Question

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1. the founding fathers views of justice were rooted in judaism, which influenced ideas of equality and individual worth.
2. the concept of natural rights was used to explain why the 13 colonies needed to rebel against the british.
3. for the national government, the founders combined democracy with republicanism, which came from the roman republic.
4. the greek polis was an independent region that developed around a city, often with its own identity and culture.
5. john locke argued that all people were equal and enjoyed certain natural rights, including the right to life, liberty, and ownership of property.
6. the idea that government power should be restricted to protect individual rights is known as limited government.
7. popular sovereignty is the belief that ultimate political authority comes from the people.
8. a system where elected officials act on behalf of citizens is called representative.
9. the principle of dividing government powers among different branches is called
10. the is an agreement between people and their government, where people give up some freedoms in exchange for protection and order.

Explanation:

1. Judaism influenced the Founding Fathers' views on justice, equality, and individual worth.
2. Natural rights were used to justify the 13 - colonies' rebellion against the British.
3. The Founders combined democracy with republicanism (from the Roman Republic) for the national government.
4. The Greek polis was an independent region with its own identity and culture.
5. John Locke argued for natural rights like life, liberty, and property.
6. Limited government restricts government power to protect individual rights.
7. Popular sovereignty means ultimate political authority comes from the people.
8. In a representative system, elected officials act on behalf of citizens.
9. Separation of powers divides government powers among different branches.
10. Social contract is an agreement where people give up some freedoms for protection and order.

Answer:

1. Judaism
2. Natural rights
3. Republicanism
4. Greek polis
5. Natural rights
6. Limited government
7. Popular sovereignty
8. Representative
9. Separation of powers
10. Social contract