Chapter 1

Step one—The core philosophy about the relationship between a people and its government

What you need to learn


Understand the 4 democratic ideals about the nature of a limited government and how they are reflected in the Declaration of Independence.

4 Democratic Ideals:

natural rights

popular sovereignty

social contract

republicanism

Declaration of Independence:

Identify ways in which the democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence.

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