Question
What were some influences on self-government? Select all that apply. (1 point)
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GPT-4o mini
Influences on self-government include:
1. **Magna Carta (1215)**: Established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law.
2. **English Bill of Rights (1689)**: Limited the powers of the monarchy and outlined the rights of Parliament and individuals.
3. **Enlightenment Philosophers**: Thinkers like John Locke and Montesquieu emphasized individual rights and the separation of powers.
4. **Colonial Governance**: The practice of self-governance in the American colonies, including town meetings and colonial assemblies.
5. **Social Contract Theory**: The idea that government derives its authority from the consent of the governed.
These influences shaped the development of democratic principles and practices in various political systems.
1. **Magna Carta (1215)**: Established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law.
2. **English Bill of Rights (1689)**: Limited the powers of the monarchy and outlined the rights of Parliament and individuals.
3. **Enlightenment Philosophers**: Thinkers like John Locke and Montesquieu emphasized individual rights and the separation of powers.
4. **Colonial Governance**: The practice of self-governance in the American colonies, including town meetings and colonial assemblies.
5. **Social Contract Theory**: The idea that government derives its authority from the consent of the governed.
These influences shaped the development of democratic principles and practices in various political systems.