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American GovernmentPrinciples of American Democracy

Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted answers:

  • Equality
  • Liberty
  • Social contract
  • Natural rights
  • Limited government
  • Self-government

Why this is the correct answer

Both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were shaped by ideas that were radical at the time: that all people deserve liberty and equality, that government power must be limited, and that citizens have the right to govern themselves. These principles became the foundation of American democracy.

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