judicial Review
Separation of powers
Social Contract
Separation of powers
It is morally correct to resist the actions of an immoral government by whatever means are necessary.
Rule of law is a fundamental principle that ensures that all individuals and institutions are subject to and accountable under the law, which is applied fairly and consistently. It emphasizes that laws should govern a nation, as opposed to arbitrary decisions by individual government officials. This principle protects individual rights and freedoms, promotes justice, and maintains social order by ensuring that laws are transparent, accessible, and uphold fundamental human rights.
No. Individuals are responsible for their own actions.
Judicial review is the doctrine under which legislative and executive actions are subject to review (and possible invalidation) by the judiciary
Under President George Washington the actions and policies of the government generally resulted in protests by the people. This led to the forming of the first Ten Amendments to the United States Constitution that gave more individual rights to the people.
the right to receive protection from state government and the right to sue and defend actions in court.
"Equal Protection" under the 14th Amendment.
One major disadvantage of divine right theory is that it is antithetical to representative democracy. Under this theory, it's very difficult, if not impossible, to hold leaders accountable for their actions.
It is respected, as leaders are accountable to the people.