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Government
Final Review
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Social Studies
12th Grade
05/30/2013

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Term
Modern demoracies are based on John Locke's _____ _____ theory
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Social Contract
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One of the earliest codes of written law was assembled by _______ the king of babylon
Definition
Hammurabi
Term
In a _______ system of government powers is distributed geographically
Definition
Federal
Term
Applies to the govenment in the United States
Definition
Democratic,federal, and presidental
Term
Individuals that have influenced the development of the US government
Definition
Hobbes, Locke
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"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal..." is from
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The Decleration of Independence
Term
The president of the Constitutional Convention
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George Washington
Term
Who is the " Father of The Constitution
Definition
Thomas Madison
Term
The anti-federalists chief objection to the constitution was its lack of a
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Bill Of Rights
Term
The words " We The People" established the principle of
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Popular Soverignty
Term
What are the subjects of compromise at the Constitutional Convention
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Regulation Of Trade, representation, Slavery
Term
How many amendments have been added to the constitution?
Definition
27
Term
What is the age requirement for a member of the US House Of Representatives? The US Senate?
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25,30
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