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| What famous English document (signed in 1215 by King John I) was the beginning point for representative government and protection of individual rights? |
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| Jefferson used this idea (Dec. of Ind.), which allows for a people to overthrow its rulers if their natural rights are no longer being protected. |
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| Who was the English philosopher who greatly influenced Jefferson as he wrote the Declaration of Independence? |
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| What French philosopher came up with the idea of a three-branch governtment? |
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| What religious movement occured in the 1730s and 1740s in the colonies? |
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| First Continental Congress |
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| What was the first meeting called when 12 colonies sent delegates to Philadelphia to discuss British tyranny (and take action)? |
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| Second Continental Congress |
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| What group sent the Olive Branch Petition and wrote the Declaration of Independence? |
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| Declaration of Independence |
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| What document was sent to the British informing them of colonial independence? |
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| Articles of Confederation |
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| What was the first set of laws governing the U.S.? |
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| Constitutional Convention |
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| What famous convention was held to replace the Articles of Cnfederation with a more centralized government? |
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| What was the solution to the problem of representation at the convention called ? |
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| What was the solution to the problem of how to count slaves for representation purposes? |
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| The Constitution allows for power to be shared between the national government and the states. What kind of system is this? |
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| The opening paragraph of the Constitution ("we the people...") is called what? |
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| The Constitution calls for three-branch government creating a seperation of what? |
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| What is the clause called which gives Congress broad powers? |
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| A word for word interpretation of the Constitution is called... |
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| A broad interpretation of the Constitution is called... |
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| What amendment abolished slavery? |
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| What amendment guarantees protection of the laws for all citizens? |
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| What amendment gave the vote to African American males? |
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| What amendment gave the vote to women? |
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| What papers were written by Jay, Hamilton, and Madison encouraging the passage of the Constitution? |
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| What addition was made to the Constitution giving futher protection for individual rights? |
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| Federalists and Democratic-Republicans |
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| What two political parties emerged after the debate over ratification of the Constitution? |
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| Who developed the economic plan for the U.S. during the 1790's |
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| Who warned Americans about competing political parties in his farewell address? |
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| Who served as chief justice of the Supreme Court for 34 years and helped shape a powerful national government? |
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| What famous Supreme Court ruling established judical review? |
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