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Unit Review
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History
10th Grade
01/25/2017

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1. Democracy
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1. A system of government in which every citizen in the country can vote to elect its government officials
 
 
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2. Direct Democracy:
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2. A form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives.
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3. Indirect Democracy:
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3. Form of democracy in which individuals are represented by appointed representatives.
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4. Autocracy:


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4. A system of government by one person with absolute power.
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5. Monarchy:


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5. A government ruled by a king or queen.
 
 
 
 
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6. Absolute Monarchy:

 
 
 
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6. Has total control over citizens.
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8. Constitutional Monarchy:


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8. Has Limited power over people.
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8. Dictatorship:


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8. Absolute rule by dictator.
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9. Oligarchy:


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9. A small group of people who run a country or organization, or a country that is run by a small group of people.
 
 
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9a. Aristocratic
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9a. Ruled by the best.
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10. Theocratic:
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10. Ruled by god or higher power.
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10a. Military Oligarchy
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10a. Military power.
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                                 11. Anarchy:


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11. No government
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12. Who wrote the DOI?


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12. The colonies that wanted to seperate from King George.
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13. What is the DOI about?

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13. It's to have the right to be free and not controlled and overpowered/abused by King George.
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14. When was the DOI adopted?

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14. July 4, 1776
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15. When was the DOI 1st signed?


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15. July 4, 1776
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15. When was the DOI 1st signed?

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15. Aug. 2. 1776
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17. Where was the DOI written?


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17. Philadelphia
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18. Why was the DOI written?
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18. To be seperated away from King George and be a state and a whole country because we were being controlled and powered by him.
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19. Who wrote the Constitution?

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19. James Madison
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20. What is the Constitution about?

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20. Strengthening of our country because the article of confederation was too weak. 

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21. When was the Constitution adopted?
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21. Sept. 17, 1787.
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22. Where was the Constitution written?


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22. Philadelphia
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23. When were the BOR added to the Constitution?
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23. December 15, 1791
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24. #1
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24. Freedom of Speech, press, religion, assembly, petition.
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25. #2
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25. The rights to protect and keep bear arms.
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26.#3
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26. No solider should quarter into any house with out owner's permission during their peace time.
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27. #4
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27. No unreasonable search and seizures
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28. #5
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28. No second chances in cases. Only one shot to do it right and the person either goes to jail or doesn't even if he did it. Need evidence.
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29. #6
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29. right to a speedy trial, and free counsel if not rich.
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30. #7
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30. Fair trial by the jury in civil cases no matter where you are from or what you are.
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31. #8
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31. No more than 1 bail after missing the first one because your not trusted anymore by the judge.
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32. #9
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32. People have more rights just not listed in constitution.
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33. #10
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33. To assume the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor granted to federal government. 
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