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Civics Vocabulary
Definitions for my Civics test on the Declaration of Independence
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English
7th Grade
09/08/2010

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Self Evident





Self Evident
Definition
so obvious it needs no further explanation
-Literally evidence of itself
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Endowed
Definition
GIven as a gift
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Creator
Definition
God? Jefferson was being purposely genetic
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unalienable
Definition
so basic they may not be taken away
(Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness)
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Liberty
Definition
freedom to do whatever you please as long as it does not interfere with someone elses liberty
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Pursuit of Happiness
Definition
similar to what locke termed as property
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Deriving
Definition
Getting
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Just Power
Definition
Justified or fair power, authority
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Legitimate Government
Definition
a govt with the consent of the governed
(people respect its authority)
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Consent
Definition
Approval
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Abolish
Definition
Get rid of
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Transient
Definition
Fleeting, temporary, easily changed, moving
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Despotism
Definition
complete and unjust control
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