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| What important English document was the 1st to limit the power of the king? |
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| What important document outlines the federal government and contains the basic laws of the United States? |
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| According to the Declaration of Independence, where do governments receive their power? |
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| The concept of inalienable rights with which no government can interfere is based on the writings of whom? |
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| What are the limits on Freedom of Speech? |
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| no slander, no endangering the government, no obscene material |
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| What was our 1st national plan of government? |
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| Articles of Confederation |
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| The printing of lies about others is known as what? |
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| Those who opposed the new constitution for fear it would neglect the rights of the citizens and the states? |
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| What branch of government exists under the constitution but did not exist under the Articles of Confederation? |
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| What system was set up to ensure that no branch of government could become to powerful? |
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| What was the name of the group that wanted to reform the Church of England? |
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| Name some examples of enumerate powers. |
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| declare wars, make treaties, print money, operate an army and navy, establish a post office |
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| List the 5 freedoms guaranteed by the 1st amendment. |
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| religion, assembly, press, petition, speech |
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| What word means to change a law or constitution? |
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| amend (amendment is a written change in a constitution or law) |
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