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independence

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freedom from being ruled by someone

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Bill of Rights

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the first 10 amendments to the Constitution; includes freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, freedom of religion

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George Washington

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First President: Commander in Chief of the first Continental Army

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law

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a rule made by the government

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Judicial Branch

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Courts including the Supreme Court; interprets the laws; makes sure that laws follow the Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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a fancy letter or announcement that said the colonists were done with England; the United States wanted to become its own country, totally independent with no more rule by King George III

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Preamble means

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Introduction to the Constitution

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Freedom of Press

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right of newspapers and other public media to publish articles believed to be accurate

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September 17, 1787

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when the U. S. Constitution was signed

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Freedom of Petition

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the right to present requests to the government without punishment.

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ratify

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to accept

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US Consitution

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a written plan for government

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Benjamin Franklin

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famous inventor, writer and scientist

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shared powers of the government

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Powers that both the federal and state government have

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Washington, DC

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where the official Constitution can be found

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Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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1)gave Congress little power to pass laws 2) Did not allow Congress to tax the colonists 3) Set limits on the federal government's power to control trade 4) NO Executive Branch or President

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Legislative Branch

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Congress: Senate and House of Representatives; makes the laws

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Executive Branch

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President; President's cabinet; executes the laws; makes sure they are carried out

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Federal Government

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Another term for the national or central government

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Popular Sovereignty

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Rule by the people

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amendment

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a change in the Constitution

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Articles of Confederation

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the first plan for government after the Revolution; too WEAK and had to be replaced by the Constitution

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Natural Rights

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life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

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Freedom of Assembly

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the right of the people to gather peacefully and to petition government

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James Madison

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the Father of the Constitution

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The Great Compromise

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Each state would have proportionate representation in the the House of Representatives. It also mandated two Senators for each state, irregardless of size.

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Freedom of Religion

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the right to practice whatever religion one chooses.

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How does the Preamble to the Constitution begin?

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"We the people of the United States"

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Freedom of Speech

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the right to express one's opinions publicly

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Republic

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A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting

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checks and balances

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a system in the Constitution to keep one branch from becoming too powerful; also called separation of power

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