New Nation Flashcards
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What does the term statute mean?
A permanent rule
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What does the term declaration mean?
To make a formal announcement or statement
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What does freedom of religion mean?
Being allowed to choose a religion without the government saying you can’t
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What does freedom of the press mean?
Being allowed to publish newspapers, magazines, and other printed materials without the government saying you can’t
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What is the constitutional convention?
Meetings that were held to create a constitution (plan of government) for all states in the United States
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What does the term compromise mean?
To reach an agreement by having both sides give up something they want
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What does constitution mean?
A plan for how the government will work
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What are delegates?
Representatives sent from each state to attend a meeting
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What is the Bill of Rights?
A list of freedoms added to the Constitution to help protect individuals rights
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What does the term model mean?
An example that can be followed
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Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
George Mason
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Which document states that all Virginians have many rights, including freedom of religion and freedom of the press?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
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Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?
Thomas Jefferson
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Which document states that all people have the freedom to worship as they please?
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
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Which documents were used as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution?
- Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
- Virginia Declaration of Rights
