Origins Of American Government

Question 0

1787

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Convention to establish new government.

Question 1

1781-1789

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The articles of confederation

Question 2

1787- today

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• The US Constitution & Bill of Rights

Question 3

Declaration of Independence Is Americas?

Answer 3

Birth certificate

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2 influences of the Declaration of Independence

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The Magna Carta signed by King John of England in 1215 AD in the fields of Runnymede, England.(principle of limited government)

John Locke Social Contract theory (principle of popular sovereignty)

Question 5

5 parts of Declaration of Independence

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1. Intro
2. Philosophy
3. Incitement against King George III
4. Resolution of Independence
5. Signatures

Question 6

Intro

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• It is necessary to declare our independence from England.

- Out of respect for mankind, we will write down the reasons

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Philosophy

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• Equality: all men are created equal.( Under God,Law,in opportunity)
• Unalienable Rights: life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
• Democracy:
• Right to Revolution:

Question 8

Simple difference btw conservatives and liberals?

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Change

Question 9

Conservative

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life , liberty, protection of property.

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Liberal

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life, liberty, pursuit of happiness.

Question 11

What is the most difficult word in the English language to define?

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Enough

Question 12

Welfare

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financial assistance given to people in need.

Question 13

Where does the $$$ come from to pay for the government programs?

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Taxes

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Democracy

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governments are instituted among men deriving their just powers from the consent of men.

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Dictatorship

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governments are instituted among men deriving their just powers from the consent of the military

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Right to revolt

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That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it….

Question 17

Incitement of king George III( 4 examples)

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• taxation without representation
• interfering with trade
• quartering troops
• proclamation of 1763

Question 18

Res. for independence

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Acceptance of Richard Henry Lees Resolution of independence

July 2 1776

Question 19

Signatures ( 3 things the signees gave)

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Lives
Fortunes
Sacred Honor