Unit 2 Building a Democracy

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What does it mean for a leader to 'abdicate' their responsibilities?

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To renounce a throne or high office.

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What does it mean when two ideas are 'contrary' to each other?

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Opposite in nature or character.

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What is the meaning of the word 'founder'?

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A person who establishes an institution or settlement.

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What does the term 'publication' refer to?

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The act of making content available to the public.

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What does the term 'ideological' refer to?

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Related to ideas or beliefs.

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What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence in American history?

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It marked the formal separation of the thirteen colonies from British rule and articulated the principles of individual rights and government by consent.

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What does 'self-evident' mean in the context of the Declaration of Independence?

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Something that is obvious and does not need to be proven.

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What are 'unalienable rights' as mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Rights that cannot be taken away or denied, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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What role do 'grievances' play in the Declaration of Independence?

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They list the complaints against King George III, justifying the colonies' decision to break away.

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What is the purpose of a 'social contract' in political philosophy?

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An implicit agreement among individuals to form a society and abide by its rules for mutual benefit.