Unit 2 Building a Democracy

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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 does it mean to 'establish' a government?

Back

To create or set up.

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What does it mean to 'invest' in the future of a nation?

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To spend resources with the expectation of achieving a prosperous and free society.

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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 the word 'revolution' signify?

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A complete change in something.

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What is the Declaration of Independence?

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A document declaring the thirteen American colonies independent from British rule.

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What are unalienable rights?

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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 is the purpose of government according to the Declaration of Independence?

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To secure the rights of the people.

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What does 'consent of the governed' mean?

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The authority of a government should depend on the consent of the people.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness'?

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It outlines the fundamental rights that the government should protect.