Origins of Government Flashcards

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Declaration of Independence

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Document declaring our independence from Great Britain

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Bill of Rights

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First 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing natural rights 

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Group who opposed ratification of the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights. 

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Antifederalists

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 U.S first constitution and formal national government.

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Articles of Confederation

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The two parts of our legislature; known as Congress

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House of Representatives and Senate

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Date of our independence from Great Britain. 

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July 4th, 1776

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The number of Senators from each state

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Two

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Number of Representatives

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Based on state population

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Essays written in support of ratification of the U.S. Constitution. 

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Federalist Papers

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Intolerable Acts and Taxes

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Events and reasons that led to colonists declaring their independence.