Unit 8 Vocab Quizziz

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First 10 amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing rights like free speech and the right to bear arms.

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Bill of Rights

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British Act imposing direct tax on American Colonies for paper products.

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Stamp Act

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Rights all people are born with, unremovable by laws.

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Natural Rights

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Supreme authority within a territory

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Sovereignty

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Principle of government where branches prevent any one from becoming too powerful.

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Checks and Balances

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Division of government into branches with separate powers and responsibilities.

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Separation of Powers

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Monarchy with power limited by laws and a Constitution

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Limited Monarchy

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A government where people choose their leaders.

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Constitutional Republic

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Document approved by Congress on July 4, 1776, announcing separation of 13 Colonies from British rule.

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Declaration of Independence

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Monarchy with 100% power and authority

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Absolute Monarchy