US History Founding Documents

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Which principle was adopted by the US Constitution to ensure that not one branch of the government has more power than any other branch?

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checks and balances

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Bill of Rights

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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution that protect the rights and freedoms of American citizens.

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Unalienable Rights,
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness

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The Declaration of Independence

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Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

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The Declaration of Independence is signed.

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What was the purpose of the List of Grievances in the Declaration?

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detailed the colonists' complaints with King George III.

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What is the name of the first written plan of government in America? Options: Constitution, Treaty of Paris, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation

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Articles of Confederation

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What is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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All of these: Congress couldn't raise taxes, weak central government, no control over trade.

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Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could only pass a law if ____________ out 13 states agreed.

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The weaknesses of the Articles of the Confederation led to an effort to create a new _____________. Options: Proclamation of 1763, Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Paris 1783

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Constitution

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Idea that absolute power rests with the people (people rule)

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