Unit 3 Government Flashcard

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Magna Carta

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A CHARTER OF LIBERTIES AGREED TO BY KING GEORGE OF ENGLAND IT MADE THE KING OBEY THE SAME LAWS AS THE CITIZENS

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CONSTITUTION

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A SET OF BASIC PRINCIPLES AND LAWS THAT STATES THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE GOVERNMENT.

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The Right to Vote: Who had the right to vote? Options: Only white men who owned land, Everyone Equally, Women Only, Only white men who owned businesses

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Only white men who owned land

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Why is it important to have a form of government?

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Varied

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Rule of Law

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Everyone in the country will follow the same law including presidents and kings.

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Articles of Confederation

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The first central government of the United States of America (USA) allowed Congress to become the single branch of government, with supreme power.

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Northwest Territory: Created a system for bringing new states into the Union. The territory would be divided when enough people occupied the space. They then could apply to become a state.

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Created a system for bringing new states into the Union.

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Shay's Rebellion

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The state government ordered farmers to stop the revolt under threat of capture and death. The uprising of farmers was to protest high taxes and heavy debts.

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Is there anything you are struggling with in this class?

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Nothing, Understanding, Completing Work, The work is too hard

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How does Ms.Holmes treat you?

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Nice, Bad, Very Nice, Terrible