American Revolution and Constitution

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Separation of Powers is when

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government is divided into different branches, each with separate powers and responsibilities.

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How did the colonists feel about British laws and policies?

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The colonists were frustrated and angry about British laws and policies.

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare independence from British rule and outline the principles of individual rights.

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Choose the answer that best describes the Great Compromise.

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The Great Compromise established a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate.

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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government and others belong to states. What is this called?

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Federalism

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Name a branch of government.

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Legislative branch

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One of the Declaration’s most famous passages says that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are __________.”

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life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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Which of these is not a freedom found in the First Amendment?
Options: The right to bear arms, The right to assemble peacefully, The right to free speech, The right to petition the government

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The right to bear arms