American Government

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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American Colonist were declaring independence from Britain. The American people had the right to govern their own people. Americans believed people are born with certain rights and freedoms that cannot be taken away.

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One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________.

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The inability of Congress to tax.

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The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.

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weak

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The main cause for many of the rules in the Articles of Confederation was that the delegates at the Continental Congress were concerned about giving the central government too much power because the King had used his power unfairly.

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were concerned about giving the central government too much power because the King had used his power unfairly.

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This branch makes and passes laws for the country

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Legislative

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This setup 3 branches of government, a Senate, and a House of Representatives

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The Great Compromise

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The Supreme Court check Congress by determining whether the laws Congress passes are unconstitutional.

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True

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The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments are known as..

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The Civil War amendments

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What house is based off of population? Options: Senate, White House, Full House, House of Representatives

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House of Representatives

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What do the Bill of Rights protect?

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individual freedoms