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AP Government Unit 1 Flashcards

AP Government Unit 1 Flashcards

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Social Studies

10th Grade

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Hard

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Melisa Turner

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1.

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Front

Declaration of Independence

Back

• Historic Doc adopted on 6/4/1776

• Authors included Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and others

• Announced American colonies' separation from British rule

• Incorporates the fundamental principles of individual rights and the consent of the governed

• Established a foundation for equal rights and equality

• Helps support the idea that without checks & balances, a strong executive branch is dangerous

2.

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Front

Articles of Confederation

Back

• First governing doc of United States

• Ratified in 1781

• Established weak central gov't and loose alliance of independent states

• Aimed to preserve state sovereignty while managing collective affairs

• National government couldn't tax or build standing army

• Unicameral (single) legislature

• Ultimately proved insufficient to address growing challenges

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Bill of Rights

Back

• The first 10 amendments to the constitution

• Guarantees essential rights & liberties to individuals

Created to protect citizens from potential government overreach

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

1st Amendment

Back

• Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and right to petition the government

5.

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Front

4th Amendment

Back

• Freedom from unreasonable searches & seizures

6.

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Front

5th Amendment

Back

• Due process rights

• Fair justice, freedom from self-incrimination, freedom from double-jeopardy

7.

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Front

9th Amendment

Back

• Protects the right to vote

• Protects the right to travel

• Protects the right to privacy

• The right to one's own body (women can have abortions)

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