The Constitution

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The first plan of government for the US was the ___________and it specified how the national government would operate.

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Articles of Confederation

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The legislative branch is also called the

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Congress

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Checks and balances make sure no branch or individual is too powerful. An example of this is

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Laws are passed by Congress and approved by Presidents.

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What was a reason for the Declaration of Independence?

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It was a letter to separate from England

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Which amendment specifically gives the right to bear arms?

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Second Amendment

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Which Amendment gives you the right to express your opinion when you are unhappy about something?

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First Amendment

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This public letter that would no longer let England control the colonies.

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Declaration of Independence

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The main reason for the Boston Tea Party was...

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to protest against British taxation

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The ability to write in the newspaper, online, or a magazine about your opinion or what is happening in the world is part of which amendment?

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First Amendment

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Which document does this come from? Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Articles of Confederation, Treaty of Paris

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Constitution