Government Unit Flashcardzes

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Which documents did the Enlightenment influence?

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The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

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What form of government did John Locke support, which is similar to the type we have today?

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Democracy

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The purpose of the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights is to:

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Limit the power of the monarchy and protect individual rights

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The term 'Preamble' is defined as:

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an introduction to a constitution

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What is the purpose of the Government according to the Preamble?

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To establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty

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What are the Articles of Confederation?

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A historical document that served as the first constitution of the United States

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What are the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

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Lack of a strong central government

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Shay's Rebellion proved that;

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The Articles of Confederation was a weak government

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What were the effects of the Articles of Confederation?

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It led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

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The Constitutional Convention was held to address the problems of the weak central government that existed under the Articles of Confederation. What was its purpose?

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To draft the United States Constitution