Declaration of Independence vs US Constitution

“We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal”

• Declaration of Independence

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“We the People of the United States of America, in order to form a more perfect union”

• Declaration of Independence

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Framework for US Government

• Declaration of Independence

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Birth certificate of our nation

• Declaration of Independence

• US Constitution

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List of grievances against Great Britain

• Declaration of Independence

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Created our 3 branches of government

• Declaration of Indepedence

• US Constitution

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Has 27 amendments

• Declaration of Independence

• US Constitution

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Says all people have unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Declaration of Independence

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Written by Thomas Jefferson

• Declaration of Independence

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Written by James Madison

• Declaration of Independence

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