What were some of the complaints the colonist had against Great Britain?

Taxation without representation, British military presence, trade restrictions, lack of self-governance.

Request for British military aid

In the DOI Jefferson said we are born with unalienable rights, what are those rights?

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

What type of argument does the DOI make?

The DOI makes a persuasive argument for why Americans want independence from the British king

The DOI makes a historical argument for traditional publishing.

The DOI makes a financial argument for subscription services.

The DOI makes an emotional argument for digital content.

First law of the land of the U.S. Went into effect in 1781 Created a loose confederation of states

Constitution of the United States

When and where was the Constitutional Convention.

The Constitutional Convention was held from May 25 to September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Constitutional Convention took place in New York City in 1776.

The Constitutional Convention was held in Boston from June to August 1789.

The Constitutional Convention occurred in Washington, D.C. in 1790.

What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention.

To create a stronger federal government and address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

To maintain the status quo of the Articles of Confederation.

To draft a new Bill of Rights for individual freedoms.

To establish a monarchy in the United States.

A unitary government is a centralized form of governance.

A unitary government is characterized by regional autonomy.

A unitary government allows for multiple governing bodies.

A unitary government is a decentralized form of governance.

Confederal Government

A political system where states have the power and are untied very loosely.

A system where a single central authority governs all states.

A political structure where states have no independence.

A form of government where states are completely autonomous without any union.

Federal system of government

A federal system of government divides power between national and regional (state) authorities.

A federal system allows for no division of powers between levels of government.

A federal system eliminates regional governments entirely.

A federal system centralizes power in a single national authority.

A political system where a single authority holds significant power and limits individual freedoms.

A political structure that encourages public participation in decision-making.

A system where power is distributed among multiple leaders.

A government that promotes individual freedoms and rights.

single ruler has absolute power.

citizens have no say in governance.

A system of government where citizens vote on laws and policies directly.

A government system where representatives vote on behalf of citizens.

A political system where decisions are made by a small group of elites.

A form of government where laws are made by a single ruler.

Representative Democracy

A system of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

A system where citizens vote directly on laws and policies.

A form of government led by a single ruler without elections.

A political system where representatives are appointed by the military.

Who was the first Vice President of the United States? Who is the current Vice President of the United States?

Alexander Hamilton; Nancy Pelosi

Who were the 2nd and 3rd Presidents of the United States?

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

George Washington and James Madison

Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant

John Quincy Adams and Martin Van Buren

What document is known as the worlds greatest breakup letter?

The Declaration of Independence

What is the "rule of law"?

Government does not have to follow the law

All laws must be the same in every state

Everyone but the President must follow the law

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Having the ability and resources to control is what?

Political system in which powers of the government are restricted, usually by a written constitution is...

Government that is based on clear and fairly enforced laws and no one is above the laws

Established rule of law, which meant that all people, even the king, have to obey the laws.

Law passed by English parliament in 1628 to try to limit the power of King Charles I.

Passed by Parliament in 1689 after years of conflict and civil war. William and Mary had to agree to it in order to gain the throne.

Wrote: Leviathan
Theory: Social Contract
People give up freedom in exchange for protection from government.

Writings: The Social Contract
Principle or Theory: popular sovereignty
What does it mean? The government should reflect the will of the people

Writings: The Spirit of Laws
Principle or Theory: Separation of Powers
What does it mean? Power should be divided into 3 branches and each has a job that only it can do.

Writings: Second Treatise on Government
Principle or Theory: Natural Rights
What does it mean? Everyone has God given rights that cannot be taken away

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Having the ability and resources to control is what?

Political system in which powers of the government are restricted, usually by a written constitution is...

Government that is based on clear and fairly enforced laws and no one is above the laws

Established rule of law, which meant that all people, even the king, have to obey the laws.

Law passed by English parliament in 1628 to try to limit the power of King Charles I.

Passed by Parliament in 1689 after years of conflict and civil war. William and Mary had to agree to it in order to gain the throne.

Wrote: LeviathanTheory: Social Contract People give up freedom in exchange for protection from government.

Writings: The Social ContractPrinciple or Theory: popular sovereigntyWhat does it mean? The government should reflect the will of the people

Writings: The Spirit of LawsPrinciple or Theory: Separation of PowersWhat does it mean? Power should be divided into 3 branches and each has a job that only it can do.

Writings: Second Treatise on GovernmentPrinciple or Theory: Natural RightsWhat does it mean? Everyone has God given rights that cannot be taken away

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Wrote: Leviathan
Theory: Social Contract
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What does it mean? The government should reflect the will of the people

Writings: The Spirit of Laws
Principle or Theory: Separation of Powers
What does it mean? Power should be divided into 3 branches and each has a job that only it can do.

Writings: Second Treatise on Government
Principle or Theory: Natural Rights
What does it mean? Everyone has God given rights that cannot be taken away