freedom from control or influence of others; self-reliance

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 a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors

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 a person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially in the face of a revolt.

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a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or organization is acknowledged to be governed

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the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson, who played a significant role in the establishment of the United States

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a document drafted in 1776 that proclaimed the independence of the American colonies from British rule.

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a system in which each branch of government has some measure of influence over the other branches and may choose to block procedures of the other branches.

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the federal principle or system of government.

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the official way to confirm something, usually by vote; the act of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid

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