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19 Cards in this Set
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Violated |
To break, infringe, or transgress (a law, rule, agreement, promise,instructions, etc.). |
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Civil Liberties |
The freedom of a citizen to exercise customary rights, as of speech or assembly, without unwarranted or arbitrary interference by the government. |
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Impose |
To lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled,paid. |
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Foreign Recognition |
The act by which one nation acknowledges that a foreign government is a legitimate government and exchanges diplomats with it. |
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Consent |
To permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often followed by to or an infinitive) |
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Representation-representatives-reprsent |
The action or speech on behalf of a person, group, business house, state,or the like by an agent, deputy, or representative. |
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Independence |
Freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others. |
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Parliament |
The highest legislature, consisting of the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons. |
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Unalienable Rights |
Cannot be taken away or denied ( life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.) |
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Commanding |
Having a position of authority. |
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Civic Virtue |
Morality or a standard of righteous behavior in relationship to a citizen's involvement in society. |
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Proclamation |
A public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance. |
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Revolutionary |
Engaged in or promoting political revolution. |
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Economic Policies |
Economic policy refers to the actions that governments take in the economic field. |
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Continental Congress |
Either of two legislative congresses during and after the Revolutionary War. |
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Mercantilism |
Belief in the benefits of profitable trading; commercialism. |
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Intolerable |
Unable to be endured. |
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Regulation |
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. |
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Convention |
A way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity. |
