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10 Cards in this Set
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Where was the Constitutional Convention held? |
Philadelphia, May 1787-Sep 1787 |
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What document stated the citizens were entitles to "life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness?" |
Declaration of Independence |
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Who authored the document ( Declaration of Independence )? |
Thomas Jefferson |
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What was the name of the document that declared our independence from Great Britain? |
Declaration of Independence,1776 |
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Why did the 1787 Convention meet? |
To make a better Government, fist one wasn't working. |
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For what purpose of the Preamble? |
To set goals for the Nation |
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What was the name of Americas first form of Government? |
Articles of confederation - lasted 8 years |
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Define federalism? |
Division/sharing of power reside in the people {people have power} |
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what is meant by "separation of powers"? |
power is divided between 3 branches of government- legislative,Executive and Judicial |
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what is a constitution ? |
is nothing more then a written plan for Government |
