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5 Cards in this Set
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Declaration of Independence
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governments must recognize civil rights, protect their citizen's rights, colonies intent to form a new government |
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Articles of the Confederation |
1st American Constitution, government with no monarch, weak central government and stronger state governments, each decided for itself, issues affected were decided by majority vote
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The Constitution |
Highest law in the U.S., citizens to elect their representing officials, sharing of power between state and national government, designates branches of government- Legislative, executive, judicial, check and balances
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Bill of Rights
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rights of the people, guarantees basic rights |
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