History Finals 8Th

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magna carta

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a charter of liberties agreed to be King John of England; it made the king obey the same laws as citizens

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how did the magna carta influence american leaders when they were planning their government?

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by a philosophical movement that emphasized the use of reason to examine old and idea and traditions

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what was the goal of the english bill of rights?

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to shift from british monarchy to parliament

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how did he mayflower compact influence the development of constitutional democracy?

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it agreed to have fair laws in order to protect the general good

--first attempts as self-government

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the religious movement known as the great awakening promoted what idea?

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the told sinners to seek forgiveness for their sins or face punishment in hell forever.

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who wrote the dec of independence

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thomas jefferson

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what was the second continental congress and what was the main issue discussed?

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-delegates from 12 colonies
-war or peace?

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what was the boston tea party and what were the colonists protesting?

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-colonists dressed up as Indians and dumped 340 tea chests in the harbor
-they didn't want their business to fail

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how was france's interest in the american revolution important from a financial standpoint?

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if the u.s. won then they could be allies and trade goods

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why was the battle of saratoga a turning point for the patriots?

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- greatest victory yet for american forces
- made france want to help them (gave them hope that america could win)

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what was the importance of the articles of confederation?

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it created the first central government

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why did the articles of confederation make it hard for congress to protect its land or citizens against threats from foreign countries?

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-congress had limited power
-no president or national court system

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what was the importance of shay's rebellion?

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to get rid of high taxes and heavy debt (farmers)

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what was the great compromise and what issue did it resolve?

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two house legislature and it made notion fair for both big and small states ( house of rep and senate)

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in what way did the northerners and southerners disagree about the issue of slavery at the constitutional convention?

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southerners wanted slaves to farm and work for them

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how did the delegates resolve the debate over how slaves should factor in representation in the government?

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three fifths compromise- only 3/5 of slave pop. wound count

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how did france help the americans during the revolution?

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trade and supplies

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what are powers given to the united states called and what are these powers?

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delegated powers (public schools etc)

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what was one reason the u.s. constitution has survived for more than 200 years?

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-written so well and full of though
-strong central government

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what was the purpose of the supremacy clause in the constitution?

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the seats can't decide over laws

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how is there principal of dual sovereignty best defined?

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the idea that the fed. gov and the states have separate power over their own areas

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what is the principal of separation of powers?

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so not one branch gets too powerful?

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what is the function of congress in the federal government?

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make laws and vote on them

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how many senators does each state have in the senate?

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2

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what is the vice presidents role in the legislative branch?

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deciding vote for ties

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how many members does each state have in the house of rep?

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based on population

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how can the president check the power of the leg branch?

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veto laws

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what is the job of the executive branch in relation to the nation's laws?

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make them

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all appointments of the supreme court are chosen by the president and must be approved by the _______.

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congress

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for what reason can a federal court strike down a state or federal law?

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not constitutional

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what are some requirements to be a president of the untied states?

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-35 years old +
-been a resident for 14 years
-born in u.s.

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what is a duty or responsibility of citizens that is encouraged, but not required?

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voting

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what are powers given to the government called and what are these powers?

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reserved powers
- add to constitution?

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what are powers given to both the states and federal government?

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concurrent powers

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what is the preamble? what does it say?

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first part of constitution
states the goals of the doc

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bicameral means having _______ houses.

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2

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why do men 18+ have to register with selective service?

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if they need to be drafted

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how many articles are in the constitution? which article covers the leg branch? executive branch? judicial branch?

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7; 1; 2 ; 3

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the congress is divided into _______ __________.

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two groups
- house of rep
-senate

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what is the power of the judicial branch to the federal government?

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enforce laws

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who has the power to declare war?

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congress

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who starts the impeachment process?

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house of rep

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who is the judge during an impeachment trial?

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chief justice

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what portion of both houses of congress must vote in favor of a bill in order to override a president's veto?

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2/3 vote

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what is the electoral college?

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delegates do **** idk

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what is the supreme law of the land?

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the constitution

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what does the term suffrage mean?

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a vote given in deciding a controverted question or electing a person for an office or trust

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what is the president's cabinet?

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the Cabinet's role is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office.

The Cabinet includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments — the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, as well as the Attorney General