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8 Cards in this Set
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Preamble |
A document that is an introduction to the constitution. It has 6 goals for the government |
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Declaration of independence |
This document told us why we were seperating from England. |
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What did the declaration of independence state |
The declaration of independence stated that when government abused the right of people than the people could change it or get rid of it |
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Why do we need a constitution? |
We need a blue print for the government, we need to know how the government works and we need to limit the power so that the government can't abuse their power. |
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What did John Locke say? |
1. The government should serve the people 2. People are born with natural rights 3. Governments main job is to protect our natural rights. |
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Articles of confederations |
Our 1st constitution |
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What were weaknesses of the Articles of confederation? |
1. weak military 2. States had their own currencies 3. No way to enforce taxes 4. One branch of government The government was not powerful enough. Laws were made but not enforced and not interpreted |
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Natural rights |
Life, liberty and property |
