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government where the people elect representative
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representative government
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a right that cannot be taken away
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unalienable right
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money used to start a business
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capital
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a nation that helps another for a common purpose
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ally
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when one company dominates an industry
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monopoly
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someone in the colonies that wanted to remain loyal to great britain or the king
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loyalists
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the settlers of Plymouth that were persecuted in England due to their religious beliefs
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pilgrims
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someone living in the colonies that wanted independence from great britain
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patriot
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someone that invest money with the goal of making profit
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investor
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the original plan of government for the United States of America
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articles of confederation
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What generalization can be made about the founding of the English colonies?
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The colonies were founded for various reasons from making profits to having religious freedom
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Which of these two colonies would you expect to find an economy based on cash crops, Plymouth or Jamestown?
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Jamestown, due to its fertile soil and warmer climate
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Why is the founding of the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1619 an important event?
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It was the first representative legislature in the English Colonies.
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What was life like when the settlers first landed in Plymouth?
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Life was much harder than what they were used to
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Why was Plymouth founded?
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religious freedom
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When was Plymouth founded?
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1620
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What is the significance of Jamestown’s founding
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It was the first successful English colony
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When was Jamestown founded?
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1607
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What were some of the defining characteristics of Plymouth?
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Mayflower Compact, feeing religious persecution, helped by the Natives, rocky soil
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There are 4
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What were some of the defining characteristics of Jamestown?
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Founded by the Virginia Company of London, starving time,leadership of John Smith, cash crop tobacco, fertile soil
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List some examples of secondary sources.
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Encyclopedia, any second hand account by someone that was not present for the actual event
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List some examples of primary resources
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Diary, letter, interview; any eyewitness account of an event
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Why did the Pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact?
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To form a social contract of self government
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What was the main reason for European exploration?
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opportunities to increase national wealth
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What caused the First Great Awakening to happen?
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Desire fo religious freedom
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What were some of the important economic activities of the New England colonies?
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Whaling,fishing, trading and lumbering
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What were some of the important economic activities of the Southern colonies?
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Cash crops
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What characteristic set the Middle Colonies apart from the other colonial regions?
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It was the most tolerant region
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The Legal Triangular Trade points toward
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Great britain
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The illegal Triangular Trade points toward
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Africa
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Pennsylvania
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Founded by William penn to set up a colony for quakers
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Virginia
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Founded by the Virginia Company to create wealth
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Massachusetts
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Founded by people fleeing religious persecution
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Rhode island
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Founded by Roger williams fleeing persecution in Massachusetts
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Georgia
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Founded by James Oglethorpe for people to work off their debts
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Why is the Trial of John Peter Zenger important?
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established a precedent for freedom of press
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Why did representative government take root in the colonies?
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Colonial governments included basic rights, used English government as an example, and the Virginia House of Burgesses established a precedent that other colonies followed
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Why would heavy involvement of the British government in day to day activities not be a defining characteristic of the Colonial Period?
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Colonies had a self government and great britain largely ignored the colonies
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What was this policy called?
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Salutary Neglect
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What are examples of democratic self-government from the colonial era?
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Mayflower compact, House of burgesses, Fundamental orders of conneticut
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Why did slavery and the slave trade become a part of the colonial economy?
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The demand for slave labor increased as theplantation economy growing cash crops expanded
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“A government of our own is our natural right, and it is better to form one now when we have the power than to wait until we have such a chance again.” Who might have said the quote above?
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Thomas Paine
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Why did the British pass the Proclamation of 1763?
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To assert control over the colonies and prevent them from moving west of the Appalachian mountains
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Why did the British pass the Proclamation of 1763?
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To assert control over the colonies and prevent them from moving west of the Appalachian mountains
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Put the following events in chronological order: “Common Sense,” Stamp Act, Declaration of Independence, Boston Massacre,Battle of Lexington and Concord, and the Boston Tea Party.
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Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, “Common Sense,” Battle of Lexington and Concord,Declaration of Independence
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How have rights changed over time?
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was a long process
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What happened as a result of the publication of Common Sense?
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Many colonist turned in favor of patriots
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Put the following events in chronological order: Tea Act, Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Townshend Acts, Sugar Act, QuarteringAct
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Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, Quartering Act, Boston Massacre, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party
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What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?
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To protest the the tea act
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Who controlled most of the land in North America after the French and Indian War?
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Spain and England
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What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?
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Colonist were moving onto french claimed land in the ohio river valley
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How did Great Britain punish the colonies after the Boston Tea Party?
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Intolerable Acts
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Why did Parliament want to raise taxes after 1763?
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They felt colonies should help pay fpr the cost of the french and indian war
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Who wrote Common Sense?
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Thomas Paine
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What famous request did Abigail Adams make of her husband John Adams when he was at the 2nd Continental Congress helping to get independence declared?
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"Remember the ladies"
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What are the main principles explained in the Declaration of Independence?
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People have unalienable rights, the purpose ofgovernment is to protect the rights of citizens, if government does not protect citizen rights it must be altered or abolished
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Why were the British at Yorktown when they were cut off by Washington and the Continental Army
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Cornwallis needed to be resupplied so he was seeking access to water.
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How did Valley Forge change the Continental Army?
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It forged the army together under the command of George Washington
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Why is the Battle of Lexington and Concord important to the American Revolution?
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First battle of the American Revolution andis called “The Shot heard around the world.”
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Why is Sam Adams sometimes called the Father of the American Revolution?
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Because he formed the Sons of Liberty and theCommittee of Correspondence
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According to Common Sense, why was independence a good idea?
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a challenge to the authority of the British government and animmediate declaration of independence
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Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point of the American Revolution?
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France recognized the U.S. as a countryand became our ally.
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What made George Washington a great leader during the war?
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He could motivate and hold the troops together with little or no supplies
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Who wrote the declaration of independence?
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Thomas jefferson
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What did the Treaty of Paris of 1783 do for the United States?
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Officially ended the war and declared the U.S independent
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Why were the Patriots able to defeat the British in the American War for Independence?
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Great Britain was waging a war thousands of miles from their country.
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What was the biggest weakness for the Patriots in the war?
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Lack of supplies and money.
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How does an author POV change while describing an event?
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Bias
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How does an author POV change while describing an event?
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Bias
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What did Alexander Hamilton want for the new U.S. government to have?
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Flexible constitution and strong central government
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What was the result of Shays’ Rebellion?
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It was decided to revise the articles of confederation
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What are some words in a statement that might indicate that it is an opinion statement?
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"Should not...i think"
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What are some words in a statement that might indicate that it is an opinion statement?
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"Should not...i think"
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When were the Articles of Confederation written?
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1777
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How long were they the plan of government for the U.S.?
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didn't go into effect untill 1781 lasted till 1787
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What were some of the limitations of the Articles of Confederation?
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It made the national government dependent on the states for money. No executive branch, no court system
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What problem did the Great Compromise solve?
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Representation of states
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How was the Congress set up under this compromise?
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House of Rep: Based on population
Senate: Equal representation |
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How was the Congress set up under this compromise?
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House of Rep: Based on population
Senate: Equal representation |
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What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
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Revise Articles of Confederation
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How was Shays’ Rebellion like the American Revolution?
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Tax issues played a major role in both revolts.Perceptions of injustice played a major role in both revolts. They were both illegal uprisings against an establishedgovernment.
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How could a territory become a state under the Northwest Ordinance?
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60000 people and write a Constitution
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When was the Constitution written?
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1787
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What did the 3/5 Compromise say?
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Each slave counts as 3/5 of a person
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What was the main reason why people opposed ratification of the Constitution?
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Wanted a bill of rights
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If a federal judge accepts bribes that influence how he rules in a case, which branch of government would correct this situation?
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legislature
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Who checks the President’s power to negotiate treaties with other countries? How?
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Congress has to approve all treaties
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If the President is charged with helping plan a crime, who would check his power? How?
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Congress through through impeachment
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List some of the powers of the executive branch
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Negotiates treaties, grants pardons, prepares a budget, vetoes bills
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List some of the powers of the legislative branch
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Print and coin money, declare war, makes the laws, pass taxes, impeach President, override veto
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List the powers of the judicial branch
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Interpret the meaning of laws and rule them Unconstitutional
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States can establish traffic laws, but the federal government can regulate interstate trade; which Constitutional principal is at work?
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Federalism
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If Congress rejects a Presidents appointment of a federal judge, what principle is at work?
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Checks and Balances
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How did the Constitution resolve the colonists’ complaint of “No Taxation without Representation”?
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Only congress, elected by the people can raise taxes
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What does Separation of Powers mean?
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To further limit the power of the government, the framers provided this to ensure that they could not abuse their powers by dividing their responsibilities
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What is a veto?
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When a bill is presented to the President he has the power to either sign it into law or send it back to congress
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