Chapter 2: Key Terms Flashcards
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Constitution
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A nation’s basic law. It creates political institutions, assigns or divide powers in government, and often provides certain guarantees to citizens.
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Constitution
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A nation’s basic law. It creates political institutions, assigns or divide powers in government, and often provides certain guarantees to citizens.
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Declaration of Independance
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The document approved by representatives of the American colonies in 1776 that stated their grievances against the British monarch and declared their independence
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natural rights
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K
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consent of the governed
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s
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limited government
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j
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Articles of Confederation
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j
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Shays’ Rebellion
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j
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U.S. Constitution
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k
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factions
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j
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New Jersey Plan
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m
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Virginia Plan
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k
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Connecticut Compromise
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k
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writ of habeas corpus
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h
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seperation of powers
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y
