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What is DEMOCRACY?
Ancient greek term meaning "rule the people".
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Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Person attributed for writing most of the Declaration of Independence.
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What is the CONSTITUTION?
Oldest written document to still govern a country today.
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What is a MONARCHY?
A system of government in which a King or Queen rules.
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What is a REPUBLIC?
System of government where the people consent to be ruled by their elected leaders.
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What is 1776?
The date the Declaration of Independence was approved.
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Who is James Madison?
So called "Father of the Constitution".
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What are ANTIFEDERALISTS?
Term used for those who opposed the Constitution.
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What is a CONSTITUTION?
A written plan of government.
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What is the CONTINENTAL CONGRESS?
Representatives of the 13 colonies that met in Philadelphia.
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What is 1215?
The year the Magna Carta was signed?
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What is CONGRESS?
A lawmaking body that had to be compromised on.
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What are providing services and laws. Helping people cooperate. Guarantee freedoms?
One of the 4 purposes of government.
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What are Human Rights?
Basic rights to which all people are entitled.
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What is FEDERALISM?
Balance between National and State governments.
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What are ...?
3 of the 13 colonies.
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What is a REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY?
When representatives carry on the work of government for the people.
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What is a CONFEDERATION?
A loose association of the original 13 states.
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What is RATIFICATION?
Term used for the approval of the Constitution.
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What is the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?
Statement of grievances against the King.
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