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The Declaration of Independence declared independence from ______.
The Declaration of Independence declared independence from ______.
Britain
The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation included a lack of ______ authority.
The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation included a lack of ______ authority.
central
There are ______ amendments to the Constitution.
There are ______ amendments to the Constitution.
27
Voting on a proposal is an example of ______ democracy.
Voting on a proposal is an example of ______ democracy.
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In a system of checks and balances, the President can ______ laws passed by Congress.
In a system of checks and balances, the President can ______ laws passed by Congress.
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The ______ established the rule of law, limiting the power of the monarchy.
The ______ established the rule of law, limiting the power of the monarchy.
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The ______ guaranteed rights to colonists as English citizens.
The ______ guaranteed rights to colonists as English citizens.
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The ______ explained why the colonies separated from Britain.
The ______ explained why the colonies separated from Britain.
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The ______ created the first national government.
The ______ created the first national government.
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The ______ replaced the Articles of Confederation to create a stronger federal system.
The ______ replaced the Articles of Confederation to create a stronger federal system.
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The principle of ______ ensures no one is above the law, not even government officials.
The principle of ______ ensures no one is above the law, not even government officials.
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The ______ protects individual freedoms like free speech, religion, and the right to a fair trial.
The ______ protects individual freedoms like free speech, religion, and the right to a fair trial.
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The ______ is the highest law in the land.
The ______ is the highest law in the land.
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Study Notes
Declaration of Independence
- Declared independence from Great Britain.
Articles of Confederation
- Weaknesses included a lack of central authority.
U.S. Constitution
- Has 27 amendments.
Democracy
- Voting on a proposal is an example of direct democracy.
Checks and Balances
- The President can veto laws passed by Congress.
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Description
Prepare for the KMS-SS-Fund.-Principles Test by reviewing key founding documents and their significance in American history. This guide covers essential historical milestones like the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. Constitution, highlighting their impact on democratic principles and governance.
