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Something that is very basic and used for more complex tasks |
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The supreme law of the land in the United States. Establishes the structures for the US government and protects minority rights. |
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A general law or assumption |
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An official document that grants rights or privileges to group of people |
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To give approval or acceptance to something done by someone else |
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VA statute for Religious Freedom |
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A document that established religious freedom in Virginia |
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No one is above the law,, even officials (President) must follow the laws |
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Articles of Confederation |
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The document that established the first form of government for the United States, there was a weak central government. |
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Representative Government |
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A government in which people elect other people to speak or vote on their behalf. |
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A document that granted rights of Englishmen to the colonists in America |
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When a government does not have All the power |
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Rights that cannot be taken away |
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Declaration of Independence |
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The document that established that the colonies were independent from England. |
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Means decisions are determined by the majority of the people and the government abides by their wishes. |
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Even though the majority rules, those in the minority have individual rights which are protected. |
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The introduction to the Constitution that states the goals for the USA |
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To have peace within the United States |
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Complaints against someone or something |
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To make a formal suggestion |
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To formally approve and accept a law or a group of laws. |
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An official change to the US Constitution. |
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