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What document stated the reasons why the American colonies had a right to separate from England? | The Declaration of Independence |
What part of the Constitution states its’ purpose? | The Preamble |
What term describes how the three branches of the federal government have separate but equal power? | Separation of Powers |
How did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention decide to distribute power among the states? | The Federal System |
What provision in the Constitution provides for flexibility, making it a | The Elastic Clause |
What part of the Constitution specifically lists individual freedoms? | The Bill of Rights |
Who was the author of Social Contract Theory, which states | Jacques Rousseau |
What was the American religious revival of the early 1700’s called? | The Great Awakening |
What is the name of the highest court in our country? | The Supreme Court |
What is the Social Contract Theory? | The idea that a government receives its authority from the people and is given powers to mainntain order and protect its citizens. |