Hodge Podge
These people had no hope for freedom and labored for the New World against their will.
Who are slaves?
This is the rule book for a country's government.
What is a Constitution?
The 1st part of the Declaration of Independence. It explains why the Declaration is being written.
What is the Preamble?
Congress is divided into these two parts.
What is the Senate and the House of Representatives?
This word means to change. As in changing the Constitution.
What is amend?
These people voluntarily agreed to work in America in exchange for a new life, often receiving only a ticket and a place to live for their efforts.
Who are indentured servants?
This means to divide power between branches of government.
What is Separation of Power?
The 2nd part of the Declaration of Independence. It underscores that you can pursue happiness.
What are natural rights?
What is the Virginia Plan?
This signer of the Declaration of Independence was known for his prominent signature.
Who is John Hancock?
Rule by NONE
What is Anarchy?
Citizens give "permission" to be governed by process of voting.
What is Consent of the Governed?
The 3rd part of the Declaration of Independence. It lists complaints against the King.
What are Grievances?
This plan, named after a state (colony) says that every state should 1 vote, regardless of population.
What is the New Jersey Plan?
What is 5?
This J word is an example of an Oligarchy in Burma where military leaders took control.
What is a Junta?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness (or Property)
What are Natural Rights?
"We hold these truths to be....."
What is Self-Evident?
This branch of government makes laws.
What is the Legislative Branch?
This is the date that the Continental Congress passed the Declaration of Independence.
What is July 4, 1776?
What is a Direct Democracy?
These are rights people are born with that cannot be taken away.
What are unalienable rights?
"That all men are ....
What is "created equal'?
The are 4 purposes of government. Name 1.
What is: 1. Make Laws, 2. Protect State (Military)
3. Keep Order (Police), 4. Help citizens by providing services.
Which Continental Congress passed the Declaration of Independence?
What is the Second?