Founding of American Democracy

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  1. 1. Under the Articles of Confederation, America apparently stole this nearby country from the British.
  2. 5. This pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, was a harsh rebuke of the English king and outlined his vision of a powerful American navy.
  3. 6. This English document from 1215 placed restrictions on the king's power and made him have to consult lords on major issues.
  4. 7. This form of government is ruled by a strong central government that controls all production and citizens are rationed food and fuel.
  5. 8. This document was created by the Pilgrims and formed the first unified government in America
  6. 11. This was the plan of William Paterson to create a governing body that made all state's votes equal.
  7. 12. The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
  8. 14. This was the plan of James Madison to create a governing body that was based on a state's population.
  9. 17. This Amendment states the right of the people to own and use firearms.
  10. 18. This form of government is ruled by several powerful families that hold all governing power.
  11. 19. This Amendment maintains a citizens rights to a fair and speedy trial by jury.
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  1. 1. The Articles of _______ document formed the first national government in America but it was largely powerless and could not even tax the states.
  2. 2. This occurred when a group of Revolutionary War veterans rebelled against the government for an "unfair" tax that targeted them.
  3. 3. The _________ Bill of Rights document granted British civilians basic civil rights and put further limits on king's power.
  4. 4. This form of government involves the citizens voting for major government offices and state decisions.
  5. 9. This Amendment includes rights such as freedom of speech, press, and religion.
  6. 10. Written by _______ in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was a statement to the British that America sought to become an independent nation.
  7. 13. This was a early American political party that believed in a strong central government and sovereign borders.
  8. 15. This Amendment prevents state or federal officials from conducting unwarranted searches of your property.
  9. 16. This form of government is ruled by a king or queen that hold absolute authority in their country.