1. Civics & Government Review
Concepts
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2. Civics
The Study of citizenship.

3. Separation of Powers
The government is divided into three separate branches.

4. Limited Government
The government cannot do anything it wants.

5. Check and Balances
The name of system that explains how the branches of government limit each other.

6. Federalism
The division of power between National, State, and Local Government.

7. Popular Sovereignty
People have the power. This power is exercised by voting.

8. Republicanism
We elect officials to represent us. Example: President Barack Obama and Senator Kay Hagan)

9. Individual Rights
People are born with these and it is the government’s job to protect them

10. Geography
The study of the physical features of the Earth and human interaction with the Earth.

11. Economics
The Study of Production and the Consumption of goods and services

12. Mecklenburg Resolves Halifax Resolves NC is 1st!
In ignoring the King (may 1775)
Halifax Resolves
In declaring independence (april 1776)
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13. Declaration of Independence
Declares independence from England
Unalienable Rights
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Grievances
“All men are created equal”
Author: Thomas Jefferson
July 4th 1776
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14. 1 2 Articles of Confederation documents
First US Government ( )
Weak National Gov’t
Strong State Gov’t
documents 1 2 US
Constitution

15. Bill of Rights documents 1791 1st 10 amendments of the US Constitution
Gov’t must protect your rights
Lists the specific rights
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16. NC Constitution 1776 1868 1971 Basic Government Civil War
Rewrite NC constitution
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