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

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

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

4. Mecklenburg Resolves Halifax Resolves NC is 1st!
In ignoring the King (may 1775)
Halifax Resolves
In declaring independence (april 1776)
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5. 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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6. 1 2 Articles of Confederation documents
First US Government ( )
Weak National Gov’t
Strong State Gov’t
documents 1 2 US
Constitution

7. 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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8. US Constitution documents 2nd form of National Gov’t
Explains Roles and Powers of Gov’t
Explains Rights
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9. NC Constitution 1776 1868 1971 Basic Government Civil War
Rewrite NC constitution
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10. Picketing
People gather together to protest something often carrying a sign
Examples:
Civil Rights Protests 10 - 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

11. Boycotts
To stop buying something in order to make a statement and to hurt your opponent economically
Examples:
Montgomery Bus Boycott 10 - 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

12. Sit-Ins
a protest in which people sit or stay in a place and refuse to leave until they are given what they demand
Examples:
Greensboro 4 10 - 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

13. Marches
action by a mass group of people in favor of a cause in order to call attention to the cause
Examples:
March on Washington 10 - 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

14. Lobbying
Persuading elected official to make specific laws (usually involves favors and money)
Examples:
NRA 10 - 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1