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What historic document (17th century) created a "civil body politic"? : Mayflower Compact What was the Magna Carta? : document that started to limit the power of the king, establish habeas corpus and limit taxation What document did American colonists, protesting the Stamp Act in 1766, claim gave them rights such as "no taxation without representation"? : British Constitution Americans, especially by the 19th and 20th centuries, claimed what about the Magna Carta? : the people'...

What is the supreme law of the land : ▪The constitution What does the constitution do? : ▪ sets up the government ▪ defines the government ▪ protects basic rights of Americans The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? : ▪ We the people What is an amendment? : ▪ a change (to the Constitution) ▪ an addition (to the Constitution) What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? 2 | P a g e : ▪ The ...

1. What is the supreme law of the land? : Constitution 2. What does the Constitution do? : . sets up the government . defines the government . protects basic rights of Americans The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? : we the people 4. What is an amendment? : a change (to the Constitution) an addition (to the Constitution) What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? : Bill of rights 2 | P a g e 6. What...

Which United States Supreme Court holding impacted the way that religious practice was approached in public schools? : Engel v. Vitale (1962) Which of the following correctly pairs a document with a core theme of that document? a) Declaration of Independence - Formed a state-centered government b) Magna Carta - Established the principle of rule of law c) U.S. Constitution - Formed a unitary government d) Articles of Confederation - Established the principle of consent of the governed :...

Which of the following ancient civilizations established a republican form of government? : Roman During the 6th century B.C.E., the ancient Athenians divided the powers of their government between two assemblies and guaranteed certain political rights to all male citizens. How do these political reforms best illustrate how societies develop? : by limiting government authority A certain country is characterized by the following traits: 1. power achieved through inheritance 2. same r...

What historic document (17th century) created a "civil body politic"? : Mayflower Compact What was the Magna Carta? : document that started to limit the power of the king, establish habeas corpus and limit taxation What document did American colonists, protesting the Stamp Act in 1766, claim gave them rights such as "no taxation without representation"? : British Constitution Americans, especially by the 19th and 20th centuries, claimed what about the Magna Carta? : the people'...

Supreme Court Cases : Brown v. Board of Education- Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483, was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in which the Court ruled that U.S. state laws establishing racial segregation in public schools are unconstitutional, even if the segregated schools are otherwise equal in quality McCullouch v. Maryland- McCulloch v. Maryland, 17 U.S. 316, was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that defined the scope of the U.S. Congress's legislative p...

Montesquieu : Came up with seperation of powers John Locke : Came up with Natural rights,Social contract, and the purpose of government Magna Carta : Gave us the idea of trial by jury, limited government, self government and rule of law English Bill of Rights : Ideas for freedom from taxation without representation, freedom from cruel and unusual punishment, right to bear arms, and many other rights that would eventually be added to the US constitution, Eight amendment, Freedom of s...

Montesquieu : Came up with seperation of powers John Locke : Came up with Natural rights,Social contract, and the purpose of government Magna Carta : Gave us the idea of trial by jury, limited government, self government and rule of law English Bill of Rights : Ideas for freedom from taxation without representation, freedom from cruel and unusual punishment, right to bear arms, and many other rights that would eventually be added to the US constitution, Eight amendment, Freedom of s...

DCF : Department of Children and Families DCF Responsibilities : Administration of child care licensing and training Ensuring children are well cared for in a safe, healthy, positive, and educational environment by trained, qualified child care staff This agency determines state rules pertaining to child care and enforces these rules by licensing and inspecting child care facilities. Child Care Professionals Roles and Responsibilities : -must know, understand, and follow the laws and ...