GOV 310L Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Equal Rights Amendment, Due Process Clause, Voting Rights Act Of 1965
14 Aug 2016
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Document that eloquently expressed the ideals of individual liberty and asserted the purpose of government to protect the political rights of citizens. The second continental congress approved the declaration of independence on july 4, To attract the support of foreign powers. To justify subsequent sections to the american people. Consent of the governed instead of divine right. Written document that established the functions of the national government of the. United states after it declared independence from great britain. The central government would consist of a single legislative chamber in which each of the original 13 colonies would have a single vote. Didn"t establish an executive branch of government in fear that it might lead to tyranny. The articles of confederation created the opposite of british colonial rule (weak central government) Powers and limitations of the national government: Commission officers in the army but were dependent upon state militias. Declare war but couldn"t raise an army.
