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ian O'Malley 1)power of the purse-refers to the constitutional power given Congress to raise and spend money. 2)Declaration of Independence-drafted in 1776 Declared Americans freedom from Great Britain. Also established certain rules and ideas for the new nation of America. 3)Articles of Confederation Strengths:Prevented any aristocracy from forming Weakness:depression, no regulated paper money,unfairness to Westerners,ineffective against piracy, National Congress- couldnt tax, couldnt form an army, had to ask for money from the states 4)Magna Carta-1215 helped to form a constitutional monarchy somewhat limiting the kings power.
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