The Declaration of Independence accomplished which of the following?
A) provided a justification for the colonies' action of severing their ties with England
B) provided for a central government to govern a new country
C) granted Congress the power to coin money, enter into treaties, and regulate commerce
D) all of the above
E) considerably lessened interest in government
A
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Patronage was created by
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a. A is irrational. b. A is risk-acceptant. c. States sometimes seek power even if this puts their security at risk. d. States never put their security at risk.
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b. recidivism. c. U.S. Supreme Court rulings. d. both A and B.