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Did the declaration of independence provide separation of powers?

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From The People of the U.S.


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How is the Declaration of Independence different from the Constitution?

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The theory of government stated in the declaration of independence was that the governments powers are given to it by the people?

True(NovaNet)


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This document called for the colonists' independence from England?

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