The first 10 amendments to the constitution are commonly known as

the preamble
the bill of rights
the articles of confederation
the declaration of independence

Why was the power to veto laws significant? it gave the people of rome the power to reject governmental decisions. it gave elected officials the power to reject laws made by the senate. it gave the patricians more power over laws made by the senate. it gave the consuls the power to carry out the laws in the republic.

In this unit, you read about transitions of power and the formation of newly independent nations in africa, asia, the americas, and the middle east. some of these transitions were peaceful, while others caused long-term instability. why do you think some countries were more successful than others with political transitions? what do you think were the biggest challenges facing newly independent countries? would it have been possible for leaders to prevent these problems before they happened? why or why not?

Why did joining the american cause have the potential to alienate lafayette and disgrace his family