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Which of the following were among the common features of the new state constitutions adopted following our Declaration of Independence? (Check all that apply)

State ownership of all property

Civil Liberties and Rights

Separation of powers and Checks and Balances

Unlimited government

Limited Government

Popular Sovereignty

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The state constitutions allowed for civil liberties, a separation of powers (so one branch could not become too powerful compared to the others), checks and balances (for the same reason), and limited government.
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