The Founding Fathers believed the principle of ‘federalism’ to be important to put in the Constitution because -(1 point)

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the people would hold the ultimate authority in government
the people would hold the ultimate authority in government

representative would rule on behalf of the citizens
representative would rule on behalf of the citizens

the federal government would share powers with the state governments
the federal government would share powers with the state governments

citizens would be guaranteed the right to vote

Answer 1

the federal government would share powers with the state governments

Answer 2

*Which amendment protects people from being punished to 100 years in prison for stealing a candy bar?(1 point)
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2nd Amendment
2nd Amendment

1st Amendment
1st Amendment

10th Amendment
10th Amendment

8th Amendment

Answer 3

8th Amendment is the correct answer.

Answer 4

This event best demonstrates which feature of the American way of life?

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The Fifth Amendment protects the rights of the accused.
The Fifth Amendment protects the rights of the accused.

The First Amendment guarantees personal freedoms.
The First Amendment guarantees personal freedoms.

The Declaration of Independence asserts the principle of popular sovereignty.
The Declaration of Independence asserts the principle of popular sovereignty.

The U.S. Constitution establishes the structure of the federal government.
The U.S. Constitution establishes the structure of the federal government.

Answer 5

The First Amendment guarantees personal freedoms.