The passage below is from a historical document
Art. II. Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled.
How does the U.S. Constitution address concerns that resulted from the government described in this passage?
(1 point)
Responses
The new government could levy taxes between the states.
The new government could levy taxes between the states.
The new government could enforce treaties between the states.
The new government could enforce treaties between the states.
The new government could settle disputes between the states.
The new government could settle disputes between the states.
The new government could regulate trade between the states.
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The new government could regulate trade between the states.
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation? (1 point)
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It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
It avoided the issue of states’ rights.
It avoided the issue of states’ rights.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
It allowed the states to elect representatives.
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It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
It avoided the issue of states’ rights.
It avoided the issue of states’ rights.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
It allowed the states to elect representatives.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
Which best describes the type of government that the Articles of Confederation created?(1 point)
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a weak central government with the power in independent states
a weak central government with the power in independent states
a strong central government with most power in the hands of one person
a strong central government with most power in the hands of one person
a strong central government with little power in the states
a strong central government with little power in the states
a weak central government with power shared by all citizens equally
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a weak central government with the power in independent states
a weak central government with the power in independent states
a strong central government with most power in the hands of one person
a strong central government with most power in the hands of one person
a strong central government with little power in the states
a strong central government with little power in the states
a weak central government with power shared by all citizens equally
a weak central government with the power in independent states
What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?(1 point)
Responses
The lack of a federal court system
The lack of a federal court system
The lack of a strong military
The lack of a strong military
The lack of legislative veto power.
The lack of legislative veto power.
The lack of a bill of rights
Responses
The lack of a federal court system
The lack of a federal court system
The lack of a strong military
The lack of a strong military
The lack of legislative veto power.
The lack of legislative veto power.
The lack of a bill of rights
The lack of a bill of rights
Which statement supports the Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?(1 point)
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The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
The Constitution should limit state government.
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The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
The Constitution should limit state government.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?(1 point)
Responses
to keep the state governments from taking away citizens' rights
to keep the state governments from taking away citizens' rights
to give citizens rights from the federal government
to give citizens rights from the federal government
to force the southern states to sign the Constitution that gave some rights to slaves
to force the southern states to sign the Constitution that gave some rights to slaves
to calm the fears that the new federal government would violate states' rights or people's rights
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to keep the state governments from taking away citizens' rights
to keep the state governments from taking away citizens' rights
to give citizens rights from the federal government
to give citizens rights from the federal government
to force the southern states to sign the Constitution that gave some rights to slaves
to force the southern states to sign the Constitution that gave some rights to slaves
to calm the fears that the new federal government would violate states' rights or people's rights
to calm the fears that the new federal government would violate states' rights or people's rights
Which two forms of government have the state owning at least some of the businesses and land of the country?(1 point)
Responses
Socialism and Communism
Socialism and Communism
Socialism and Democracy
Socialism and Democracy
Communism and Oligarchy
Communism and Oligarchy
Autocracy and Monarchy
Responses
Socialism and Communism
Socialism and Communism
Socialism and Democracy
Socialism and Democracy
Communism and Oligarchy
Communism and Oligarchy
Autocracy and Monarchy
Socialism and Communism
What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?(1 point)
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a national court system
a national court system
a written constitution
a written constitution
a single legislative house
a single legislative house
a single ruler
Responses
a national court system
a national court system
a written constitution
a written constitution
a single legislative house
a single legislative house
a single ruler
a single ruler
Which government system gives the states the most power?(1 point)
Responses
federal
federal
confederal
confederal
unitary
unitary
parliamentary
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federal
federal
confederal
confederal
unitary
unitary
parliamentary
confederal
Which information completes the table?
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role of government expanded / role of government limited
role of government expanded / role of government limited
power divided among the branches / power held by one branch
power divided among the branches / power held by one branch
rule by a democracy / rule by a monarchy
rule by a democracy / rule by a monarchy
power shared / power delegated
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Responses
role of government expanded / role of government limited
role of government expanded / role of government limited
power divided among the branches / power held by one branch
power divided among the branches / power held by one branch
rule by a democracy / rule by a monarchy
rule by a democracy / rule by a monarchy
power shared / power delegated
power divided among the branches / power held by one branch
Which Enlightenment idea is best being shown in the following image?
(1 point)
Responses
Social Contract
Social Contract
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
Age of Reason
Age of Reason
Natural Rights
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Responses
Social Contract
Social Contract
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
Age of Reason
Age of Reason
Natural Rights
Without a visual representation, I'm unable to identify the best Enlightenment idea being shown in the image. Please provide further details or describe the image for a more accurate response.
Which answer is it
I apologize for the confusion, but since I cannot see the image, I cannot determine the best Enlightenment idea being shown. It would be helpful if you could provide a description or further context about the image in question.
Just guess one
In this case, I can only provide a generalized guess without any specific context. Based on the options given, the best guess for the Enlightenment idea being shown in the image would be "Separation of Powers."
The following quote is from a historical document. Which Enlightenment idea is being expressed in the quote?
“That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”
(1 point)
Responses
Social Contract
Social Contract
Age of Reason
Age of Reason
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
“That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”
(1 point)
Responses
Social Contract
Social Contract
Age of Reason
Age of Reason
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
The Enlightenment idea being expressed in the quote is "Social Contract."
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