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Which of the following excerpts is a grievance of the American colonists that was included in the Declaration of Independence?(1 point) Responses “We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America. . . solemnly publish and declare, That t...

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Which of the following was one way the Constitution attempted to reconcile a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? (1 point) Responses The Constitution gave more power to the states. The Constitution gave more power to the states. The Constitution pr...

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What was the initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention?(1 point) Responses to amend the Constitution to amend the Constitution to write the Constitution to write the Constitution to ratify the Constitution to ratify the Constitution to amend the Ar...

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Which one of the following is an example of someone demonstrating a democratic value?(1 point) Responses Angela refuses to appear when summoned for jury duty. Angela refuses to appear when summoned for jury duty. Mike receives a promotion at his job for h...

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Question Which of the following is the purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization? (1 point) Responses economic aid economic aid open borders open borders sea patrolling sea patrolling common defense

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Question Which of the following sentences best describes the role of the United Nations in world affairs? (1 point) Responses It ensures that everyone follows treaties. It ensures that everyone follows treaties. It maintains trade relations and keeps trad...

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A government of our own is our natural right: And when a man seriously reflects on the precariousness of human affairs, he will become convinced, that it is infinitely wiser and safer, to form a constitution of our own in a cool deliberate manner, while w...

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In an effort to rally the nation in the midst of war, and attract popular support for itself, Congress addressed the inhabitants of the United States, reminding them of the cruelties they had suffered at the hands of the British, and warning them that mor...

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What was the impact of Minutemen during the Revolutionary War?(1 point) Responses They were able to resist British forces using the same tactics that British soldiers used. They were able to resist British forces using the same tactics that British soldie...

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What does the timeline suggest as a reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War? (1 point) Responses The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land. The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim...

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What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?(1 point) Responses He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans. He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who i...

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Question How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?(1 point) Responses They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British. They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British. The...

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Which statement correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays’ contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross?(1 point) Responses Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag. Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the Ameri...

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What most strongly motivated African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots?(1 point) Responses the desire to achieve military ranks the desire to achieve military ranks the hope that the war would also bring an end to slave...

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Who had the power to resolve the dispute between New Hampshire and New York regarding Vermont? (1 point) Responses no one no one Congress Congress the state militias the state militias the Continental Army

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Question What was one reason for the establishment of the Articles of Confederation? (1 point) Responses They were needed to pay off national debt from the war. They were needed to pay off national debt from the war. Leaders believed that in order to achi...

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Which of the following was an important effect of Shays’s Rebellion? (1 point) Responses more powerful state militias more powerful state militias more power given to Congress more power given to Congress the establishment of a new national military force...

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Which of the following statements best describes how the Northwest Ordinance established a method for settlement? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses It dictated that new territories would become part of an existing state. It dictated that new terr...

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What was one strength of the Articles of Confederation? (1 point) Responses It allowed states to make decisions for themselves. It allowed states to make decisions for themselves. It gave the federal government power to impose taxes. It gave the federal g...

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Shays's rebellion in 1787 was in response to what? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses expansion of territories expansion of territories the Northwest Ordinance the Northwest Ordinance seizure of farms seizure of farms increased taxes

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Which of the following was one of the principal authors of the Federalist Papers? (1 point) Responses George Washington George Washington Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson John Adams

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The Three-Fifths Compromise concerned representation based on which of the following groups? (1 point) Responses women women Native Americans Native Americans slaves slaves immigrants

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The Enlightenment philosopher Baron de Montesquieu wrote about which government structure that was adopted in the Constitution? (1 point) Responses separation of church and state separation of church and state limited government limited government separat...

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In the debate over the Constitution, which of the following did Federalists favor? (1 point) Responses a bill of rights a bill of rights an end to taxes an end to taxes a strong national government a strong national government strong state governments

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Which of the following was the minimum requirement for the U.S. Constitution to go into effect? (1 point) Responses 6 of the 13 states had to ratify it. 6 of the 13 states had to ratify it. 9 of the 13 states had to ratify it. 9 of the 13 states had to ra...

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In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer? (1 point) Responses provide for a police force provide for a police force provide a military provide a military ensure liberty to future generations ensur...

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What fraction of state legislatures must approve an amendment before it becomes law? (1 point) Responses one-half one-half three-fifth three-fifth two-thirds two-thirds three-fourths

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How does staying informed on important issues best help voters? (1 point) Responses It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why. It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why. It helps candidates come up with better sol...

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Which of the following statements describes the structure of the government outlined in the Constitution? Select all that apply. (2 points) Responses The executive branch would carry out the laws. The executive branch would carry out the laws. The executi...

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Which of the following is true about Alexander Hamilton during the Constitutional Convention? (1 point) Responses He proposed the Virginia Plan. He proposed the Virginia Plan. He strongly opposed the Articles of Confederation. He strongly opposed the Arti...

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Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Three-Fifths Compromise and the issue of slavery? (1 point) Responses The compromise guaranteed that a person who escaped slavery could not be returned to an owner. The compromise guaranteed that...

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Habeas corpus guarantees which right? (1 point) Responses the right to vote the right to vote the right to have a fair trial the right to have a fair trial the right to be free unless charged with a crime the right to be free unless charged with a crime t...

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So long as any individual state has power to defeat the measures of the other twelve, our pretended union is but a name, and our confederation, a cobweb. Question What fundamental problem did Noah Webster see in the Articles of Confederation?(1 point) Res...

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What did the Northwest Ordinance outlaw in the Northwest Territory?(1 point) Responses admission of new states admission of new states trial by jury trial by jury slavery slavery religious freedom

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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. Question Use the passage to answer the question. Acc...

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What are two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that caused the need for a new and stronger federal government that the framers outlined in the Constitution? Select all that apply.(2 points) Responses confusion over different state currency confu...

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Which of the following was one important contribution made by Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention?(1 point) Responses He was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise. He was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise. He called for an...

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What was a similarity between the Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta?(1 point) Responses Both were based on the premise that the states should have more power. Both were based on the premise that the states should have more power. Both outlined a structur...

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What presidential power under the Constitution led the Antifederalists to urge for a Bill of Rights?(1 point) Responses veto power over acts of Congress veto power over acts of Congress the power to declare states of emergency without consulting Congress...

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Who was responsible for writing the amendments that later became the Bill of Rights?(1 point) Responses George Washington George Washington Patrick Henry Patrick Henry James Madison James Madison George Mason

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What was the importance of the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?(1 point) Responses It guaranteed the protection of basic rights. It guaranteed the protection of basic rights. It improved U.S. relations with the British monarchy. It imp...

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The Founders included ideas in our nation's government that were not common in the Roman Republic. For example, U.S. citizens enjoy many rights that were not always protected under the Roman Republic. Give an example one of these rights.

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Question How did the Federalist Papers generate support for ratifying the Constitution?(1 point) Responses by explaining how the Constitution would protect states’ rights by explaining how the Constitution would protect states’ rights by explaining how th...

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Jose was born in Costa Rica. When he was 18, he came to the United States to go to college. After college, he decided he wanted to live permanently in the U.S. Of the following, which are the requirements that Jose needs to meet in order to become a U.S....

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Under the Articles, each state sent one delegate to Congress. Thus each state, no matter its size or population, had one vote. Congress did have the power to declare war. It could appoint military officers, coin money, and operate post offices. It was als...

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Which of the following statements was a law established by the Northwest Ordinance?(1 point) Responses Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood. Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply for s...

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Which of the following groups gained more political participation when amendments were added to the Constitution?(1 point) Responses Asian Americans Asian Americans Native Americans Native Americans African Americans African Americans Hispanic Americans H...

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"This Constitution is said to have beautiful features, but . . . they appear to me horribly frightful. . . . Your President may become king . . . If your American chief be a man of ambition and abilities, how easy is it for him to render himself absolute!...

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Which of the following statements best reflects the rights of citizens that are protected by the Bill of Rights?(1 point) Responses Every citizen has the right to vote at the age of 18 regardless of race, gender, or religion. Every citizen has the right t...

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Question How does staying informed on important issues best help voters?(1 point) Responses It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues. It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues. It helps voters organize protests...

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What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select two.(2 points) Responses the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory the laws Congress created relativ...

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Locke’s principle of a natural right to property was established in the Constitution. Certain guarantees in the Constitution protect the rights of people to own private property, enforce contracts, and engage freely in business activities. These freedoms...

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Which of the following causes listed on the chart was resolved by the Constitution? (1 point) Responses the process through which civil unrest is handled by the central government the process through which civil unrest is handled by the central government...

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How did The Great Compromise settle the problem of representation in Congress? (1 point) Responses It made all states pay the same in federal taxes. It made all states pay the same in federal taxes. It gave each state two senators and a number of represen...

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Which of the following excerpts from Article I of the Constitution reflects the results of the Great Compromise?(1 point) Responses The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States… —Ar...

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A few states agreed to ratify the Constitution only if what condition was met?(1 point) Responses a bill of rights would be added a bill of rights would be added no new states would enter the union no new states would enter the union the federal governmen...

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The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, whic...

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Of the following statements, which one best represents the role of the judicial branch of government?(1 point) Responses The judicial branch tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime. The judicial branch tries government employees...

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What resulted from the loss in value of the Continental dollar?(1 point) Responses Expeditions were sent to the West in search of gold and silver to back the new paper money. Expeditions were sent to the West in search of gold and silver to back the new p...

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Which responsibilities do state governments have with respect to public education? Select two. (2 points) Responses hiring teachers hiring teachers running school boards running school boards providing funding providing funding setting standards Question...

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How did George Mason influence the creation of the Bill of Rights?(1 point) Responses He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution. He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution. He wrote a pamphlet titled “Obj...

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How does the Constitution reflect the principle of popular sovereignty?(1 point) Responses by placing protections on the civil rights of the nation's citizens by placing protections on the civil rights of the nation's citizens by limiting the amount of po...

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Of the following, which best describes the framework for the Constitution? Select two.(2 points) Responses A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power. A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power. The fo...

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What is the primary way that the United States’ ideals spread through the world? (1 point) Responses Many people live in areas controlled by the American military and try to assimilate. Many people live in areas controlled by the American military and try...

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pick two

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are you sure

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Which of the following governments has unlimited power? (1 point) Responses unitary presidency unitary presidency socialist oligarchy socialist oligarchy parliamentary system parliamentary system constitutional monarchy

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Which of the following is an example of civic, rather than private, life? (1 point) Responses working working volunteering volunteering taking classes taking classes meeting with friends meeting with friends

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The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg. Question Use the excerpt to answer th...

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What is a major difference between the British and U.S. governments? (1 point) Responses The British government is bound by the rule of law. The British government is bound by the rule of law. The British federal government has power over the states. The...

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Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses voting voting free speech free speech trial by jury trial by jury running for office running for office freedom of contract freedom of contract...

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What is a disadvantage of the checks and balances system? (1 point) Responses It places too much power in the judicial branch. It places too much power in the judicial branch. It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes. It ca...

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Which of the following responsibilities are held by the legislative, rather than the executive, branch? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses writing and voting on new laws writing and voting on new laws providing social programs to citizens providin...

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pick 2

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Question How does the federal court system decide which criminal cases to take? (1 point) Responses They take cases that have already seen state courts. They take cases that have already seen state courts. A grand jury decides if each case has merit. A gr...

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pick one

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is that correct

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thank you

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