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- Q1How did Thomas Paine's Common Sense influence the colonists' views?It gave them the idea that everyone is entitled to certain natural rights.It established the idea that government power should be limited.It led them to create a government based on a separation of powers among different branches.It encouraged them to declare their independence from Great Britain.60s
- Q2How did both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights affect colonists' views on government?Both documents introduced the idea of self-government.Both documents introduced the idea of absolute monarchy.Both documents limited the government's power.Both documents expanded the power of the monarchy.60s
- Q3Which idea completes the diagramSelf-GovernmentIndividual RightsSeparation of PowersRule of Law60s
- Q4How did the Magna Carta influence the colonists’ views on government?It encouraged them to emphasize that rule of law is necessary.It reminded them of their long history of utilizing self-government.It encouraged them to consider the reasons for breaking free from Great Britain.It reminded them that the right to a jury trial was necessary for a justice system.60s
- Q5Which Enlightenment thinker and concept MOST LIKELY influenced Thomas Jefferson when he wrote this passage from the Declaration of Independence?Montesquieu's idea of checks and balances.John Locke's idea of social contract.Montesquieu's idea of separation of powers.John Locke's idea of natural rights.60s
- Q6According to this excerpt, how does the source of natural rights compare to the source of government power?Natural rights come from God; government power comes from God.Natural rights come from the government; government power comes from God.Natural rights come from God; government power comes from the people.Natural rights come from the government; government power comes from the people.60s
- Q7What action by King George III are the colonists referencing when they state this complaint?He forced colonists to join the British military against their will.He forced the colonists to allow British soldiers to stay in their homes.He kept British troops within the colonies to monitor their town meetings.He forced the colonists to pay high taxes to fund his military efforts60s
- Q8How did the U.S. Constitution address the problem shown in the cartoon?The new government could create programs to help the needy.The new government could collect taxes from the states.The new government could regulate interstate trade.The new government could enforce treaties between the states.60s
- Q9What is the message of the cartoon?Both the Federalists and Anti-Federalists were against the Articles of ConfederationBoth the Federalist and Anti-Federalist supported the Articles of Confederation.The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation can be fixed, and it can still work.The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation were too much to overcome.60s
- Q10What does the phrase "to ourselves and our posterity" suggest about the Founding Fathers' goals?They wanted to create a lasting government that future Americans would benefit from.They wanted to create a social contract that future Americans could not breakThey aimed to create a strong government, independent of the will of the people.They were willing to sacrifice their liberty for the benefit of their children.60s
- Q11Which goal of government listed in the Preamble describes how the government intends to make sure that Americans have the opportunities to be happy, healthy, and prosperous?ensure domestic tranquilityprovide for the common defenseestablish justicepromote the general welfare60s
- Q12To which group do the speakers belong, and what do they support?Anti-Federalists; ratifying the Constitution “as is"Anti-Federalists; inclusion of a Bill of RightsFederalists; ratifying the Constitution “as is”Federalists; inclusion of a Bill of Rights60s
- Q13During the debates over the ratification of the United States Constitution, Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagreed most strongly over which of the following?The division of powers between the national and the state governments and adding a Bill of Rights.The provision for admitting new states to the Union.The distribution of power between the Senate and the House of Representatives and adding a Bill of Rights.The method of amending the Constitution.60s
- Q14Why did the Anti-Federalists believe that it was so important for a democratic society to provide constitutional guarantees of free speech and free press?They help the growth of political parties.They help government leaders control their citizens.They encourage an open exchange of ideas without government limitations.They encourage and promote the democratic concept of voting.60s
- Q15What was the Federalists’ strongest argument, at first, in favor of ratifying the Constitution?The Constitution would give the new government the power to enforce laws and collect taxes while also including a Bill of Rights to prevent the abuse of power.The Constitution would give the new government the power to enforce laws and collect taxes while also including enough limits to prevent the abuse of power.The Constitution would limit the power of the central government by including a Bill of Rights.The Constitution would limit the power of the state governments to prevent them from overpowering the central government.60s
