Question 1

Which provision of the U.S. Constitution reflects this grievance?

Accepted Answer

Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.

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The commerce clause allows Congress to regulate trade among the states.

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The president can appoint justices with the advice and consent of the Senate.

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Congress has the power to establish federal courts.

Question 2

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?

Accepted Answer

“For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.”

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“For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences.”

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“He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.”

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“He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people.”

Question 3

Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes.

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Colonists were not eligible to become officers in the British army.

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Colonists were required to serve a year in their colony’s militia.

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Colonists born in America were prohibited from holding elected office.

Question 4

This provision is a response to which grievance from the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

“For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever . . .”

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“He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records.”

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“He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners.”

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“For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government . . .”

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