Foundations of American Democracy Answers

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A similarity between the separation of powers, the system of checks and balances, and federalism is that they

A
are all related exclusively to the federal government.
B
are all ways that the Constitution limits government power.
C
each illustrate the idea of popular sovereignty.
D
each serve to increase the power of the federal government.
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Which statement best describes the republican form of government that the Founding Fathers envisioned?

A
a government with the authority to enact laws
B
a government run by citizens who decide to make laws
C
a government run by people elected to lead the country
D
a government with the power to keep citizens safe
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Which of the following principles did the Founders use as part of the basis for the Constitution?

A
unlimited state government
B
strong federal government
C
selective equality
D
popular sovereignty
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De Tocqueville observed the laissez-faire government in the United States, which meant that the government

A
was on a quest for equality.
B
stayed out of people’s affairs.
C
could not enforce laws.
D
believed all people were created equal.
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During his trip to the United States, Alexis de Tocqueville observed that Americans

A
were having trouble governing themselves.
B
did not have many individual rights.
C
did not have much power as individuals.
D
believed in the idea of populism.
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The basis for America’s foundation in liberty is found in

A
Patrick Henry’s speech about liberty.
B
the Declaration of Independence.
C
the Bill of Rights and the Constitution.
D
de Tocqueville’s book Democracy in America.
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Enlightenment thinkers questioned

A
government authority.
B
unalienable rights.
C
the right to rebel.
D
government programs.
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De Tocqueville’s travels throughout the United States led him to conclude that it was

A
a democratic country.
B
a populist country.
C
an aristocratic country.
D
a unique country.
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A social contract is an agreement between

A
a government and its citizens.
B
citizens of two different countries.
C
governments of two different countries.
D
property owners and government.
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The concept of voting rights is based on

A
the Bill of Rights.
B
popular sovereignty.
C
personal responsibility.
D
the power of government.

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