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

are all related exclusively to the federal government.

are all ways that the Constitution limits government power.

each illustrate the idea of popular sovereignty.

each serve to increase the power of the federal government.

Which statement best describes the Enlightenment?

The Enlightenment was a movement that grew out of unrest in the colonies.

The Enlightenment was a European movement that the colonists rejected.

The Enlightenment was a movement that Thomas Jefferson started.

The Enlightenment was a European movement that spread to the colonies.

A social contract is an agreement between

a government and its citizens.

citizens of two different countries.

governments of two different countries.

property owners and government.

The basis for America’s foundation in liberty is found in

Patrick Henry’s speech about liberty.

the Declaration of Independence.

the Bill of Rights and the Constitution.

de Tocqueville’s book Democracy in America.

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