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A direct democracy is one in which all citizens

choose a strong leader to make all the laws.

elect representatives to make decisions for them.

vote in a Council of 500.

vote on important decisions.

Which description best defines a confederation?

a system in which a national government and state governments share power equally

a government in which there is a single, all-powerful ruler

a system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty

a government in which all citizens vote on all major issues and the majority rules

Why were taxes an ongoing source of conflict for the American colonists?

They did not get sufficient government services.

They were taxed without having representation in Parliament.

They paid a higher tax rate than those living in England.

They felt the taxes should be invested in colonial infrastructure.

Which best describes Patrick Henry?

He agreed with Alexander Hamilton and opposed the Constitution.

He disagreed with Alexander Hamilton and favored the Constitution.

He was a Federalist and opposed the Constitution.

He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution.

According to the preamble, where does the power of government come from?

the people

the union

the order

the defence

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