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Does the preamble to the Declaration of Independence indicate reasons why the new independent government might be similarly removed or overthrown? Why or why not?

A
No. It states that governments cannot simply be changed.
B
Yes. It indicates that the will of the people must be followed.
C
Yes. It outlines when it is appropriate to remove a government.
D
No. It demands reconciliation between the government and the governed.
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The Magna Carta led to the creation of Parliament, England’s

A
judicial branch.
B
royal branch.
C
executive branch.
D
legislative branch.
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Which best describes the main action called for by the Declaration of Independence?

A
to seek peace with Great Britain
B
to declare war on Great Britain
C
to give the United States the power of self-government
D
to create the First Continental Congress
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Why did direct democracy work for the ancient Greek city of Athens?

A
Athens had literate citizens.
B
Athens had a senate.
C
Athens had a president.
D
Athens had a small population.

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