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What is the main difference between federal and confederal systems of government?

A
In a federal system power is distributed equally, while in a confederal system the states have less authority than the central government.
B
In a federal system there is centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states.
C
In a federal system there is no centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states.
D
In a federal system there is no centralized authority, while in a confederal system local offices give advice to a centralized authority.
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In a federal system of government, power is

A
held by a central government that makes decisions.
B
held by one person who makes all the decisions.
C
divided between the national government and the states.
D
divided equally between all state governments.
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Founders who supported natural rights also supported adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution because

A
they wanted the Constitution to include popular sovereignty.
B
the Bill of Rights made it easier to overthrow the government.
C
the Bill of Rights included specific rights for people.
D
they wanted to limit government power.
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Which description best defines a confederation?

A
a system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty
B
a government in which all citizens vote on all major issues and the majority rules
C
a system in which a national government and state governments share power equally
D
a government in which there is a single, all-powerful ruler
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The most important way in which the Greeks influenced American democracy was by allowing

A
citizens to participate in government.
B
elected representatives to make all decisions.
C
strong leaders to make all decisions.
D
city-states to follow their own form of government.
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How did the philosophers of the Enlightenment view the relationship between government and the governed?

A
as more beneficial to the people governed
B
as more beneficial to the government
C
as not at all beneficial to either group
D
as mutually beneficial for people and government
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Under the Articles of Confederation, why was the national government unable to raise revenue? Choose three correct answers.

A
The national government could not create national money.
B
The national government was not given the power to regulate trade.
C
The state and national currencies competed with each other.
D
The states voted to allow the national bank to go bankrupt.
E
The national government needed approval from the states to collect taxes.
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Locke argued that all humans are born with what natural rights?

A
opportunity, property, support
B
opportunity, support, cooperation
C
life, cooperation, liberty
D
life, liberty, property
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What is the best definition of unicameral?

A
a government with no legislative body
B
a representative of the people
C
a government with one legislative body
D
an agreement by which each party gives up something
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A direct democracy is one in which all citizens

A
vote in a Council of 500.
B
choose a strong leader to make all the laws.
C
elect representatives to make decisions for them.
D
vote on important decisions.
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When the police arrest someone today, they must follow certain agreed-upon procedures. They are said to be following

A
the legislative branch.
B
the separation of powers.
C
due process.
D
the rule of law.
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A sovereign group is one that is

A
strong.
B
independent.
C
wealthy.
D
large.
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The Bill of Rights includes which of these freedoms?

A
freedom to be left alone by the government
B
freedom to own property
C
freedom of speech
D
freedom to rebel against the government
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The Magna Carta established the rights of

A
military officers.
B
citizens.
C
neighboring countries.
D
non-Christian believers.
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Which statement best represents an economic weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

A
States refused to collect taxes on behalf of the national government.
B
Congress set different tax rates for each state, leading to conflict.
C
National and state taxes combined were too high for most citizens to pay.
D
The national government was unable to collect taxes.

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