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Origins of the American Government: Part Two — Test Answers

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Read the quotation from the Declaration of Independence. "For depriving us, in many cases, of the benefit of Trial by Jury." Which legal change after the American Revolution most likely resulted from this grievance?

A
Due process of law was implemented.
B
The court system was established.
C
A new legal system was founded.
D
All colonial court cases were retried.
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Which battle marked the end of the Revolutionary War?

A
the Battle of Philadelphia
B
the Battle of Yorktown
C
the Battle of Saratoga
D
the Battle of Long Island
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What was the result of administrative weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation?

A
The national government courts found people guilty without a trial.
B
The national government taxes were too high.
C
The national government could not maintain order.
D
The national government overruled many state laws.
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A main purpose of the Federalist Papers was to

A
educate colonists about the Declaration of Independence.
B
support the ratification of the new US Constitution.
C
argue for state powers and separation of church and state.
D
inspire rebellion against the British monarchy.
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Which statement about the delegates at the Constitutional Convention is accurate?

A
The delegates all came to the convention from the same region.
B
The delegates agreed on what governmental changes were necessary.
C
The delegates considered each one of their states to have independent interests.
D
The delegates agreed on the same constitutional principles.
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How did the Enlightenment idea of the social contract affect the US government?

A
The US government is organized so that it meets obligations toward those it governs.
B
The US government must allow citizens to vote on whether they consent to be governed.
C
The US government is responsible for creating laws that ensure life, liberty, and property.
D
The US government must promote social equality and unalienable rights for all citizens.
7

What is the best definition of unicameral?

A
a government with no legislative body
B
an agreement by which each party gives up something
C
a government with one legislative body
D
a representative of the people
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Which description best defines a confederation?

A
a government in which all citizens vote on all major issues and the majority rules
B
a government in which there is a single, all-powerful ruler
C
a system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty
D
a system in which a national government and state governments share power equally
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A sovereign group is one that is

A
independent.
B
strong.
C
large.
D
wealthy.
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Which of these pairs of documents influenced the Declaration of Independence?

A
the Treaty of Paris and the Articles of Confederation
B
the English Bill of Rights and Common Sense
C
the Treaty of Paris and Common Sense
D
the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the US Constitution
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What does it mean for religion to become more democratic, as occurred during the Great Awakening?

A
Traditional churches agreed to separate their powers.
B
Religious denominations defined their congregation’s natural rights.
C
Church leaders were elected by their entire congregation.
D
Personal faith was more important than formal forms of worship.
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Which statement best represents an economic weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

A
National and state taxes combined were too high for most citizens to pay.
B
The national government was unable to collect taxes.
C
Congress set different tax rates for each state, leading to conflict.
D
States refused to collect taxes on behalf of the national government.
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Which of these was not a key difference between Northern and Southern states at the Constitutional Convention?

A
Having many enslaved people vs. using less enslaved labor
B
Wanting to protect agriculture vs. protect industries
C
Wanting to protect states’ interests vs. a government with strict rules
D
Having more, larger cities vs. having fewer, smaller cities
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Which best describes the purpose of the Second Continental Congress?

A
It was the group of citizens who protested taxation without representation.
B
It was the group of colonists who planted the seeds for the development of the Continental army.
C
It was the group of treasonous British soldiers who inhibited Britain’s ability to collect taxes.
D
It was the group of leaders who worked to create the Declaration of Independence.
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Which best summarizes the contents of the Declaration of Independence?

A
an appeal to the social contract and ideas for changes in British rule
B
a list of grievances against Britain and a rejection of British rule
C
a list of grievances against Britain and a proposed new constitution
D
an appeal to the social contract and a proposed new constitution
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How did the issue of slavery affect the debate on representation at the Constitutional Convention?

A
Neither region wanted the enslaved people counted as part of the population because it would skew their representation.
B
The southern states knew counting enslaved people as part of the population would damage their governmental position.
C
The northern states were convinced that enslaved people should be included fully as a part of the population.
D
Both regions recognized that how enslaved people were counted would significantly affect representation.
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Which best describes the executive branch of government under the Articles of Confederation?

A
It consisted of Congress and a president.
B
It consisted of a president alone.
C
It consisted of Congress alone.
D
It consisted of a two-house Congress.
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What is a similarity between how the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening influenced the US government?

A
the belief in the power and rights of the individual
B
the belief in multiple denominations of faith
C
the belief in the social contract and the separation of powers
D
the belief in religious tolerance and personal worship
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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 outlines when it is appropriate to remove a government.
C
No. It demands reconciliation between the government and the governed.
D
Yes. It indicates that the will of the people must be followed.
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In Thomas Paine's published essay Common Sense , he calls for

A
the colonists to support the Sugar Act.
B
Great Britian to supply extra money to the colonies.
C
the establishment of a new monarchy.
D
The creation of a democratic republic.

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