Origins of the American Government: Part Two — Test Answers

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Which statement about the northern states in the 1780s is accurate?

They had far fewer large cities than the southern states.

Their economy was based on agriculture.

They generally had less enslaved labor than the southern states.

They had very large farms called plantations.

How did the Enlightenment idea of separation of powers affect the US government?

The US limits its own power to create international treaties.

The US separates its power between federal and state governments.

The US Constitution separates the government into three branches.

The US Declaration of Independence ensures that no group has the most power.

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

They were taxed without having representation in Parliament.

They felt the taxes should be invested in colonial infrastructure.

They did not get sufficient government services.

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

Which of these did Federalists oppose?

the establishment of slavery in the United States

a strong national government with many powers

acceptance of the US Constitution

the inclusion of a bill of rights in the US Constitution

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