The American Revolution - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

Montesquieu outlined a system of checks and balances that would prevent one branch of government from dominating the others. Which would be an example of checks and balances between branches?

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B: The Supreme Court determines the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress.

Question 2

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson listed a series of grievances that colonists had against British rule. What purpose did this serve?

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A: The list outlined how the British broke the social contract.

Question 3

How did the Constitution overcome the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

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D: The new plan of government had a strong centralized government but protected state autonomy and rights.

Question 4

The Constitution was drafted in 1787, after the American Revolution ended. What document preceded the Constitution in outlining the powers of the US government?

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C: the Articles of Confederation

Question 5

Which philosopher of the Enlightenment most influenced Thomas Jefferson when drafting the Declaration of Independence?

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B: Locke

Question 6

In retaliation for the Boston Tea Party, the British passed laws to punish the colonists, including increasing taxes. What effect did these measures have on colonists?

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C: They united the colonists in their calls for independence from the British.

Question 7

Which Enlightenment philosopher promoted the principles of separation of church and state along with freedom of the press?

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D: Voltaire

Question 8

The concept of having three branches of government—executive, judicial, and legislative—was introduced by Montesquieu. What term describes this type of governmental system?

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C: separation of powers

Question 9

The Boston Tea Party was the first major act of defiance by the colonists. What were the colonists protesting?

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B: taxation without representation

Question 10

American leaders sought to draft the Constitution as a new plan of government. Why had the previous plan failed?

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D: It created a confederation with weak central power.

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