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The US Constitution was attractive to many because it outlines a representative democracy, which

A
restricts the ability of citizens to participate in government.
B
allows government leaders to maintain power for long periods of time.
C
allows citizens to vote for representatives within government.
D
hinders the ability of governments to transfer power.
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American leaders sought to draft the Constitution as a new plan of government. Why had the previous plan failed?

A
It concentrated power in the states.
B
It heavily restricted the sovereignty of individual states.
C
It allowed for a power struggle between the central government and the states.
D
It created a confederation with weak central power.
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The ideas of the Enlightenment, including the concept of the social contract, influenced the American Revolution. Which of these statements best explains what a social contract is?

A
People choose government representatives who write and pass laws.
B
People rule through their elected representatives.
C
People run the state by exerting their will.
D
People support the government in exchange for rights and protection.
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The Declaration of the Rights of Man, first drafted in 1789, is a fundamental document of the French Revolution. Which US document inspired it?

A
the Bill of Rights
B
the Articles of Confederation
C
the Declaration of Independence
D
The Spirit of the Laws
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Which statement explains why taxation without representation was a major issue for the colonists?

A
The colonists wanted less influence over how taxes were spent.
B
The colonists equated a lack of representation with a lack of consent to be ruled.
C
The colonists sought more control of tax collection to send to Britain.
D
The colonists felt that the collection of taxes wasn't enough to support the colonies.
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Which Enlightenment philosopher promoted the principles of separation of church and state along with freedom of the press?

A
Hobbes
B
Locke
C
Montesquieu
D
Voltaire
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Which philosopher of the Enlightenment most influenced Thomas Jefferson when drafting the Declaration of Independence?

A
Hobbes
B
Locke
C
Montesquieu
D
Voltaire
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What effect did the success of the American Revolution have internationally?

A
The American Revolution provided the blueprint for gaining independence.
B
The American Revolution caused other empires to better respect their colonies’ rights.
C
The American Revolution enabled other countries to weigh the pros and cons of revolution.
D
The American Revolution inspired other countries to declare independence.
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How did the Constitution overcome the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

A
The new plan of government centralized power heavily into a single entity.
B
The new plan of government had a strong centralized government but protected state autonomy and rights.
C
The new plan of government weakened the central government and provided states more control.
D
The new plan of government centralized power and left the states to determine their own role.
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In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson listed a series of grievances that colonists had against British rule. What purpose did this serve?

A
The list identified changes that would be made under the new government.
B
The list provided a series of compromises needed to stay as a British colony.
C
The list outlined how the British broke the social contract.
D
The list gave reasons why the British should leave the colonies.

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