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Based on the Declaration of Independence, which statement best describes the founding fathers’ view on the role of government?

A
All forms of government are oppressive and limit people’s rights.
B
Government is necessary in any society to protect the rights of the citizens.
C
A government should never be led by a king or a royal family.
D
A government must be disbanded if it does not reflect the will of all its citizens.
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Which information is necessary to include when framing a direct quote?

A
the author’s name
B
date the source was published
C
parentheses around direct quotes
D
the author’s occupation
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Which slogan best describes the overriding cultural belief expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

A
"Peace at Any Cost"
B
"Equal Rights for Slaves"
C
"Unity Against Tyranny"
D
"Fairness for Immigrants"
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Where are quotation marks used when framing a direct quote in a paraphrase?

A
around difficult phrases
B
around the author’s words
C
around your original ideas
D
around the author’s name
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Read the statement. The government of England is subjecting the American colonists to laws that take away their unalienable rights.This statement is the Declaration of Independence’s

A
major premise.
B
minor premise.
C
conclusion.
D
body.
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James Madison, author of “Federalist Number 37,” advocated for a strong central government because

A
he wanted to support other Federalists.
B
he thought it would bring stability to the nation.
C
he thought Europeans would support it.
D
he wanted to become president.
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Which phrase describes a reason paraphrasing is used?

A
to make a complex idea easier to understand
B
to change the meaning of a text to support an argument
C
to eliminate incorrect information from a text
D
to highlight what an author knows about a topic
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Why did the Federalists support ratification of the Constitution?

A
They believed the Articles of Confederation were endangering the nation.
B
They were afraid the British monarchy would take over again.
C
They thought it would settle the question of slavery.
D
They thought it would solve all the problems of the government.
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Which rhetorical situation best reflects the appeal known as ethos?

A
A decorated US veteran shares a story about growing up with seven siblings and how her family survived living in a city with a high crime rate.
B
A school principal addresses a school board and explains how only one in five students surveyed say they feel the school-provided lunches are nutritious.
C
A successful, beloved author addresses a college writing class and describes how he developed ideas for his recently published book series.
D
A politician describes the importance of passing a local education bill so that schools can resume offering fine arts classes beginning the next school year.

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