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How did Napoleon help to restore the Catholic Church in France?

A
He permitted the Pope to nominate individuals for the role of bishops.
B
He allowed an exemption from paying any taxes for all Catholics.
C
He declared that only Catholics could serve in the French government.
D
He formally recognized the majority of France’s population was Catholic.
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What is the primary reason to have three branches of government?

A
Having three branches prevents the concentration of power in one branch.
B
Having three branches delineates specific roles for each branch.
C
Having three branches ensures that every decision made is one everyone can agree with.
D
Having three branches affirms absolute civilian control of the government.
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What was the overall purpose of the Declaration of the Rights of Man?

A
to create a government responsive to the people
B
to eliminate the monarchy and aristocracy
C
to guarantee a good life to all citizens
D
to eliminate the excessive power of clergy
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Which of the king’s actions prompted nobles to force the king to sign the Magna Carta? Select three options.He raised taxes to pay for wars.He took rights from the nobility.He was tyrannical.He restricted voting rights.He confiscated church lands.

A
He raised taxes to pay for wars.
B
He took rights from the nobility.
C
He was tyrannical.
D
He restricted voting rights.
E
He confiscated church lands.
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Read the quote by Maximilien de Robespierre.Terror is nothing other than justice, prompt, severe, inflexible.How does the quote best apply to the Committee of Public Safety under Robespierre’s leadership?

A
People had a right to a speedy trial under the Committee of Public Safety.
B
Citizens who behaved had nothing to fear from the Committee of Public Safety.
C
The Committee of Public Safety meted out justice fairly and evenly.
D
The Committee of Public Safety forcefully eliminated all opposition.
6

State governments have the power to

A
regulate interstate trade.
B
establish local governments.
C
declare war.
D
negotiate treaties.
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Why could the British restriction of trade be considered a violation of natural rights?

A
Restrictions interfered with individuals’ pursuit of economic self-interest.
B
Restrictions sacrificed trade that would have benefited the colonies for the Crown’s benefit.
C
Restrictions inhibited the natural right to property by denying colonists access to goods.
D
Restrictions denied colonists the right to conduct business with foreign powers.
8

Toussaint L’Ouverture issued a constitution to ensure that

A
Haiti would never rejoin the French republic.
B
Haiti would rejoin the French republic.
C
officials would be elected.
D
slavery would be abolished.
9

Both the Magna Carta and the Petition of Right addressed issues related to

A
war.
B
property.
C
taxation.
D
religion.
10

According to Article I of the Constitution, the legislative branch is made up of

A
the House and the Senate.
B
federal agencies and the framers.
C
local courts and the Supreme Court.
D
Congress and the military.
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Which document provided a model plan of government to other nations?

A
the Declaration of Independence
B
the US Constitution
C
the Articles of Confederation
D
the Bill of Rights
12

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson affirmed

A
the natural rights of all people.
B
the separation of church and state.
C
the end of all relations with Britain.
D
the new system of government.
13

While Latin American countries had many different ideas about government, those that wanted a liberal government preferred

A
strong regional rule.
B
strong centralized government.
C
authoritarian rule.
D
maintaining class structures.
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How do the three branches of the US government limit each other’s powers?

A
through popular sovereignty and federalism
B
through the House and Senate
C
through amendments and articles
D
through checks and balances
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When a king abdicates,

A
he seizes power.
B
he leaves the throne.
C
he makes new laws.
D
he rules the nation.

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