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Why did John Locke believe it was sometimes appropriate to overthrow the government?

A
He believed that governments could fail to have absolute power.
B
He believed that governments could fail to protect people’s rights.
C
He believed that the rights of all people should be recognized.
D
He believed that wealthy landowners should not work in government.
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Why was there rebellion under the Articles of Confederation?

A
People were frustrated by the weak central government.
B
People were upset about the American Revolution.
C
People wanted representatives to write fewer laws.
D
People wanted the country to reunite with Britain.
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Read the excerpt:We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.-Preamble to the US Constitution

A
It reflects the idea that the government’s power comes from the people.
B
It reflects the idea that men and women should have equal rights.
C
It reflects the idea that people cannot be trusted to rule themselves.
D
It reflects the idea that only a government with absolute power can protect people.
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Why does the preamble to the Constitution discuss promoting the general welfare?

A
Promoting the general welfare secures liberty.
B
The common good is more important than individual interests.
C
Promoting the general welfare is the sole purpose of government.
D
The people of the United States asked that it be included.
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What did Abigail Adams ask the founders of the new government?

A
to remember women’s rights
B
to give unlimited power to landowners
C
to write about the American Revolution
D
to increase educational opportunities for boys

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