AnswersOH-American History AUnit Test

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Which of the following statements best describes the general process of how laws are made in the United States?

A
A law is created by Congress, signed by the president, and interpreted by the courts.
B
A law is created by the president, signed by the courts, and interpreted by Congress.
C
A law is created by the courts, signed by the president, and interpreted by Congress.
D
A law is created by the president, signed by Congress, and interpreted by the courts.
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At the Constitutional Convention, what proposal for state representation was supported by larger states but not by smaller ones?

A
the Virginia Plan
B
the Articles of Confederation
C
the New Jersey Plan
D
the Great Compromise
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The Declaration of Independence was different from previous documents prepared by colonists because it

A
committed the colonies to being independent.
B
asked King George III to take action.
C
did not list problems colonists had with British rule.
D
was approved by the Continental Congress.
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An Enlightenment idea that influenced the Declaration of Independence was that a social contract

A
controls the way businesses make money.
B
specifies how much people must pay in taxes.
C
states the rights of rulers and citizens.
D
determines which class of people will be powerful.
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Why did the Second Continental Congress vote twice on the Declaration of Independence?

A
It wanted a unanimous vote.
B
It was required by Congress.
C
It wanted to include other colonies.
D
It wanted to make changes between votes.

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