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In the 1700s, the concept of individualism was so important for Americans that

A
rights were added to the Constitution in the Bill of Rights.
B
the Constitution guaranteed people’s rights.
C
they divided the government into three separate branches.
D
the Declaration of Independence guaranteed natural rights.
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Which does the Ninth Amendment limit?

A
an individual’s freedom of speech
B
government power
C
an individual’s right to trial
D
due process of law
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Which principle was built into the Constitution?

A
unlimited presidential power
B
shared power between states and local governments
C
shared power between people and the states
D
limited government
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Both state governments and the federal government have the power to

A
negotiate treaties.
B
regulate interstate trade.
C
collect taxes.
D
issue state licenses.
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Which of the following best describes a compelling argumentative essay?

A
a clear thesis, a detailed outline, and a strong conclusion
B
a clear thesis, sound arguments and counterarguments, and a strong conclusion
C
a clear thesis, a short outline, and a strong conclusion
D
a clear thesis, sound arguments, and a strong conclusion
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Founders who supported natural rights also supported adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution because

A
they wanted the Constitution to include popular sovereignty.
B
they wanted to limit government power.
C
the Bill of Rights made it easier to overthrow the government.
D
the Bill of Rights included specific rights for people.
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Which of the following best summarizes the contents of the Declaration of Independence?

A
a list of grievances against Britain and a rejection of British rule
B
a list of grievances against Britain and a proposed new constitution
C
an appeal to the social contract and ideas for changes in British rule
D
an appeal to the social contract and a proposed new constitution
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Which Anti-Federalist later became president of the United States?

A
Patrick Henry
B
Samuel Adams
C
James Monroe
D
George Mason
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As coauthors of the “Federalist Papers,” Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay all

A
argued for the protection of states’ rights.
B
served as presidents of the United States.
C
defended the Bill of Rights.
D
urged ratification of the Constitution.
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Which freedoms does the First Amendment include?

A
freedom to bear arms and freedom of speech
B
freedom of assembly and freedom of religion
C
protection against illegal search and seizure
D
protection from illegal harassment
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Which battle marked the end of the Revolutionary War?

A
the Battle of Long Island
B
the Battle of Philadelphia
C
the Battle of Saratoga
D
the Battle of Yorktown
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Which best states George Washington’s connection to the 1787 Constitutional Convention?

A
He was an honorary delegate because he had led the Continental army.
B
He delivered the new Constitution to Great Britain as an ambassador.
C
He led the Constitutional Convention because he was respected throughout the nation.
D
He led the Constitutional Convention because he was known for his wisdom and humor.
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Why did Southern and Northern delegates disagree over whether the new Congress should have the commerce power?

A
Northerners feared it would lead to ex-panded trade in enslaved people.
B
Northerners feared it would lead to the end of the trade in enslavement.
C
Southerners feared it would lead to the end of the trade in enslaved people.
D
Southerners feared it would lead to the trade in enslaved people in the North.
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Read the thesis statement from an argumentative essay about the importance of National Parks to the economy.National parks are very influential role in the economy of the United States because they encourage tourism and create job opportunities.Which of the following is a counterclaim that the essay’s writer might address?

A
When national parks have too many visitors, it can cause the destruction of natural and cultural places.
B
Visitors need a variety of services, which creates jobs for local residents that live nearby national parks.
C
When national parks were created, it was to protect natural and cultural places.
D
Visitors need to understand how to throw away their trash when visiting national parks.
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Read the excerpt from Article V of the Constitution below.The Congress . . . shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or . . . shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States. Based on the excerpt, which of the following best describes the process of amending the Constitution?

A
The process of amending the Constitution is difficult, and it happens rarely.
B
The process of amending the Constitution is easy, and it happens often.
C
The process of amending the Constitution is difficult, but it happens often.
D
The process of amending the Constitution is easy, but it happens rarely.
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Which statement is most likely an interpretation of the Second Amendment?

A
No one should be able to own or use a gun.
B
Only local governments can pass gun laws.
C
Bearing arms is only for the purpose of hunting.
D
There should be no limits on owning and using guns.
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Which right is guaranteed by the Seventh Amendment?

A
the right to a jury trial in civil matters that involve over $20
B
the right to refuse to incriminate oneself in court proceedings
C
the right to legal representation in all court cases
D
the right to due process of law in criminal cases
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To protect individual rights, the Anti-Federalists wanted to

A
rewrite the Constitution.
B
ratify the Constitution.
C
add a bill of rights to the Constitution.
D
remove amendments to the Constitution.
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Which of the following best describes the executive branch of government under the Articles of Confederation?

A
It consisted of a president alone.
B
It consisted of Congress alone.
C
It consisted of Congress and a president.
D
It consisted of a two-house Congress.
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According to Article II of the Constitution, one of the president’s duties is to

A
serve as commander in chief.
B
create laws and interpret them.
C
set up and manage the courts.
D
serve in the House and Senate.

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