1. What is one reason the Framers wanted to model the U.S. government after the English government?(1 point)
A. The Framers wanted a government that was limited in size.
B. The Framers were reluctant to look anywhere but England because they thought England’s government was perfect.
C. The Framers wanted a monarch to rule.
D. The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.
Number 3 and 17 were wrong
D. The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.
C. Increasing the power of the national government has promoted more equality in the U.S.
Those who support increasing the power of the national government over the states are likely to favor the justification that increasing national government power promotes more equality in the United States. The argument is that a stronger national government can better ensure that all citizens are treated fairly and have equal access to rights and opportunities. By having a centralized authority, the national government can enact and enforce policies that protect against discrimination, promote social justice, and address systemic inequalities at a national level.
Why did the Hebrew congregation write to George Washington?(1 point)
A. to try to get him to make the Jewish faith the national religion
B. to congratulate him and thank him for enforcing religious tolerance in this country as president
C. to tell him they were angry that he did not treat all religions fairly
D. to ask him for assistance in practicing their religion
How is a royal colony an example of self-government?
A. A lord proprietor appointed their officials.
B. A royal colony elected its own legislative body.
C. Laws were created without the king’s counsel.
D. Laws were created by lord proprietors.
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence, written in 1776?
A. The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to describe the rights of the colonists.
B. The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to outline the first government of the United States.
C. The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to list the rights of all U.S. citizens.
D. The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to define natural rights and list grievances against the king of England.
D. The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to define natural rights and list grievances against the king of England.
What is the benefit of a republic?
A. A republic allows the voters to elect representatives to act on their behalf.
B. A republic divides power between the federal government and the states.
C. A republic has separation of powers.
D. A republic has a president as its leader.
A. A republic allows the voters to elect representatives to act on their behalf.
Which of the following statements best describes the influence of a democratic government on a country’s economy?
A. Countries with economic freedoms, property rights, and the rule of law have historically seen greater economic growth in their communities because they are more efficient and productive.
B. A democratic society has very little influence on a country’s economy.
C. Countries with fewer economic freedoms and rule by law have historically seen greater economic growth in their communities because they are more efficient and productive.
D. Countries that use military rule tend to see greater levels of economic growth.