What is one reason the Framers wanted to model the U.S. government after the English government?(1 point)
Responses
The Framers wanted a government that was limited in size.
The Framers wanted a government that was limited in size.
The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.
The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.
The Framers wanted a monarch to rule.
The Framers wanted a monarch to rule.
The Framers were reluctant to look anywhere but England because they thought England’s government was perfect.
The correct response is: The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.
Is that the final correct answer?
Apologies for any confusion. No, the final correct answer is: The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.
Why did the Hebrew congregation write to George Washington?(1 point)
Responses
to ask him for assistance in practicing their religion
to ask him for assistance in practicing their religion
to congratulate him and thank him for enforcing religious tolerance in this country as president
to congratulate him and thank him for enforcing religious tolerance in this country as president
to tell him they were angry that he did not treat all religions fairly
to tell him they were angry that he did not treat all religions fairly
to try to get him to make the Jewish faith the national religion
The correct response is: to congratulate him and thank him for enforcing religious tolerance in this country as president.
How is a royal colony an example of self-government?(1 point)
Responses
A royal colony elected its own legislative body.
A royal colony elected its own legislative body.
A lord proprietor appointed their officials.
A lord proprietor appointed their officials.
Laws were created without the king’s counsel.
Laws were created without the king’s counsel.
Laws were created by lord proprietors.
The correct response is: A royal colony elected its own legislative body.
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence, written in 1776?(1 point)
Responses
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to define natural rights and list grievances against the king of England.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to define natural rights and list grievances against the king of England.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to outline the first government of the United States.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to outline the first government of the United States.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to describe the rights of the colonists.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to describe the rights of the colonists.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to list the rights of all U.S. citizens.
The correct response is: 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?(1 point)
Responses
A republic has separation of powers.
A republic has separation of powers.
A republic allows the voters to elect representatives to act on their behalf.
A republic allows the voters to elect representatives to act on their behalf.
A republic divides power between the federal government and the states.
A republic divides power between the federal government and the states.
A republic has a president as its leader.