Analyze the following principle of the Articles of Confederation: “Delegates to the Congress are appointed by the state legislatures who also have the power to recall those delegates.” What Declaration of Independence ideal does this reflect?(1 point)
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When government violates the social contract, the people have a right to overthrow it.
When government violates the social contract, the people have a right to overthrow it.
All people have certain rights.
All people have certain rights.
Governments are created by the people.
Governments are created by the people.
All people are created equal.
Governments are created by the people.
Analyze the perspective of Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists. What would be a policy aligned with their perspective?(1 point)
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a strong national bank
a strong national bank
a weak national bank
a weak national bank
an economy based on farming
an economy based on farming
a strong voice of the people in government
a strong national bank
What statement best analyzes the relationship between the people and the government?(1 point)
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The government exists to rule over the people, which creates a civil society.
The government exists to rule over the people, which creates a civil society.
The citizens hold their government accountable by voting, which encourages the government to serve the interests of the people.
The citizens hold their government accountable by voting, which encourages the government to serve the interests of the people.
The government exists because the founding fathers created it, which helps the people stay organized.
The government exists because the founding fathers created it, which helps the people stay organized.
The government exists because the people elect the leaders, which gives them control.
The government exists because the people elect the leaders, which gives them control.
The citizens hold their government accountable by voting, which encourages the government to serve the interests of the people.
How does the division of powers in the government help the branches to focus on the best interests of the people?(1 point)
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The branches are able to focus on specific tasks that are aligned to the rights of the people.
The branches are able to focus on specific tasks that are aligned to the rights of the people.
It gives the people more opportunity to interact with the government.
It gives the people more opportunity to interact with the government.
All branches work on the same tasks to ensure the people’s rights are protected.
All branches work on the same tasks to ensure the people’s rights are protected.
No one branch has all the power, which keeps the people’s rights intact.