The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents. Which phrase completes the diagram?
(1 point)
Responses
economic freedom
economic freedom
self-government
self-government
separation of powers
separation of powers
individual rights
individual rights
Which document addressed colonial concerns about English policies?(1 point)
Responses
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Why did Parliament eventually repeal the Stamp Act?(1 point)
Responses
The colonists established a blockade against British goods
The colonists established a blockade against British goods
The colonists started destroying British goods.
The colonists started destroying British goods.
The colonists were able to produce their own goods
The colonists were able to produce their own goods
The colonists began boycotting British good
The colonists began boycotting British goods
he passage below is from a historical document.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
Which document contains this passage?
(1 point)
Responses
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact
US Constitution
US Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
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The passage below is from a historical document.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
Which document contains this passage?
(1 point)
Responses
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact
US Constitution
US Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
The passage below is from a historical document.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
Which Enlightenment idea is presented in this passage?
(1 point)
Responses
Natural Rights
Natural Rights
Separation of power
Separation of power
Checks and balances
Checks and balances
Social Contract
Natural Rights
Art. II. Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled.
How does the U.S. Constitution address concerns that resulted from the government described in this passage?
(1 point)
Responses
The new government could regulate trade between the states.
The new government could regulate trade between the states.
The new government could enforce treaties between the states.
The new government could enforce treaties between the states.
The new government could settle disputes between the states.
The new government could settle disputes between the states.
The new government could levy taxes between the states.
The new government could levy taxes between the states.
The new government could settle disputes between the states.
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How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation? (1 point)
Responses
It avoided the issue of states’ rights.
It avoided the issue of states’ rights.
It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
It allowed the states to elect representatives.
It allowed the states to elect representatives.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxe
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
Which best describes the type of government that the Articles of Confederation created?(1 point)
Responses
a strong central government with little power in the states
a strong central government with little power in the states
a strong central government with most power in the hands of one person
a strong central government with most power in the hands of one person
a weak central government with the power in independent states
a weak central government with the power in independent states
a weak central government with power shared by all citizens equally
a weak central government with the power in independent states
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What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?(1 point)
Responses
The lack of a strong military
The lack of a strong military
The lack of a federal court system
The lack of a federal court system
The lack of a bill of rights
The lack of a bill of rights
The lack of legislative veto power.
The lack of legislative veto power.