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What type of government is one where people elect representatives to make decisions for them?
A republic; a form of representative democracy
Where did the idea of citizenship originally come from?
Ancient Greeks
What event showed American leaders that the Articles of Confederation were too weak?
Shays’ Rebellion
Name the three branches of the U.S. government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun?
Apollo
Which ancient civilization influenced the development of representative government in the United States?
Ancient Romans
Which Enlightenment philosopher introduced the concept of natural rights?
John Locke
What types of states supported the New Jersey Plan during the Constitutional Convention?
Small-population states
What was the first plan of government used by the United States after the Revolutionary War?
The Articles of Confederation
Where would you be if you were standing on the Spanish Steps?
Rome
Describe an example of direct democracy.
A situation where all people directly vote on a decision
What three rights are considered natural rights according to Enlightenment thinkers?
Life, liberty, and property
What types of states supported the Virginia Plan during the Constitutional Convention?
Large-population states
What part of the Constitution guarantees basic rights to citizens?
The Bill of Rights
True or false: Halloween originated as an ancient Irish festival.
True
Which European philosopher developed the idea of checks and balances in government?
Montesquieu
Who was put on trial in the colonies that helped establish freedom of the press?
John Peter Zenger
What compromise combined both the New Jersey and Virginia Plans?
The Great Compromise
What did Antifederalists believe about the new Constitution?
They feared the federal government would be too strong and limit individual rights.
What is the outermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere called?
Exosphere
What is the concept called that divides government power among different branches?
Separation of powers
After independence, how was America’s government structured under the Articles of Confederation?
Strong state governments and a weak national government
Who is known as the “Father of the Constitution,
James Madison
Which branch of the government has the power to interpret laws?
Judicial branch
Troy Bolten and Gabriella Montez are the two main characters in what 2006 Disney movie?
High School Musical