1. What level of government does an individual citizen have most influence?
a. National
b. State
c. City
d. World
City
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What is the Social Contract?
citizens give up power in exchange for protection of their rights by govt. If govt abuses power people have the right to overthrow the govt
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How did Shay’s Rebellion impact the future of the United States
It prompted American leaders to create a stronger national government
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What was the 3/5 compromise?
Compromise where every 5 slaves would count as 3 people for state representation
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What does the first amendment prohibit?
a. assembly of groups
b. criticism of government
c. establishment of an official religion
d. use of firearms
establishment of an official religion
200
2. An example of socialism is when:
a. Government provides health care for everyone in a country
b. One person controls everything
c. Someone talks a lot
d. A king is born
Government provides health care for everyone in a country
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Why was the French and Indian War fought
Over territory in North America
200
Did John Adams have similar or different beliefs compared to John Locke? Explain in detail
Similar because they both believed in the ideas of people being born with natural rights
200
1 Why did southern states want to include slaves in their population?
Increased population would increase their voting power
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What two things in the southern states prevented African Americans from voting? Explain in detail
poll taxes, literacy test
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Why is citizen participation important in a democracy? Explain in detail
Peoples voices can be heard in gov't
300
Who was Montesquieu? Where do we see his ideas currently in the United States?
French philosopher. We see his ideas with the three branches of govt.
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What was the purpose for the Declaration of Independence? Explain in detail
Colonies were declaring their separation from Great Britain.
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Why did the founding fathers create a representative democracy instead of a direct democracy?
a direct democracy would not be productive with a large population because too many voices and opinions would have to be heard. It would take a long time to get things done.
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Who has the final authority to interpret the Constitution?
Supreme Court
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What are the pros and cons of living in a socialist country? Explain why they are pros or cons
Pros= every citizen is taken care of Cons= high taxes, people become too reliant on government
400
Explain why the Glorious Revolution was an important event in British and American History?
First time the British parliament had more power than the king. Founding fathers created a country governed by the consent of the people.
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Explain why the founding fathers were paranoid about the national government having too much power?
Because of their past experiences under the control of Great Britain. Great Britain abused their power.
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Why did the founding fathers believe in the idea of three branches of government?
They did not want one branch or group of people to become too powerful
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25. Which amendment guaranteed African American men the right to vote?
a.14th
b.15th
c. 19th
d.13th
15th
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Who was John Locke?
British philosopher who believed in natural rights
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Why was the Northwest Ordinance important in United States History?
Created an orderly expansion of the United States
500
What is the Great Compromise?
Two house legislature. upper house would be based on equal representation for each state. Lower house representation would be based on state population
500
20. The First Amendment guarantees the right to:
a.libel
b.slander
c. due process
d. petition