A major intention of the framers of the Articles of Confederation was to

Limit the central government's power

According to the Declaration of Independence, governments are established to

Protect the natural rights of citizens

Before 1763 the British policy of salutary neglect toward its American colonies was to

Benefit from the economic prosperity of the 13 colonies

The Virginia House of Burgesses and the Mayflower Compact had a similar effect in that both

Contributed to the development of representative democracy

Which aspect of the American Political system was influenced by Locke and Baron de Montesquieu?

Limitations on the power of government

In the Pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine urged the American colonists to

Declare their independence from Great Britain

The Articles of Confederation lasted only a few years because the Government

Lacked the ability to enforce its authority

The major purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to

Justify actions of people seeking to overthrow British rule

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1
A major intention of the framers of the Articles of Confederation was to
Give Congress control of interstate and foreign commerce
Model the new government after Great Britain’s government
Weaken the American people’s primary loyalty to their states
Limit the central government's power
2
According to the Declaration of Independence, governments are established to
Guarantee voting rights for all citizens
Protect the nation from invasion
Provide a system of checks and balances
Protect the natural rights of citizens
3
Before 1763 the British policy of salutary neglect toward its American colonies was to
Benefit from the economic prosperity of the 13 colonies
Encourage manufacturing in the American colonies
Treat all English people, including colonists, equal
Ensure that all mercantile regulations were followed
4
The Virginia House of Burgesses and the Mayflower Compact had a similar effect in that both
Gave settlers the power to establish colonies
Contributed to the development of representative democracy
Granted absolute authority to the colonial governors
Reinforced the English parliaments control over the colonies
5
The colonists slogan, “NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION,” expresses a belief in
Free Trade
The consent of the governed
The supremacy of Parliament
Economic interdependence
6
Which aspect of the American Political system was influenced by Locke and Baron de Montesquieu?
Executive control of foreign policy
Limitations on the power of government
Creation of the electoral college
Government regulation of the economy
7
In the Pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine urged the American colonists to
Compromise with the British
Reaffirm their loyalty to King George III
Declare their independence from Great Britain
Oppose the French colonization of North America
8
The Articles of Confederation lasted only a few years because the Government
Supported the extension of slavery into the Northwest
Compelled the states to abide by its treaties
Lacked the ability to enforce its authority
9
The major purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to
Provide for the establishment of new state governments
Justify actions of people seeking to overthrow British rule
Provide a plan of organization for a new government
Describe a strategy to defeat the British in the war
10
In writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson was influenced by the writers of
The Enlightenment Era
The Romantic era
The Renaissance
The Middle ages
11
Which map shows the most information about Earth’s features,such as rivers, lakes and mountains
Political
Demographic
Physical
Weather
12
A major criticism against the Articles of Confederation was that power was given primarily to
State governments
The national government
Military leaders
The electoral college

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