The major reason for the creation of the Articles of Confederation was the

fear of a powerful central government

This political cartoon emphasizes which concept

declaring independence requires a consensus

Any amendment to the Articles needed

unanimous consent of all 13 colonies

By signing the English Bill of Rights, William and Mary acknowledged that:

Further limits the power of the Crown; "Rule of Law"

An absolute monarch could be described as:

A ruler with near unlimited power

The first written constitution in the British Americas

Fundamental Orders of Conneticut

Which group had the most influence on the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence?

philosophers of the Enlightenment

Shay's rebellion demonstrated

the government could not maintain social order

The First Continental Congress

Passed a resolution which placed an embargo on British goods

A result of the Magna Carta was__?

The power of the monarch was Limited

One of the main actions of the Second Continental Congress was

to establish an army and prepare for war

An achievement of the Articles of Confederation include

states gave up their right to settle new lands to cent. gov

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Colonial Government Quiz Review

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1
Which of the following is an advantage of a unitary system of government?
uniform policy and law
directly responsive to local citizens
responsive to local issues
helps protect against tyranny
2
According to Locke, which of the following are natural rights?
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Life, liberty and death
Life, liberty and taxation with representation
Life, liberty and property
3
The major reason for the creation of the Articles of Confederation was the
need for judiciary
need for a powerful central government
fear of too much power of state governments
fear of a powerful central government
4
All of the following were British influences in colonial government EXCEPT.
presidential powers
ordered govenment
Common law
limited government
5
This political cartoon emphasizes which concept
declaring independence requires a consensus
a divided government works best
only a few states should declare independence
snakes are dangerous and need to be split up
6
Any amendment to the Articles needed
9 out of 13 to pass
unanimous consent of all 13 colonies
it could not be amended
a simple majority to amend
7
By signing the English Bill of Rights, William and Mary acknowledged that:
The nobles had more power in government
Further limits the power of the Crown; "Rule of Law"
All commoners could vote in Parliamentary elections
Colonial America possessed strong political power
8
According to Hobbes, a land prior to government
natural rights
state of nature
compact rights
Wee!
9
The first legislature in the British Americas?
Virginia House of Burgess
Parliament
Congress
Fundamental Orders of Conneticut
10
An absolute monarch could be described as:
popular sovereignty
A king or queen restricted by a constitution
A ruler with near unlimited power
An emperor, an empress who is accountable to the people
11
This document reflects a "Social Contract" in North America
The Constitution
The Mayflower Compact
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
12
The Declaration of Independence included all of the following EXCEPT
legitimate governments have the consent of the governed
a federal system of government
protection of natural rights
grievances' against the King
13
By signing the Mayflower Compact, colonist establish which principle?
individual liberties
Constitutional Monarchy
representative government
consent of the governed
14
The first written constitution in the British Americas
Common Sense
Fundamental Orders of Conneticut
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
15
Which group had the most influence on the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence?
philosophers of the Enlightenment
artists and writers of the Renaissance
religious doctrine of medieval times
political leaders in Spain and France
16
The colonial period was politically important because :
The colonist gained political experience &Representative gov
Colonist set the precedent for a limited government
they inherited an ordered government from G.B
All are correct
17
The British response to the Boston Tea Party
First Continental Congress
Guaranteed rights for colonists living in North America
Stamp Act
Intolerable Act
18
A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating gov.
a Constitution
Divine Right
a compact
Social Contract
19
Shay's rebellion demonstrated
the strength of the Articles of Confederation
the government could not maintain social order
the Congress of the confederation deprived peoples' rights
none of the above
20
The First Continental Congress
declared war on Great Britian
was successful in mending relations with King George
was only attended by six colonies
Passed a resolution which placed an embargo on British goods
21
The function of government includes all of the following EXCEPT
protect civil liberties
Provide services
provide social order
make economic decisions
22
The first shots of the American Revolution were fired at
Philadelphia Hall of Independence
Lexington and Concord
Boston and Concord
New York and Boston
23
A result of the Magna Carta was__?
The power of the monarch was Limited
England's government became an absolute monarchy
Taxes never went up again
The House of Commons was created.
24
One of the main actions of the Second Continental Congress was
created a federal government
create an national tax to pay for war
to establish an army and prepare for war
signed a treaty with Great Britian
25
An achievement of the Articles of Confederation include
regulate commerce between the states
states gave up their right to settle new lands to cent. gov
the ability to establish a strong economy
the right of the central gov to demand taxes from the state

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