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1) 1. The Declaration of Independence includes a list of colonial grievances against King George III, including “quartering large bodies of armed troops” in the colonists’ homes. When the colonies broke from Great Britain and formed the United States, t
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C. in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
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A. within the Bill of Rights
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D. by Articles I and II of the U.S. Constitution
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B. by the Articles of Confederation
2) 2. Which document contained a list of grievances committed by Britain, a statement about our unalienable rights, and established the independence of the United States of America? (8.15C)
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B. Declaration of Independence
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A. Stamp Act
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C. U.S. Constitution
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D. Articles of Confederation
3) 3. The Declaration of Independence refers to King George III as a “tyrant” and “unfit to be the ruler of a free people.” What is one way that the U.S. Constitution prevents government leaders from becoming tyrants? (8.15C)
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C. By determining which government officials would be paid for their service
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A. By setting the length of each term served by a senator or representative
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D. By abolishing slavery
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B. By establishing a method for amending the Constitution when necessary
4) 5. Which principle of the Constitution allows people to exercise power in their government? (8.15D)
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D. limited government
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A. popular sovereignty
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D. limited government
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B. separation of powers
5) 6. Which statement illustrates the system of checks and balances at work? (8.15D)
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B. Congress passes a law regulating the sale of handguns.
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D. The governor of New York discusses policy with the president.
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A. The president sends American troops on a peacekeeping mission to Europe.
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C. The Senate refuses to approve the president’s choice for a Supreme Court justice.
6) A proposed amendment can become part of the U.S. Constitution if it is ratified by – (8.16A)
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C. three-fourths of the state legislatures
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D. a majority of the Supreme Court justices
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A. a majority of state governors
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B. the President and the Cabinet
7) 12. Which provision was included in the United States Constitution to allow it to adapt to changing times? (8.16A)
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A. separation of powers
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C. a federal system
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B. an electoral college
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D. an amendment process
8) When citizens report for jury duty, they are helping uphold the constitutional right guaranteed by the – (8.19B)
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C. Seventh Amendment
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D. Ninth Amendment
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B. Sixth Amendment
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A. First Amendment
9) The First Amendment includes a “free exercise clause” that prohibits the government from interfering with a citizen’s – (8.25C)
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C. Spoken or written words
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B. Right to choose a home
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A. Representation in court
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D. Religious beliefs or practices
10) What has been the impact of the First Amendment’s separation of church and state on the American way of life? (8.25C)
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B. It has helped to promote religious freedom.
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C. It has increased American interest in religion.
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A. It has brought an end to religious differences.
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D. It has fostered inequality between religious groups.
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