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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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D. by Articles I and II of the U.S. Constitution
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B. by the Articles of Confederation
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A. within the Bill of Rights
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C. in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
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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D. Articles of Confederation
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C. U.S. Constitution
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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A. By setting the length of each term served by a senator or representative
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B. By establishing a method for amending the Constitution when necessary
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D. By abolishing slavery
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C. By determining which government officials would be paid for their service
4) 5. Which principle of the Constitution allows people to exercise power in their government? (8.15D)
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B. separation of powers
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D. limited government
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A. popular sovereignty
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D. limited government
5) 6. Which statement illustrates the system of checks and balances at work? (8.15D)
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D. The governor of New York discusses policy with the president.
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B. Congress passes a law regulating the sale of handguns.
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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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A. a majority of state governors
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B. the President and the Cabinet
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D. a majority of the Supreme Court justices
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C. three-fourths of the state legislatures
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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C. a federal system
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A. separation of powers
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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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B. Sixth Amendment
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D. Ninth Amendment
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A. First Amendment
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C. Seventh 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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D. Religious beliefs or practices
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A. Representation in court
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B. Right to choose a home
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C. Spoken or written words
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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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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B. It has helped to promote religious freedom.
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C. It has increased American interest in religion.
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