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How did the philosophers of the Enlightenment view the relationship between government and the governed?

A
as more beneficial to the government
B
as more beneficial to the people governed
C
as not at all beneficial to either group
D
as mutually beneficial for people and government
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When the police arrest someone today, they must follow certain agreed-upon procedures. They are said to be following

A
due process.
B
the legislative branch.
C
the separation of powers.
D
the rule of law.
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Which statement about the northern states in the 1780s is accurate?

A
They generally had less enslaved labor than the southern states.
B
Their economy was based on agriculture.
C
They had far fewer large cities than the southern states.
D
They had very large farms called plantations.
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A direct democracy is one in which all citizens

A
vote in a Council of 500.
B
elect representatives to make decisions for them.
C
choose a strong leader to make all the laws.
D
vote on important decisions.
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Why were taxes an ongoing source of conflict for the American colonists?

A
They were taxed without having representation in Parliament.
B
They paid a higher tax rate than those living in England.
C
They felt the taxes should be invested in colonial infrastructure.
D
They did not get sufficient government services.
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Where did democracy begin?

A
Greek city-states
B
the United States
C
the Fertile Crescent
D
the Assyrian Empire
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What is the main difference between federal and confederal systems of government?

A
In a federal system power is distributed equally, while in a confederal system the states have less authority than the central government.
B
In a federal system there is no centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states.
C
In a federal system there is no centralized authority, while in a confederal system local offices give advice to a centralized authority.
D
In a federal system there is centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states.
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Which of these statements best describes the Greek city-states?

A
Each city-state had the same social organization.
B
Each city-state had its own form of government.
C
Each city-state had the same level of influence.
D
Each city-state allowed all people to vote.
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Locke argued that all humans are born with what natural rights?

A
opportunity, support, cooperation
B
life, liberty, property
C
opportunity, property, support
D
life, cooperation, liberty
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Which statement about the delegates at the Constitutional Convention is accurate?

A
The delegates all came to the convention from the same region.
B
The delegates agreed on what governmental changes were necessary.
C
The delegates considered each one of their states to have independent interests.
D
The delegates agreed on the same constitutional principles.
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When leaders use religious laws to govern, they most likely represent

A
a democracy.
B
an autocracy.
C
a monarchy.
D
a theocracy.
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Which statement best represents an economic weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

A
Congress set different tax rates for each state, leading to conflict.
B
The national government was unable to collect taxes.
C
States refused to collect taxes on behalf of the national government.
D
National and state taxes combined were too high for most citizens to pay.
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Which description best defines a confederation?

A
a system in which a national government and state governments share power equally
B
a government in which there is a single, all-powerful ruler
C
a government in which all citizens vote on all major issues and the majority rules
D
a system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty
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A sovereign group is one that is

A
large.
B
wealthy.
C
independent.
D
strong.
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The Magna Carta established the rights of

A
citizens.
B
neighboring countries.
C
military officers.
D
non-Christian believers.

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