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American leaders sought to draft the Constitution as a new plan of government. Why had the previous plan failed?

A
It concentrated power in the states.
B
It heavily restricted the sovereignty of individual states.
C
It allowed for a power struggle between the central government and the states.
D
It created a confederation with weak central power.
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Which philosopher of the Enlightenment most influenced Thomas Jefferson when drafting the Declaration of Independence?

A
Hobbes
B
Locke
C
Montesquieu
D
Voltaire
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The US Constitution was attractive to many because it outlines a representative democracy, which

A
restricts the ability of citizens to participate in government.
B
allows government leaders to maintain power for long periods of time.
C
allows citizens to vote for representatives within government.
D
hinders the ability of governments to transfer power.
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How did the Constitution overcome the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

A
The new plan of government centralized power heavily into a single entity.
B
The new plan of government had a strong centralized government but protected state autonomy and rights.
C
The new plan of government weakened the central government and provided states more control.
D
The new plan of government centralized power and left the states to determine their own role.
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The ideas of the Enlightenment, including the concept of the social contract, influenced the American Revolution. Which of these statements best explains what a social contract is?

A
People choose government representatives who write and pass laws.
B
People rule through their elected representatives.
C
People run the state by exerting their will.
D
People support the government in exchange for rights and protection.

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