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rulers
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philosophers
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enemies
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What was the primary way the farms in the South differed from those in the North?

A
The farms of the South did not rely on enslaved labor.
B
The farms of the South raised cash crops using a plantation system.
C
The farms of the South only provided crops for southern families.
D
The farms of the South were pushed aside for other industries.
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Citizens would most likely state their views about issues affecting their community during

A
a Supreme Court hearing.
B
a congressional hearing.
C
a state senate meeting.
D
a city council meeting.
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In addition to Judeo-Christian principles, American government was influenced by principles first used in ancient Greece and in

A
Egypt.
B
Rome.
C
Babylon.
D
Assyria.
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In which section of the Declaration of Independence is the purpose of government described?

A
the Preamble
B
the body
C
the conclusion
D
the grievances
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The Magna Carta placed clear limits on the power of the

A
citizens.
B
army.
C
king.
D
Church.
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What was the result of administrative weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation?

A
The national government could not maintain order.
B
The national government overruled many state laws.
C
The national government courts found people guilty without a trial.
D
The national government taxes were too high.
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unity
B
freedom
C
tyranny
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As economic theories, socialism and communism sought to

A
encourage private ownership of businesses.
B
even out inequalities of wealth.
C
encourage little government oversight.
D
build housing and schools for workers.
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Which was a main reason for creating the Articles of Confederation?

A
to determine the power of states and the federal government
B
to have a tax system to generate money
C
to outline the role of individual citizens in government
D
to have a strong national government after the Revolutionary War
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dictators
B
capitalists
C
monarchs
D
workers
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Christian teachings helped influence the Declaration of Independence by promoting the idea

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that truth is self-evident.
B
that people are equal.
C
that happiness is worthwhile.
D
that people should judge their neighbors.
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What did the philosophers of the Enlightenment seek to understand?

A
the natural rights behind religion’s continued power
B
the natural rights governing human behavior and society
C
the natural rights that gave leaders absolute power
D
the natural rights that governed the physical universe
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In the United States, who elects the legislature?

A
the Senate
B
the House
C
citizens
D
political parties
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Which factors contributed to the beginning of the Enlightenment movement? Check all that apply.

A
the age of science and scientific inquiry
B
the revival of religious belief and study
C
the age of reason-based inquiry
D
the advancement in all areas of human interest
E
the resurgence of past ideas and principles
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The Magna Carta was presented to King John in 1215 because people

A
were tired of his tyrannical rule.
B
wanted him to declare war on France.
C
wanted to praise him for his good deeds.
D
were afraid he was too weak a ruler.
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Which statement best describes how the US Constitution affects the separation of powers in the federal government?

A
It divides government into three branches, overseen by the president.
B
It guarantees that separate branches of government have similar powers.
C
It divides government into three branches with separate powers.
D
It guarantees that separate branches of government have unlimited powers.
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The most important way in which the Greeks influenced American democracy was by allowing

A
city-states to follow their own form of government.
B
citizens to participate in government.
C
elected representatives to make all decisions.
D
strong leaders to make all decisions.
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Read this excerpt from the English Bill of Rights.That the freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in Parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament.According to this excerpt, members of Parliament are allowed to

A
practice any religion they choose.
B
have a trial by jury.
C
communicate opinions and ideas.
D
share power with the monarchy.
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In a direct democracy, who votes on government policy?

A
senators
B
all citizens
C
representatives
D
only democrats

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