Independence

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From colony to state

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1.

Which fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
  
  The government should guarantee every citizen economic security.
- B.
  
  The central government and state governments should have equal power.
- C.
  
  Rulers derive their right to govern from God and are therefore bound to govern in the nation’s best interest.
- D.
  
  If the government denies its people certain basic rights, that government can be overthrown.
Correct Answer
D. If the government denies its people certain basic rights, that government can be overthrown.
2.

“The only representatives of the people of these colonies are persons chosen therein by themselves; and that no taxes ever have been, or can be constitutionally imposed on them but by their respective legislatures.” -Statement by the Stamp Act Congress, 1765 What is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from this quotation?
- A.
  
  The colonists should be opposed to all taxation.
- B.
  
  The English King should have the right to tax the colonists.
- C.
  
  Only the colonists’ elected representatives should have the power to levy taxes.
- D.
  
  The colonial legislatures should be appointed by the English King with the consent of Parliament.
Correct Answer
C. Only the colonists’ elected representatives should have the power to levy taxes.
3.

The Mayflower Compact of 1620 is considered an important step in the development of democracy in America because it
- A.
  
  Granted all males the right to vote
- B.
  
  Created the first colonial judiciary
- C.
  
  Established freedom of religion
- D.
  
  Expressed the importance of self-government
Correct Answer
D. Expressed the importance of self-government
4.

Which feature must a nation have to be considered a democracy?
- A.
  
  A strong president
- B.
  
  Citizen participation in government
- C.
  
  Elected judges to conduct trials
- D.
  
  A set of laws
Correct Answer
B. Citizen participation in government
5.

French Enlightenment philosopher Baron De Montesquieu praised the British political system because it divided the power of government between the monarch and the two houses of Parliament. Which principle included in the United States Constitution shows that the framers agreed with Montesquieu?
- A.
  
  Separation of powers
- B.
  
  Federal supremacy
- C.
  
  Implied powers
- D.
  
  Due process
Correct Answer
A. Separation of powers

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Independence

Which fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

The Mayflower Compact of 1620 is considered an important step in the development of democracy in America because it

Which feature must a nation have to be considered a democracy?

French Enlightenment philosopher Baron De Montesquieu praised the British political system because it divided the power of government between the monarch and the two houses of Parliament. Which principle included in the United States Constitution shows that the framers agreed with Montesquieu?