SSCG3

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In a classroom debate, Scarlett argued that one group was more likely to be farmers or live in rural areas. Which group was she referring to?

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Anti-federalists

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Which of these is NOT a quote from a Federalist? "A bill of rights...serves to secure the minority against the usurpation and tyranny of the majority.", "...government...ought to be clothed with all the powers requisite to complete execution of its trust.", “A feeble executive implies a feeble execution of the government.”, “That there ought to be one court of supreme and final jurisdiction, is a proposition which is not likely to be contested.”

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"A bill of rights...serves to secure the minority against the usurpation and tyranny of the majority."

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Which of these is true about Federalists and antiFederalists?

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Anti-federalists wanted a strong central government.

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Under the Articles of Confederation, most governmental power was held by which of the following? States, Local communities, National government, Parliament

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States

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Any changes or amendments to the Articles of Confederation required the approval of _______. Options: Nine states, Seven states, Thirteen states, Eleven states

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Thirteen states

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Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states had to agree to pass legislation?

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Nine

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In the Preamble, what does the phrase "form a more perfect union" mean?

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Strengthen the relationship among the states

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Jackson, a member of the Legislative Branch, has the power to approve international treaties negotiated by the Executive Branch. This is an example of: Limited government, Federalism, Popular sovereignty, Checks and balances

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Checks and balances

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Under the Articles of Confederation the government could NOT regulate ______ among the states.

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Commerce (trade)

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What did the Constitution do about the Atlantic slave trade?

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It barred Congress from banning the slave trade for 20 years