The Constitutional Convention

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Why was the Articles of Confederation considered a failure?

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Weak central government with limited powers

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Which Enlightened philosopher wrote about the idea of natural rights? Options: Karl Marx, Adam Smith, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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John Locke

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What is the Enlightenment?

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The Enlightenment was an intellectual and philosophical movement in Europe during the 18th century.

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How does the Enlightenment era relate to the U.S. Constitution?

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The Enlightenment era influenced the ideas and principles found in the U.S. Constitution.

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The phrase "Every person is born with unalienable rights" supports which Enlightenment idea? Options: Social contract, Divine right, Absolute monarchy, Natural rights

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Natural rights

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What must the people do for the social contract to work according to Thomas Jefferson's support of the Enlightenment idea?

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give up some freedoms

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Popular sovereignty requires ________. Options: rule of law, separation of powers, consent of the governed, federalism

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consent of the governed

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Republicanism includes ______.

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the belief in electing representatives

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This popular Enlightenment idea proposed the purpose of a multicameral government. When exhibited properly, it divides the power among a legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

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separation of powers

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Under the new constitution, how much power does the central government and state have?

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Shared powers