Trimester 1 Civics Review

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The Intolerable Acts were punishment for which of the following? Lexington and Concord, Boston Tea Party, Declaration of Independence, Townshend Act

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Boston Tea Party

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The 3/5 Compromise enabled Southern states to count slaves in the population.

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so Southern states could get increased representation in the House of Representatives.

Front

There are ____ Senators from each state.

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2

Front

The Boston Massacre caused tensions to rise significantly between the British and the colonists because

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It was used as propaganda to anger colonists against the British.

Front

Suggested by Ben Franklin, this document was the first attempt to organize and unite the colonies during the French & Indian War.

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Albany Plan of Union

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The Declaration of Independence was signed on what day?

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July 4, 1776

Front

A nation in which voters elect representatives to govern them is called a

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republic

Front

The dispute between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan was resolved by the:

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Great Compromise

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Power is divided between the three branches is the principle of:

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separation of powers

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______ is a principle that creates a division of power or dual system between state and federal governments.

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Federalism