US Government

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Under the Articles of Confederation, which government had the MOST power? Options: Legislative branch, the president, the state governments, national government

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the state governments

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Which of the following is an example of a weakness in the Articles of Confederation? Options: Congress couldn't collect taxes, Weak national government, Provided no common currency/money for all 13 states.

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All of the above

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Why was this first U.S. government so weak? Options: King George III was still in charge of USA, Americans were afraid to give their new government too much power, The American army did not win their independence from Great Britain and King George III.

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Americans were afraid to give their new government too much power

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What is the name of the first written plan of government for the newly independent U.S.A.? Options: Constitution, Treaty of Paris, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation

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Articles of Confederation

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According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

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Overthrow the government

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TRUE Or FALSE: According to John Locke, the people have the right to revolt if the government doesn't follow the rules of the social contract.

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True

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What role did the government have, according to John Locke?

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Protect the people's natural rights

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Which branch of the United States government creates laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Which branch of the United States government carries out (enforces) laws?

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Executive Branch

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Which branch of the government has the power to declare laws and decrees unconstitutional?

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Judicial Branch