Standard 1 Review

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How did the idea expressed in Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution contribute to the development of federalism during the early years of the nation?

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It provided flexibility to Congress without undermining the autonomy of the states.

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Which statement best describes the influence the Federalist Papers had on the Constitution? Options: They served as the primary source of inspiration for the Constitution, They played a crucial role in promoting the ratification of the Constitution, They swayed public opinion in favor or rewriting the Constitution, They criticized the strong central government created under the Constitution

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They played a crucial role in promoting the ratification of the Constitution

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Based on this excerpt, what role did Madison think political parties should play in the new nation?

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They should protect republicanism.

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Based on this excerpt, what opinion did President Jefferson have about the Supreme Court's decision in Marbury v. Madison?

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The potential for the judiciary to wield excessive power was great and should not be ignored.

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What term refers to the idea that the national government shares power with state governments?

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Federalism

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Which government principle is in this diagram?

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Separation of Powers

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What was a primary reason the Stamp Act was seen as unjust by the American colonists?

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It was enacted without any representation from the colonies in the British Parliament.

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How did the principles of Republicanism shape the development of the U.S. Constitution, and what challenges arose in applying these principles to the new nation?

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The focus on individual rights and limited government inspired the inclusion of the Bill of Rights, but debates over federal versus state authority revealed tensions in applying these ideas.

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Why did Britain seek to tax the colonists in the 1760s?

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Britain needed money to pay for the French and Indian War.

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What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To explain why the colonies deserved independence