Review CBA 2.9

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Which era in U.S. history is characterized by the establishment of the first permanent English colony in Jamestown?

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Colonization

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TX.§113.20.B.1.A.

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What document, signed in 1215, influenced the U.S. system of government by limiting the power of the monarchy?

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The Magna Carta

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TX.§113.20.B.15.A.

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Which principle of the U.S. Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

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Checks and Balances

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TX.§113.20.B.15.D.

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What are unalienable rights as defined in the Declaration of Independence?

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Rights that cannot be taken away or denied

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TX.§113.20.B.19.A.

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Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the freedom of speech?

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First Amendment

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TX.§113.20.B.19.B.

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Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution? Options: The signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Boston Tea Party, The Battle of Lexington and Concord, The Constitutional Convention

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The Battle of Lexington and Concord

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TX.§113.20.B.1.A.

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Which document served as a social contract for the Pilgrims and influenced the U.S. system of government?

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The Mayflower Compact

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TX.§113.20.B.15.A.

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What principle of the U.S. Constitution is demonstrated by the division of power between the national and state governments?

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Federalism

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TX.§113.20.B.15.D.

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Which of the following is an example of an unalienable right? The right to vote, The right to own property, The right to life, The right to a fair trial

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The right to life

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TX.§113.20.B.19.A.

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Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

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Fourth Amendment

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TX.§113.20.B.19.B.