Government Unit 1

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According to the Declaration of Independence, from where does government get the power to achieve its purpose?

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from the consent of the governed

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What is Popular Sovereignty?

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People voting and having a say in the governments decisions

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How did James Madison view the existence of “faction” in America?

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He feared faction but thought its effects could be managed by the existence of many competing factions.

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The Anti-Federalists in Brutus #1 argue that the proposed constitution would create too _________ a republic, a system of government that has never successfully existed in history.

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Which of the following weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation does this picture represent? Options: no common currency (money), no executive branch, no power to tax, one vote for each state

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no common currency (money)

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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, All of the above

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All of the above

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In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree.

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13

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What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed? A strong national government, A stronger militia, A common currency, The ability to sign peace treaties

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A strong national government

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The Great Compromise was a compromise between--

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Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan

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The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on--

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population