2024 Mid Term Review

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What document announced the colonies' independence from Britain?

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Declaration of Independence

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Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

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James Madison

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

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The first U.S. constitution

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What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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It lacked the power to collect taxes.

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What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

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To introduce the Constitution's goals

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Which Enlightenment thinker influenced the idea of "natural rights"?

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John Locke

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What is the "rule of law"?

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Everyone must follow the law, including leaders

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What is federalism?

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A division of power between states and national government

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What compromise settled the debate over representation in Congress?

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Great Compromise

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What do the first three words of the Constitution, "We the People," represent?

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Popular sovereignty