L2 WHY PRESIDENT?

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What was a key reason for the American public's distrust of powerful leaders after the Revolutionary War?

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They had just fought a war to gain independence from them.

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What was a major reason for the Framers to create a weak federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

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To prevent tyranny.

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What does the term 'confederation' refer to in the context of the U.S. government?

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A union of independent states.

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What was one of the main issues with Congress under the Articles of Confederation? Options: It had too many representatives., It had the power to tax., It met too frequently., It only met once a year.

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It only met once a year.

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What was a significant limitation of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation? Options: It could raise taxes effectively., It had the authority to regulate trade., It lacked the power to raise money., It could enforce laws.

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It lacked the power to raise money.

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Which of the following was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: It lacked the power to tax., It allowed Congress to meet every month., It created a chief executive., It established a strong federal government.

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It lacked the power to tax.

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During the Constitutional Convention, what was a primary concern regarding the powers of the chief executive?

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How much authority the chief executive should have.

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What did the Framers want in a chief executive during the Constitutional Convention?

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A chief executive who could act quickly and decisively.

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How does the role of the U.S. president differ from that of monarchs in other nations?

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The president is elected and serves limited terms.

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What power was granted to the president regarding the military?

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The power to be commander in chief.