U.S. Government Concepts Flashcard

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What was the purpose of Government?

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To maintain order, Lead, Protect its citizens.

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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The colonists used it to declare independence from Britain.

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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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July 4, 1776

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Which of the following was one of the unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence? Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness, All of the above

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All of the above

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What are the two forms of Democracy?

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Direct/Indirect

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What type of governmental structure was set-up under the Articles of Confederation?

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The government was unicameral and each state had one vote.

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Which of the following is not considered a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Options:
Congress could not collect taxes.
The government was unable to enforce its laws.
The government was unicameral.
None of the above

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The government was unicameral.

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What stances did the Federalists and Antifederalists take?

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Federalists demanded a stronger central government; Anti-Federalists wanted a weak government.

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Which of the following is one of the major principles of the Constitution? Popular Sovereignty, Expressed Power, Jurisdiction, Elastic Clause

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Popular Sovereignty

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Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?

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Judicial Branch