USG Mid Term Exam Flashcard 2024

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July 4 1776 is important to US history because:

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It is the date of the Declaration of Independence

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What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

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Articles of Confederation

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Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

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strong central government

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Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Congress couldn't collect taxes, Weak central government, Provided for no common currency, All of the these

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All of the these

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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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Tenth

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Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.

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This amendment requires that police officers obtain a search warrant before they search a home for evidence when investigating a crime. It prevents unnecessary or unreasonable searches of a person's property.

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4th

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Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. Which amendment is this?

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1st

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Which amendment prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment?

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8th

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This amendment guarantees the right to a fair and legal trial, protects against testifying against yourself under oath.

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5th