Civics Review Two (2)

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According to John Locke, what is the primary purpose of government?

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To protect individual rights

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Montesquieu’s idea of separation of powers aimed to:

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Prevent any single branch from becoming too powerful

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What key concept did John Locke contribute to American political thought?

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Social contract theory

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What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

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It granted independence to colonies.

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The Mayflower Compact introduced which principle?

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Self-government and majority rule

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In Common Sense, Thomas Paine argued for: Stronger ties with Britain, The abolition of slavery, Colonial independence from Britain, A stronger monarchy

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Colonial independence from Britain

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Which of the following directly led to the Declaration of Independence?
A. The French Revolution
B. The Boston Tea Party
C. The signing of the Articles of Confederation
D. The Constitutional Convention

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The Boston Tea Party

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? A. To declare war on Britain B. To explain why the colonies were separating from Britain C. To create a new system of government D. To form an alliance with France

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To explain why the colonies were separating from Britain

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Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?

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It created a weak central government that could not enforce laws.

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Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Options: It allowed Congress to tax citizens directly.
It had no executive branch to enforce laws.
It allowed the judiciary to dominate the legislature.
It limited states' powers.

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It had no executive branch to enforce laws.