Government

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The phrase "and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our Posterity" comes from

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the preamble to the constitution

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Which principle did Roger Williams strongly advocate for in the context of American governance? Options: The establishment of a national religion, The separation of church and state, The supremacy of state laws over federal laws, The promotion of a theocratic government

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The separation of church and state

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This is the formal vehicle through which policies are made and affairs of state are conducted.

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Government

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What was the primary goal of the Federalists during the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

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To promote a stronger national government with a system of checks and balances

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What was President Lyndon B. Johnson's 'Great Society'?

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A set of domestic programs aimed at reducing poverty and promoting social welfare

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Which of the following best describes the core assumption of the American Dream? It guarantees equal outcomes for all individuals regardless of effort., It emphasizes the pursuit of happiness through hard work and opportunity., It suggests that success is predetermined by one's social class., It focuses solely on the accumulation of wealth and material possessions.

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It emphasizes the pursuit of happiness through hard work and opportunity.

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What is the primary purpose of the checks and balances system in the United States government?

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To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others

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What is a Monarchy?

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A type of government in which the head of state is a king or queen.

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What is a primary distinction between categorical project grants and other federal grant programs?

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Categorical project grants carry strings attached by the national government.

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An oligarchy is ___________.

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rule by a small group of wealthy people