EOC Review Part 1

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Which quote from the Declaration of Independence is the best example of the political principle of popular sovereignty? Options: “..all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”, “... to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them…”, “That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…”, “The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.”

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“That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…”

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According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the power to govern come from?

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the people

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Which statement explains one difference between the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution?

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The U.S. Constitution provided for three branches of government, but the Articles of Confederation only provided for a legislative branch.

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Which action was considered a requirement by the Anti-Federalists for ratification of the Constitution? Options: equal representation of all states, abolition of slavery, inclusion of a bill of rights, creation of an aristocracy

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inclusion of a bill of rights

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What was a complaint against the Articles of Confederation that most Americans agreed with whether they were Federalists or Anti-Federalists during the ratification debate?

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The Articles of Confederation denied the central government the ability to raise necessary funds under its own authority.

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What principle was James Madison arguing for in the Federalist Papers when he cited French philosopher Montesquieu? Options: separation of powers, full faith and credit, a republican form of government, a bicameral legislature

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separation of powers

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Which scenario illustrates the checks and balances doctrine of the United States Constitution? Options: The president makes recommendations for the heads of federal agencies. Congress appoints heads of the Cabinet departments in the executive branch. The Supreme Court impeaches a member of Congress for ethics violations. Congress impeaches a president for violating a federal law.

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Congress impeaches a president for violating a federal law.

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Which statement provides an example of checks and balances? Options: The president can only serve two terms. Congress determines the rules for its proceedings. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in disputes between states. The president can grant a pardon to someone convicted of a federal crime.

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The president can grant a pardon to someone convicted of a federal crime.

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What is the primary purpose of a national convention for a political party?

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to nominate a presidential candidate

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Which of the following measures would require a mandatory referendum in Florida? a proposed amendment to the State constitution, a change to the sentencing requirements for crimes, a "hot potato" issue that lawmakers feel is very controversial, a proposed law introduced by citizens

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a proposed amendment to the State constitution