Civics Unit 2

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Who was the English philosopher that wrote about natural rights philosophy?

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John Locke

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Who is the French philosopher whose thoughts on separation of powers influenced American government?

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Baron de Montesquieu

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What was Parliament's first direct tax on legal documents, pamphlets, paper, dice, and playing cards in the American Colonies called?

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Stamp Act

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Thomas Jefferson was...

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Main writer of the Declaration of Independence

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The Declaration of Independence was declared on what day?

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July 4th, 1776

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The Declaration of Independence was based on Locke's natural rights philosophy and said all men have the right to...

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Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness

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Americans fought the _____________ War to gain independence from _______________.

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Revolutionary, Britain

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What was America's first constitution?

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Articles of Confederation

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Which of the following is NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Confederation government developed a policy for developing western lands,
Central government had no power to collect taxes or enforce laws,
Central government had no executive or judicial branch,
Amending the Articles of Confederation required the approval of all states

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Confederation government developed a policy for developing western lands

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Which of the following is NOT true of the Virginia Plan?
Bicameral chambers in legislature,
Favored by the small states,
Representation of both chambers based on states' population,
Favored by more populous states

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Favored by the small states