Foundational Documents

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Which of the following does not create a government, but it set the big ideas for independence and a new nation: Federalist 10, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence, Brutus 1?

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Declaration of Independence

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Thirteen sovereign states agreed to form a union for the purpose of defense, negotiate territorial issues, and relations with the native tribes is the main point of the...

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Articles of Confederation

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The American people created three independent branches each with prescribed powers and checks over the other branches.

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Constitution

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Which foundational document argues that the Constitution as originally written threatened the sovereignty of the states and the liberty of the people?

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Brutus 1

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Which foundational document said a large republic is the best way to safeguard against the negative effects of factions?

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Federalist 10

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Which foundational document said checks and balances and separation of powers will ensure that government officials and bodies will not extend their power beyond what is granted in the Constitution?

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Federalist 51

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Which foundational document said a strong, single executive (as opposed to a council) is preferable because it allows the executive to make quick, secretive decisions for which he alone can be held accountable.

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Federalist 70

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Which foundational document said through judicial review, an independent court system protects popular sovereignty and limited government? Options: Federalist 10, Federalist 51, Federalist 70, Federalist 78

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Federalist 78

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Which of the foundational documents said citizens must agitate against unjust laws in order to spawn social and political change? Options: Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Federalist 10, Letter from a Birmingham Jail

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Letter from a Birmingham Jail

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The idea that "Life terms for federal judges is the best way to ensure the country has an independent judiciary." Is most likely found in...

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Federalist 78