VA/US Government Unit 1 Review

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Who argued that government must protect the natural rights of its citizens?

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John Locke

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What did Baron de Montesquieu advocate for in government structure?

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Separation of powers

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What is the primary role of elected representatives in a representative democracy?

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To act in the best interest of the people

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Which document served as a moral and legal justification for American independence?

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The Declaration of Independence

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Who were the key figures involved in drafting the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Ben Franklin

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The Articles of Confederation established a government that was primarily a:

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Confederation

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What event demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

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Shay’s Rebellion

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The Great Compromise established which legislative structure?

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Bicameral legislature

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What did the 3/5 Compromise address?

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Representation of slave states in Congress

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How is the president elected in the United States?

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indirectly, through the electoral college