History Behind The Constitution

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What did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention aim to create, inspired by the ancient Roman Republic?

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A lasting republic with elected representatives

Answer explanation

The delegates aimed to create a lasting republic with elected representatives, inspired by the ancient Roman Republic.

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What lesson did American leaders take from the fate of the Roman Republic?

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The dangers of luxury and comfort over freedom

Answer explanation

The correct lesson American leaders took from the fate of the Roman Republic was the dangers of luxury and comfort over freedom.

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Which two historic British documents influenced the American system of government?

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The Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights

Answer explanation

The Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights influenced the American system of government by establishing principles of limited government and individual rights.

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Which tradition of a representative form of government was used by the American Colonists?

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The writing of the U.S. Constitution

Answer explanation

The correct answer is that the head of the government must obey the law, a principle shared by both the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights that became part of the American system.

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What right is guaranteed by both the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights?

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Right to vote

Answer explanation

Both the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights guarantee the right to trial by jury, making it the correct choice.

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What does the concept of habeas corpus ensure?

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No person may be held in prison without being charged with a specific crime

Answer explanation

The concept of habeas corpus ensures that no person may be held in prison without being charged with a specific crime.

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According to the text, what did the American leaders admire about Roman citizens?

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Their independent thinking and public service

Answer explanation

The American leaders admired Roman citizens for their independent thinking and public service, as mentioned in the text.

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What principle from the British documents was important to the American system regarding governance?

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Taxes cannot be raised without the consent of the people

Answer explanation

The correct principle from the British documents important to the American system regarding governance is that taxes cannot be raised without the consent of the people.