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Which of the following is a principle of republicanism?
- Wealthy individuals should run the government.
- Society functions best when everyone acts according to their own interests.
- Laws only apply to certain groups of citizens.
- People should rule themselves through elected officials.

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People should rule themselves through elected officials.

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What did Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton have in common?

Back

They were both advisors to President George Washington.

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What aspect of Jefferson's personality is best symbolized by the Lewis and Clark Expedition he oversaw?

Back

His natural curiosity about all things.

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Which statement about the writing of the Declaration of Independence is most accurate? Options: Most of the Continental Congress delegates contributed to it equally., Every single word was written by Thomas Jefferson., It was written over several months during the summer of 1776., The version that was adopted on July 4 differed from the original.

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The version that was adopted on July 4 differed from the original.

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What impact did the Louisiana Purchase have on the United States?

Back

It doubled the size of the nation's territory.

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What did the United States' purchase of the Louisiana Territory cost France?

Back

Access to an abundant supply of natural resources.

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What was a result of the Louisiana Purchase?

Back

It transferred territory from France to the United States.

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How did the Supreme Court's ruling in Marbury v. Madison (1803) change the government?

Back

It shifted the balance of power in favor of the judicial branch.

Front

How did the Supreme Court's ruling in Marbury v. Madison (1803) change the government?

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It shifted the balance of power in favor of the judicial branch.

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Which goal did President Thomas Jefferson want to achieve? Options: Granting voting rights to all adult citizens., Promoting the nation's agriculture rather than industrialization., Expanding the nation's territory to the Pacific coast., Making the United States a major military power.

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Promoting the nation's agriculture rather than industrialization.