How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
Gateway to American Government

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It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
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In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “We the People”?
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Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them
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In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats? Options: the responsibilities of government, the frequency of national elections, the legality of the U.S. Constitution, the support for the U.S. military soldier
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the responsibilities of government
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Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions? Options: watching political debates on television, discussing political issues at work, collecting opinions for a yearbook, gathering signatures for a petition
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gathering signatures for a petition
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What lessons did future U.S. leaders learn from the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon? Options: The president is responsible for enforcing the law., The president is accountable for obeying the law., The president is not allowed to hold secret talks with foreign governments., The president is not allowed to have private meetings with cabinet members.
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The president is accountable for obeying the law.
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What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common? Options: a written constitution, a national court system, a single ruler, a single legislative house
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a single ruler
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Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution? Both levels of government allow for the election of judges. Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties. Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors. Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.
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Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.
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