Lesson 1.4 Exploring U.S. Government Structures

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What was the first constitution of the United States called?

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Articles of Confederation

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Which term describes a system where power is divided between a central government and regional governments?

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Federalism

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What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by exposing the inability of the federal government to maintain order?

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Shay's Rebellion

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Which document established a process for admitting new states to the Union from the Northwest Territory?

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Northwest Ordinance

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What is the main purpose of separation of powers in government?

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To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

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Sumptuary laws were primarily intended to:

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Control personal spending and consumption

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Key weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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It lacked the power to tax

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Example of federalism in the United States.

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States having their own laws in addition to federal laws.

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How did Shay's Rebellion influence the creation of the U.S. Constitution?

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It convinced leaders of the need for a stronger central government

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Which of the following best illustrates the concept of separation of powers?

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Congress passes laws, the president enforces them, and the courts interpret them