Foundations of American Government Flashcard

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Which document begins with the phrase "We the People" and outlines the goals of the new American government?

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U.S. Constitution Preamble

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Who wrote the Second Treatise of Government, which influenced American ideas about government?

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John Locke

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Which of the following is NOT one of the goals listed in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution? Establish justice, Promote the general welfare, Secure the blessings of liberty, Abolish the monarchy

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Abolish the monarchy

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What year were the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts passed by the British Parliament?

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1774

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Which document is considered a foundational statement of individual rights and limited government, signed in 1215?

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Magna Carta

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According to Locke's theory, what is the main purpose of government?

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To protect natural rights

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Which of the following was a direct effect of the Intolerable Acts on the American colonies? The start of the French Revolution, The closing of Boston Harbor, The signing of the Magna Carta, The writing of the Federalist Papers

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The closing of Boston Harbor

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Which Federalist Paper argues for the necessity of a strong central government to prevent anarchy and disorder?

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Federalist Paper 15

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Which of the following best describes the main argument of Brutus 1? Support for a strong central government, Warning against a large, consolidated republic, Advocacy for monarchy, Defense of the Intolerable Acts

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Warning against a large, consolidated republic

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Which document contains a set of religious and moral laws that influenced Western legal traditions?

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10 Commandments