Government Chapter 2

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A basic principle affirmed in the Declaration of Independence is that government should ________.

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be based upon the consent of the governed

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An important accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation was that it

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created fair policies for settling lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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What does the Declaration of Independence state about the source of government powers?

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derive their powers from the consent of the governed.

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The Magna Carta recognized the principle of limited government because it

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restricted the power of the monarchy.

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Why did colonists value limited government?

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They thought people should be protected from punishment by an unjust government.

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Why did New Jersey delegates not support the Virginia Plan?

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It gave too much power to the large states.

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Why was the Bill of Rights created?

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The new national government could trample on individual rights.

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Did the Virginia Plan propose a weaker executive branch than the New Jersey Plan?

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False

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The plan of government the United States adopted after independence. Select ALL that apply: established both a national and a regional court system, gave virtually all powers of the national government to the president, was a victory for those who favored strong state government, gave more power to larger, more prosperous states

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was a victory for those who favored strong state government

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the government could borrow money and levy taxes.

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False