Government Chapter 2

Government Chapter 2

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

be based upon the consent of the governed

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An important accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation was that it

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

derive their powers from the consent of the governed.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Magna Carta recognized the principle of limited government because it

Back

restricted the power of the monarchy.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did colonists value limited government?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did New Jersey delegates not support the Virginia Plan?

Back

It gave too much power to the large states.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why was the Bill of Rights created?

Back

The new national government could trample on individual rights.

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