Foundations of America

Which of the following was an important characteristic of American society as noted by Alexis de Tocqueville in 1831 - 1832?

• federalism

• imperialism

• populism

• isolationism

Why did Alexis de Tocqueville believe that American society was egalitarian?

• All Americans had the same wealth

• Americans lacked a hereditary social class of nobles

• Americans had just abolished slavery just before his visit

• The declaration of Independence announced that all men were created equal

Which guarantees freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion to individuals in the United States?

• the Treaty of Paris of 1783
• the Articles of Confederation
• the First Amendment to the US Constitution
• the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution

Which of the following words are part of the declaration of Independence?

• "They are endowed by the Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

• "All persons born in the United States are citizens of the United States"

• No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quarted in any house

• All citizens shall not be denied the right to bear arms

Which principle was adoped in the U.S. Constitution to ensure that no one branch of the federal government became too powerful?

• republican government

• popular sovereignty

• judicial review

• checks and balances

Why did Alexis de Tocqueville believe that American society was egalitarian?

• All Americans had the same wealth

• Americans lacked a hereditary social class of nobles

• Americans had just abolished sloavery just before his visit

• The Declaration of Independence announced that all men were created equal

Which branch of the government makes the laws?

• The executive branch

• The judicial branch

• The Legislative branch

• The olive branch

I replaced the Articles of Confederation and created the three branches of government. I am also considered a living document.

• Bill of Rights

• US Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• The Chicken Riots

I found these five values to be crucial for America's success as a constitutional republic; egalitarianism, populism, liberty, individualism, and laissez-faire.

• Alexis de Tocqueville

• John Locke

• George Washington

• George Bush

What is the meaning of this Latin term: "E Pluribus Unum", which has become the motto of the US?

• "out of many (comes) one"

• "out of one (comes) many"