Foundations of Government

What principle does the Declaration of Independence emphasize?

• Monarchy

• Individual Rights

• Feudalism

• Dictatorship

The Declaration of Independence was written primarily to:

• Establish a new form of government

• Declare independence from Britain

• Create a national bank

• Form an alliance with France

Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The Boston Tea Party

• Shays' Rebellion

• The Constitutional Convention

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

Which of the following was a major turning point in the opinion on government roles?

• The American Revolution

• The Bill of Rights

The Articles of Confederation established a government that had:

• Strong central authority

• Executive Branch

• No executive branch

• Legislative Branch

What does federalism refer to?

• A) A system of government where power is divided between national and state governments

• B) A type of monarchy

• C) A system with only state governments

• D) A form of direct democracy

Why did some Americans support increasing the power of the federal government?

• To allow the federal government to collect taxes

• To create conflict between the states

• To create a centralized banking system

• None of these

The Great Compromise led to the creation of:

• A) A unicameral legislature

• B) A bicameral legislature

• C) The Electoral College

• D) The Supreme Court

The Three-Fifths Compromise addressed:

• The taxation of goods

• Representation of enslaved individuals in Congress

• The rights of women

• The power of the states

Which amendment is known for emphasizing states' rights?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 15th Amendment