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what is the structure of the American system of government is based on?
enlightened reason
The American founders based their new governments in part on the ideas of which enlightenment philosopher?
John Locke
which event occurred last?
the treaty of Paris was signed
which principle was included in most state constitutions?
popular sovereignty; the people ratify the constitution and then vote for a government
which was an accomplishment of the US government under the articles of confederation?
the northwest ordinance was passed
The constitutional convention was called to address the problems that the United States faced under the articles of confederation. Which was not a problem that led to the convention?
the imperial crisis
what was the great compromise at the constitutional convention?
Congress was divided into two houses. the senate was seated equally by state; the house of representatives was seated by population
When Abraham Lincoln praised "The Government of the people, by the people, for the people," what constitutional principle was he referring to?
popular sovereignty
why were the federalists so anxious that New York and Virginia ratify the Constitution?
because without these large states the new national government would surely fail
why did the first congress add a bill of rights to the constitution?
because the ratification process had made it clear that the people wanted a list of rights incorporated into the document
which let if the US constitution lays out the powers and composition of the executive branch?
article II
which amendment protects the freedoms of religion, speech, and the press?
first
laid out by article I of the constitution, this branch of government is responsible for making laws. which branch is it?
the legislative branch
which of the following is an example of a reserved power?
establishing local governments
what powers are shared by the federal government and the state governments?
concurrent powers
what is the republican government clause?
this clause guarantees that all the states will continue to have governments that are chosen by the people
which of the following men was a not present at the constitutional convention?
Thomas Jefferson
what is the name of the system in which each branch of the US government can limit the actions of the other branches?
check and balances
which of the following is not an example of a check and balance put into the US constitution?
the president issued a paton of commutes someone's sentence *incorrect*
what sort of federalism was marked by an equal division of power between the state and the federal government?
dual federalism
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