EOC Review: Foundations of American Government Flashcard 1

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How did Enlightenment ideas influence the American Declaration of Independence?

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They emphasized the importance of individual rights and government by consent.

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What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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It lacked the power to regulate interstate commerce.

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Which principle of the U.S. Constitution is demonstrated by the division of government into three branches?

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Separation of powers

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What was the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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To protect individual liberties against government infringement

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How did the Land Ordinance Act of 1785 contribute to westward expansion?

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It established a system for surveying and selling western lands.

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What was the significance of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

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It established a process for territories to become states.

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Which issue did the Great Compromise resolve during the Constitutional Convention? Options: The method of electing the president, The representation of states in Congress, The regulation of interstate commerce, The abolition of slavery

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The representation of states in Congress

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How does the system of checks and balances work in the U.S. government?

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It ensures that no single branch becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the others.

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Which Enlightenment thinker is most closely associated with the idea of separation of powers?

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Montesquieu

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What was the main goal of the framers when creating the U.S. Constitution?

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To create a strong central government while preserving state sovereignty