Government Final Review

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According to John Locke, what is the role purpose of government?

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To promote public good and protect life, liberty, and property of the people

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Which of these statements was included in the Declaration of Independence? We the People, All men are created equal, Give me liberty or give me death, Four score and seven years ago

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All men are created equal

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What are the most important examples of weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Options: The government could not declare war, the government had no President, no army, no navy, and no common currency, the government could not form new states, the government could not make national laws

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the government had no President, no army, no navy, and no common currency

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What was the purpose of the Great Compromise?

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the compromise created the Senate and the House of Representatives

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What was the main argument between Federalists and Anti-Federalists? Options: the issue of slavery, separation of church and state, use gold and silver to back currency, more power to the national government or to the state governments

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more power to the national government or to the state governments

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What are the main functions of government outlined in the Preamble of the Constitution?

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establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, promote the general welfare

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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separate from the rule of the English king

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Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the freedom of speech?

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First Amendment

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Explain how the system of checks and balances works to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Provide an example: The President can veto legislation passed by Congress. The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional. Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote. All of the above

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All of the above

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Which principle of the Constitution divides power between the national government and the state governments?

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Federalism

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept