Foundations of American Government

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This philosophy is the belief that citizens must give up some freedoms to the government in exchange for protection?

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Social contract theory

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The founding of the United States has traditional roots in Christian teachings and political philosophies. Which time period did most of these ideas come from?

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Enlightenment

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Which Founding Father is remembered as both a strong supporter of central government as well as the principal author of the U.S. Constitution?

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James Madison

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Which Founding Father demanded the U.S. Constitution describe the rights of states and individuals that the federal government should protect?

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George Mason

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Opponents of the New Jersey Plan argued that the plan favored —

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less populous states

Front

What was the First Constitution of the United States called?

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Articles of Confederation

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One way the U.S. government works to safeguard the U.S. free enterprise system is by —

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breaking up monopolistic businesses

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Which of the following are weaknesses found in the Articles of Confederation? Unable to enforce laws, Could not tax the states, Lacked the authority to regulate commerce and trade among the states

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All of the above

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Which political leader’s election to a fourth term brought about concerns that his election threatened the system of checks and balances?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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How did President Jefferson encourage the westward expansion of the United States?

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By purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France