Foundations of American Democracy

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What document, adopted in 1787, serves as the supreme law of the United States?

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The U.S. Constitution

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Which group was concerned about the lack of a Bill of Rights in the original U.S. Constitution?

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Anti-Federalists

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Who is known for writing the majority of the Federalist Papers?

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Alexander Hamilton

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Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

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The Battle of Lexington and Concord

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What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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1776

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Which document was primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson? Options: The U.S. Constitution, The Bill of Rights, The Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation

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The Declaration of Independence

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What was the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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To protect individual liberties

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Which of the following was a key argument of the Federalists? A strong central government is necessary, States should have more power than the federal government, The Articles of Confederation should remain in place, The U.S. should remain a British colony

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A strong central government is necessary

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Who was the principal author of the U.S. Constitution?

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James Madison

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Which document was created to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

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The U.S. Constitution