American Government Final Exam Review

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What is considered to be the ‘birth certificate’ of the United States?

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Declaration of Independence

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Philosopher who wrote the Leviathan, believed in a strong government with the power residing in a ruler or monarch.

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Thomas Hobbes

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Who was the French philosopher who believed in the separation of powers within a government system as well as checks and balances?

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Montesquieu

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1.  Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which document outlined the structure of the first, but weak, government of the United States?

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Article of Confederation

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Federalists

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Advocated for a strong federal government and less state government. Did not believe the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights.

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Anti-Federalists: Advocated for more state government power and less federal government. Demanded a Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution

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Advocated for more state government power and less federal government. Demanded a Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution

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How many Senators does each state have?

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2

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How many representatives does each state have?

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based on population

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How many members are in the House of Representatives?

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435