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  1. What was one strength of the Articles of Confederation? (1 point)

It allowed states to make decisions for themselves.

It gave the federal government power to impose taxes.

It gave Congress the authority to overturn decisions made by the president.

It provided Congress with a means to regulate trade.

  1. Shays's rebellion in 1787 was in response to what? Select all that apply. (2 points)

expansion of territories

the Northwest Ordinance


seizure of farms

increased taxes

  1. The Enlightenment philosopher Baron de Montesquieu wrote about which government structure that was adopted in the Constitution? (1 point)

separation of church and state

limited government


separation of powers

self-government

  1. In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer? (1 point)

provide for a police force

provide a military

ensure liberty to future generations

provide money for scientific research

  1. What fraction of state legislatures must approve an amendment before it becomes law? (1 point)

one-half

three-fifth

two-thirds

three-fourths


  1. How does staying informed on important issues best help voters? (1 point)

It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why. ***

It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues.

It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates.

It helps voters follow the advertisements that candidates put out.


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