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What does the concept of limited government imply?

  • The government is free to make laws without restrictions.
  • The government has absolute power over the citizens.
  • The government derives its powers from the people. (correct)
  • Government intervention in daily life is encouraged.

Which of the following colonization types had the king's direct control?

  • Charter colonies
  • Democratic colonies
  • Proprietary colonies
  • Royal colonies (correct)

What was the first representative legislature in the New World established?

  • The Mayflower Compact
  • The Pennsylvania Assembly
  • The Continental Congress
  • The House of Burgesses (correct)

What type of colonies were Connecticut and Rhode Island classified as?

<p>Charter colonies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the term 'republicanism' refer to?

<p>The involvement of the citizens in making public decisions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document began the concept of limited government in England?

<p>The Magna Carta (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which colony was originally proprietary and later became royal?

<p>Delaware (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one primary reason for unification attempts among the colonies?

<p>To resist British rule and interference. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?

<p>Formation of a new government with three branches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plan proposed a bicameral legislature based on population?

<p>The Virginia Plan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was elected unanimously as the president of the Constitutional Convention?

<p>George Washington (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the New Jersey Plan advocate for in terms of representation?

<p>Equal representation for all states (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which delegates were notably absent from the Constitutional Convention?

<p>Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason the Albany Plan of Union was rejected?

<p>It was believed to give too much power to a central authority. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which event did the slogan 'no taxation without representation' gain prominence?

<p>The Stamp Act Congress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant action did colonists take at the Boston Tea Party?

<p>They destroyed British property by dumping tea into the harbor. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What outcome did the Intolerable Acts have on the American colonies?

<p>They increased tensions and ended self-rule. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Boston Massacre in 1770?

<p>It intensified anti-British sentiments among the colonists. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the first actions taken by the First Continental Congress in 1774?

<p>To draft a document asserting their grievances to the King. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which act was the first tax imposed on the colonists that affected paper products?

<p>The Stamp Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was William Penn's intention in advocating for unity among the colonies?

<p>To strengthen colonial defense and governance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the olive branch petition presented to the king?

<p>To seek a repeal of certain acts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is NOT one of the four common elements found in all state constitutions?

<p>Judicial supremacy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What power was NOT granted to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

<p>To regulate foreign trade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

<p>It required unanimous consent to amend (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed as commander by the Second Continental Congress?

<p>George Washington (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Articles of Confederation go into effect?

<p>1781 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a power granted to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

<p>To raise an army by requesting troops (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What document established the first national constitution of the United States?

<p>The Articles of Confederation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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