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What does the concept of limited government imply?
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?
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?
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?
What type of colonies were Connecticut and Rhode Island classified as?
What did the term 'republicanism' refer to?
What did the term 'republicanism' refer to?
Which document began the concept of limited government in England?
Which document began the concept of limited government in England?
Which colony was originally proprietary and later became royal?
Which colony was originally proprietary and later became royal?
What was one primary reason for unification attempts among the colonies?
What was one primary reason for unification attempts among the colonies?
What was the main outcome of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?
What was the main outcome of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?
Which plan proposed a bicameral legislature based on population?
Which plan proposed a bicameral legislature based on population?
Who was elected unanimously as the president of the Constitutional Convention?
Who was elected unanimously as the president of the Constitutional Convention?
What did the New Jersey Plan advocate for in terms of representation?
What did the New Jersey Plan advocate for in terms of representation?
Which delegates were notably absent from the Constitutional Convention?
Which delegates were notably absent from the Constitutional Convention?
What was the main reason the Albany Plan of Union was rejected?
What was the main reason the Albany Plan of Union was rejected?
During which event did the slogan 'no taxation without representation' gain prominence?
During which event did the slogan 'no taxation without representation' gain prominence?
What significant action did colonists take at the Boston Tea Party?
What significant action did colonists take at the Boston Tea Party?
What outcome did the Intolerable Acts have on the American colonies?
What outcome did the Intolerable Acts have on the American colonies?
What was a consequence of the Boston Massacre in 1770?
What was a consequence of the Boston Massacre in 1770?
What was one of the first actions taken by the First Continental Congress in 1774?
What was one of the first actions taken by the First Continental Congress in 1774?
Which act was the first tax imposed on the colonists that affected paper products?
Which act was the first tax imposed on the colonists that affected paper products?
What was William Penn's intention in advocating for unity among the colonies?
What was William Penn's intention in advocating for unity among the colonies?
What was the main purpose of the olive branch petition presented to the king?
What was the main purpose of the olive branch petition presented to the king?
Which concept is NOT one of the four common elements found in all state constitutions?
Which concept is NOT one of the four common elements found in all state constitutions?
What power was NOT granted to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
What power was NOT granted to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Who was appointed as commander by the Second Continental Congress?
Who was appointed as commander by the Second Continental Congress?
When did the Articles of Confederation go into effect?
When did the Articles of Confederation go into effect?
Which of the following was a power granted to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
Which of the following was a power granted to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
What document established the first national constitution of the United States?
What document established the first national constitution of the United States?
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