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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?

Charter colonies Signup and view all the answers

What did the term 'republicanism' refer to?

The involvement of the citizens in making public decisions. Signup and view all the answers

Which document began the concept of limited government in England?

The Magna Carta Signup and view all the answers

Which colony was originally proprietary and later became royal?

Delaware Signup and view all the answers

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

To resist British rule and interference. Signup and view all the answers

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

Formation of a new government with three branches Signup and view all the answers

Which plan proposed a bicameral legislature based on population?

The Virginia Plan Signup and view all the answers

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

George Washington Signup and view all the answers

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

Equal representation for all states Signup and view all the answers

Which delegates were notably absent from the Constitutional Convention?

Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams Signup and view all the answers

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

It was believed to give too much power to a central authority. Signup and view all the answers

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

The Stamp Act Congress Signup and view all the answers

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

They destroyed British property by dumping tea into the harbor. Signup and view all the answers

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

They increased tensions and ended self-rule. Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Boston Massacre in 1770?

It intensified anti-British sentiments among the colonists. Signup and view all the answers

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

To draft a document asserting their grievances to the King. Signup and view all the answers

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

The Stamp Act Signup and view all the answers

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

To strengthen colonial defense and governance. Signup and view all the answers

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

To seek a repeal of certain acts Signup and view all the answers

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

Judicial supremacy Signup and view all the answers

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

To regulate foreign trade Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

It required unanimous consent to amend Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed as commander by the Second Continental Congress?

George Washington Signup and view all the answers

When did the Articles of Confederation go into effect?

1781 Signup and view all the answers

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

To raise an army by requesting troops Signup and view all the answers

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

The Articles of Confederation Signup and view all the answers

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What does the concept of limited government imply?

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

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

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

What did the term 'republicanism' refer to?

Which document began the concept of limited government in England?

Which colony was originally proprietary and later became royal?

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

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

Which plan proposed a bicameral legislature based on population?

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

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

Which delegates were notably absent from the Constitutional Convention?

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

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

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

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

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?

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 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?

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

What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Who was appointed as commander by the Second Continental Congress?

When did the Articles of Confederation go into effect?

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?

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