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What did John Adams believe in?
What did John Adams believe in?
Which Enlightenment thinker influenced Adams' ideas on the structure and function of the U.S. government?
Which Enlightenment thinker influenced Adams' ideas on the structure and function of the U.S. government?
What role did Adams play in shaping the political landscape of the United States?
What role did Adams play in shaping the political landscape of the United States?
What did Adams recognize the need for in the U.S. government?
What did Adams recognize the need for in the U.S. government?
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Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'?
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'?
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Which founding father was a strong advocate for a centralized government with a strong executive branch?
Which founding father was a strong advocate for a centralized government with a strong executive branch?
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Who played a crucial role in shaping American foreign policy and served as the first Chief Justice of the United States?
Who played a crucial role in shaping American foreign policy and served as the first Chief Justice of the United States?
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Which founding father was involved in drafting the Massachusetts Constitution, which served as a model for the U.S. Constitution?
Which founding father was involved in drafting the Massachusetts Constitution, which served as a model for the U.S. Constitution?
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Who is known for championing a national bank and a robust financial system to stabilize the economy of the United States?
Who is known for championing a national bank and a robust financial system to stabilize the economy of the United States?
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Which founding father's ideas greatly influenced the development of the U.S. government's legal framework, particularly on the importance of an independent judiciary?
Which founding father's ideas greatly influenced the development of the U.S. government's legal framework, particularly on the importance of an independent judiciary?
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Who advocated for agrarianism and promoted policies encouraging westward expansion, such as the Louisiana Purchase?
Who advocated for agrarianism and promoted policies encouraging westward expansion, such as the Louisiana Purchase?
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Which founding father's ideas on limited government and individual freedoms continue to shape the principles on which the United States was founded?
Which founding father's ideas on limited government and individual freedoms continue to shape the principles on which the United States was founded?
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Who worked to establish the country's credit and ensure its standing among other nations as the first Secretary of the Treasury?
Who worked to establish the country's credit and ensure its standing among other nations as the first Secretary of the Treasury?
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Which founding father believed in a system of dual sovereignty to prevent tyranny and ensure effective governance at both federal and state levels?
Which founding father believed in a system of dual sovereignty to prevent tyranny and ensure effective governance at both federal and state levels?
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Who played a key role in the formulation of the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?
Who played a key role in the formulation of the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?
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Which Founding Father was a vocal proponent of individual rights and liberties?
Which Founding Father was a vocal proponent of individual rights and liberties?
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Who was a staunch advocate for a decentralized government and expressed concerns about the concentration of power in the federal government?
Who was a staunch advocate for a decentralized government and expressed concerns about the concentration of power in the federal government?
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Who believed in the principles of judicial review and the rule of law, considering them essential for the functioning of a democratic society?
Who believed in the principles of judicial review and the rule of law, considering them essential for the functioning of a democratic society?
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Who played a crucial role in shaping the structure and powers of the federal judiciary during the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?
Who played a crucial role in shaping the structure and powers of the federal judiciary during the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?
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