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Enlightenment idea that influenced the leaders of the American Revolution - ✔✔-Social Contract




How does the Bill of Rights reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Constitution? - ✔✔-The
Bill of Rights explicitly listed individual freedoms.




describes the general structure of the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation - ✔✔-It was
an alliance of independent states under a limited central government.




What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation? - ✔✔-The national government did not
have the power to impose taxes




What describes Clause 3 of Article IV, Section 2 in the Constitution? - ✔✔-Slave owners could reclaim
their slaves in states where they had fled.




Which major compromise was made at the Constitutional Convention? - ✔✔-The proportional
representation of enslaved persons




What describes the opposing views in the debates between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists? - ✔✔-
Federalists favored a strong central government while the Anti-Federalist favored strong state
governments.

, What is an argument outlined in Federalist, no. 10? - ✔✔-The diverse interests of the people would
prevent the development of powerful political parties.




How do the branches of government operate under the concept of checks and balances? - ✔✔-The
branches of government must cooperate to function, and each branch can restrict the others branches'
powers.




What is the goal of new federalism - ✔✔-Decentralize policy to enhance administrative efficiency and
reduce overall public spending




What is a primary effect of the census on the functioning of Congress? - ✔✔-It is used to determine the
number of House representatives for each state.




Which describes the purpose of Congressional appropriations committees? - ✔✔-They recommend how
specific funds are allocated




Which power is assigned to the House under the Constitution? - ✔✔-Originating congressional spending
bills




How does apportionment influence the makeup of Congress? - ✔✔-It determines the allocation of seats
in the House of Representatives based on the equal proportions method.




What is an example of checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches of
government? - ✔✔-The Senate must confirm the president's Supreme Court nominees

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