Tension between the colonists and the British government grew mainly due to what issue? - Taxes
What document eventually came out of the Second Continental Congress? - The declaration of
independence
In which section of the Declaration of Independence did the authors specify a right to revolution? - the
second section, based on Lockean philosophy and "self-evident" truths
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence? - Thomas Jefferson
What was the name of the first governing document the Founders wrote? - Articles of confederation
Why were the Founders concerned about pure democracy? - Mob rule could take over if people had too
much power
What event led the Founders to realize that the Articles of Confederation were inadequate? - Shay's
Rebellion
, What were the two central issues discussed at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia? - power
and representation
Which of the following plans concerning legislative organization was eventually adopted in the
Constitution? - the Connecticut compromise
What is the purpose of a constitution? - To create procedures for making laws
What does it mean that states typically have fairly decentralized governments? - Powers are often
divided between multiple authorities meaning that officials may have shared or overlapping
responsibilities
. Which of the following features of state constitutions makes it often easier for policy advocates to try
to shape national policy by first shaping state constitutions? - state constitutions are easier to amend
What tool allows citizens to vote on a law in a popular election? - Referendum
What event caused the adoption of the Constitution of 1845? - Texas became the 28th state in the union
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