question 6(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(foundations lo 4 hc)

introduction to the articles of confederation:
to all to whom these presents shall come, we the undersigned delegates of the states affixed to our names send greeting.

articles of confederation and perpetual union between the states of new hampshire, massachusetts-bay rhode island and providence plantations, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, virginia, north carolina, south carolina and georgia.

preamble to the u. s. constitution:
we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of america.

which option best analyzes the change of focus from state to federal government evident in the preamble to the u. s. constitution?

the founding fathers realized establishing a federal government would protect america.
swift military action if we are attacked by other nations was important to the founding fathers.
the founding fathers believed separation between the states and territories was important.
viewing american citizens as individuals was important to the founding fathers.
question 7(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(foundations lo 2 hc)

"that it is the right of the subjects to petition the king, and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal."

this quote from the english bill of rights may have influenced the colonists to believe that

each person had the right to pay money to get out of arrest and punishment
the king has the right to petition commitments that are considered illegal
certain prosecutions for petitioning may be considered illegal by the king
citizens should be able to bring requests and complaints to government
question 8(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(foundations lo 1 mc)

four statements by american writers. the first reads, we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. the second reads, representatives and direct taxes shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding indians not taxed, three fifths of all other persons. the third reads, where the whole power of one department is exercised by the same hands which possess the whole power of another department, the fundamental principles of a free constitution are subverted. the fourth reads, you are not to inquire how your trade may be increased, nor how you are to become a great and powerful people, but how your liberties can be secured; for liberty ought to be the direct end of your government.
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which statement best reflects john locke's idea of natural law?

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question 9(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(foundations lo 1 mc)

the ideas of john locke, an english philosopher, influenced the founding fathers to

ensure protection for people's natural rights
create a government with three separate branches
place the majority of power with a single ruler
make sure that the states have the most power
question 10(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(foundations lo 4 mc)

one of the problems in the articles of confederation was the congress had no power to
make states enforce laws. this was a problem because

individuals could take over the state governments
the states could not work closely with congress
it took away the importance of laws passed by congress
it made the states less powerful than congress
question 11(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(foundations lo 4 mc)

how did the u. s. constitution solve a problem created by the articles of confederation?

it gave the supreme court the ability to enforce laws.
it gave each state sovereign authority over its laws.
it required the supreme court to resolve disputes between states.
it required unanimous consent of states to be amended.
question 12(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(foundations lo 4 mc)

how did the u. s. constitution solve problems with the election of legislators under the articles of confederation?

it created a bicameral legislature, allowing each state two ways of passing laws.
it specified that the people would choose the representatives in federal government.
it created a congress, allowing each state an equal number of elected officials to represent it.
it created an executive branch, allowing each state to lobby the president for vetoes.
question 13(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(foundations lo 4 mc)

which phrase from the preamble to the constitution best reminds the states to work together cooperatively?

"insure domestic tranquility"
"secure the blessings of liberty"
"establish justice"
"provide for the common defense"