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1. How would you best describe the Mayflower Compact in terms of government?
4. Look at the Declaration of Independence. Why did the founding fathers believe it
was justified to separate from England?
5. Charter
6. Founder
7. Proprietary
8. Royal
10. Which of the following theories had the most influence on the men who wrote
the Constitution? Force Theory, Social Contract, Evolutionary, Divine Right
11. What belief held by the framers of the Constitution helped develop its
philosophy?
12. “Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the
consent of the governed” demonstrates a belief in what ideal?
20. How are presidents and legislative bodies chosen in the United States?
26. Give an example of a check and a balance each branch of government has.
32. What impact did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have on the United States?
33. What Supreme Court case changed the interpretation of the 14th amendment as
it applies to schools?
34. What is a Bill of Attainder? Writ of Habeas Corpus? Ex Post Facto Laws?
35. Name some limitations of the freedoms granted in the 1st amendment
37. How would you describe the United States under the Articles of Confederation?