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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the first permanent English settlement established in North America in 1607? | Jamestown, Virginia |
| What was the most common initial motivation for European settlement in North America? | Commerce |
| Which religious group settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to create a "city on a hill"? | Puritans |
| Who founded Providence, Rhode Island, after being banished for preaching extreme separation from the Church of England? | Roger Williams |
| Which midwife was banished from Massachusetts for her progressive ideas on religious tolerance and the rights of women? | Anne Hutchinson |
| Which English Catholic established a colony in Maryland as a refuge for his coreligionists? | George Calvert (Lord Baltimore) |
| What term describes the "holy experiment" launched by William Penn in Pennsylvania? | Ethnic and religious diversity |
| Which 1215 document established the principle that even kings must follow the law? | The Magna Carta |
| The 1628 Petition of Right prohibited the king from imprisoning people without _____. | Just cause |
| Which 1689 document protected individual rights from royal interference following the Glorious Revolution? | The English Bill of Rights |
| What form of government is defined by rule by one hereditary leader in the interest of all subjects? | Monarchy |
| In which system of government does a leader exercise unlimited power without regard for individual liberties? | Totalitarianism |
| What form of government occurs when participation depends on wealth, social status, or military position? | Oligarchy |
| How did the ancient Greeks define a system of government that gives power to the people directly or through representatives? | Democracy |
| What is the primary difference between direct democracy and indirect democracy? | Whether citizens make decisions personally or through elected representatives. |
| Why did the Framers of the U.S. Constitution prefer the term "republic" over "democracy"? | They feared mob rule and preferred representation by educated or wealthy citizens. |
| According to the Preamble, the government creates a system of laws and a federal judiciary to fulfill which function? | Establishing justice |
| Which function of government involves taking extraordinary measures, like creating the Department of Homeland Security, to contain threats? | Ensuring domestic tranquility |
| What role does the President fulfill to satisfy the governmental function of providing for the common defense? | Commander in chief of the armed forces |
| What are the commonly shared attitudes, beliefs, and core values about how a government should operate called? | Political culture |
| The principle that all citizens are the same in the eyes of the law is known as _____. | Political equality |
| Which principle states that governments must draw their powers from the consent of those they govern? | Popular consent |
| The central premise of direct democracy, where policies supported by over 50 percent of voters become law, is _____. | Majority rule |
| What is the doctrine that society should be governed by ethical principles understood through reason? | Natural law |
| Which tenet of American democracy traces its heavy emphasis on the individual back to the Puritans? | Individualism |
| How has the U.S. age profile changed since the founding era? | Average life expectancy has increased from 35 to nearly 80 years. |
| What is the coherent set of values and beliefs held by individuals about the purpose and scope of government? | Political ideology |
| Which political ideology favors limited government intervention, especially in regulating the economy? | Conservative |
| What is the primary goal of a social conservative? | To use government to support and further traditional moral teachings. |
| Which political ideology seeks to use government to foster equality and change the social status quo? | Liberal |
| How does a moderate typically view political issues? | From a relatively centrist or middle-of-the-road perspective. |
| Which ideology believes in limited government interference in both personal and economic liberties? | Libertarian |
| What do statists believe regarding government power? | They favor extensive government control of personal and economic liberties. |
| What was the primary cause of Shays' Rebellion in 1786? | High debt and farm seizures among rural farmers in Massachusetts. |
| How did Shays' Rebellion impact the national government's structure? | It prompted national leaders to replace the Articles of Confederation with a stronger federal government. |
| Under the Virginia Plan, how was representation in the legislature to be determined? | Based on the population of the states. |
| What was the primary proposal of the New Jersey Plan regarding state representation? | Representation should be equal for all states regardless of size. |
| How did the Great Compromise resolve the conflict between the Virginia and New Jersey plans? | It created a bicameral legislature with one house based on population and one with equal representation. |
| What was the purpose of the 3/5th Compromise? | To count enslaved people as three-fifths of a person for both representation and taxation. |
| Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution" and the primary author of the Bill of Rights? | James Madison |
| Which delegate refused to sign the Constitution until a bill of rights was added? | George Mason |
| According to the "Who's Who" chart, which delegate from New York wrote 51 of the Federalist Papers? | Alexander Hamilton |
| What subject is covered in Article I of the U.S. Constitution? | The Legislative branch |
| What subject is covered in Article II of the U.S. Constitution? | The Executive branch |
| What subject is covered in Article III of the U.S. Constitution? | The Judicial branch |
| Which article of the Constitution describes the process for adding amendments? | Article V |
| Which amendment protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition? | The First Amendment |
| What right is protected by the Second Amendment? | The right to keep and bear arms |
| The Third Amendment prohibits the government from forcing citizens to _____. | Quarter soldiers in their homes |
| Which amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures? | The Fourth Amendment |
| Which Fifth Amendment clause prevents a person from being tried twice for the same offense? | Double Jeopardy |
| The right to remain silent to avoid testifying against oneself is known as protection against _____. | Self-incrimination |
| Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury in criminal cases? | The Sixth Amendment |
| What does the Seventh Amendment guarantee in civil suits where the value exceeds twenty dollars? | Trial by jury |
| The Eighth Amendment prohibits the imposition of excessive bail and _____. | Cruel and unusual punishments |
| What is the core guarantee of the Ninth Amendment? | That people have rights beyond those specifically listed in the Constitution. |
| According to the Tenth Amendment, powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to _____. | The States or the people |
| How did the geography of the New England colonies shape their economy? | Harsh climate and rocky soil led to a reliance on shipbuilding, fishing, and trade. |
| What were the primary cash crops that drove the Southern plantation economy? | Tobacco, rice, and indigo |
| Why did the Middle colonies develop a more diverse economy than other regions? | They had fertile soil for farming and deep-water ports for international trade. |
| How did Southern labor systems affect the region's social structure? | The reliance on enslaved labor and indentured servitude created a rigid, hierarchical society. |
| Which Enlightenment-era philosopher's social contract theory heavily influenced the Declaration of Independence? | John Locke |
| What is the name of the two-dimensional political chart used to classify beliefs on economic and personal freedom? | The Nolan Chart |
| What was the "Starving Time" in Jamestown history? | The harsh winter of 1609-1610 where settlers faced extreme hunger and disease. |
| In the modern interpretation of the Ninth Amendment, which unlisted right did the Supreme Court recognize in 1965? | The right to privacy |
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