Foundations of US Government

Which of these is a characteristic of a federal form of government?

Which statement best describes what is meant by limited government?

Which condition must be true for a nation to exist?

What form of government is the US federal government?

Which statement best describes the colonial attitude before the 1760s?

Which is the earliest document to which the United States can trace its democratic heritage?

Which Roman contribution to political theory was adapted by the Founding Fathers?

Which idea is included in the concept of natural law?

According to the Declaration of Independence, what are the three most basic rights?

Which sentence best describes the effect of the Articles of Confederation on the government?

Which belief was generally held by the Founding Fathers at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

During the French and Indian War, France and Great Britain fought for control of North American territory. What impact did the end of the war have on the American colonies?

Which aspect of the government formed under the Articles of Confederation was best highlighted by Shays's Rebellion?

Which is the most accurate description of The Federalist Papers?

What issue were the Virginia and New Jersey Plans attempting to resolve?

What was a major obstacle to drafting a new constitution at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

In which area do the United States' state and federal governments share power?

According to the Constitution, who is the commander-in-chief of the military?

What are the three branches of the US government?

How many amendments does the Bill of Rights contain?