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None of the 13 states would ratify the Constitution until after the Bill of Rights was added.

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Question 42

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Which of the following is a reason for the separation of powers?

A) to ensure the power of the executive
B) to promote the general welfare
C) to prevent tyranny by any one branch
D) to prevent gridlock in government

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The Constitution was ratified in 1776.

The colonists rebelled against the imposition by the British government of which of the following?

In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?

What type of legislature did the United States have under the Articles of Confederation?

Why was flag burning determined to be a constitutionally protected act?

The Federalist Papers are a valuable resource for those who want to reflect on the thinking of the Framers.

How many constitutions has the United States had in its history?

How is eligibility for voting determined under the Constitution?

The __________ was added to the Constitution to protect personal freedoms.

Explain what inspired the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

Under the Articles of Confederation,the federal government had broad power to levy taxes.

__________ was a protest by Massachusetts farmers to stop foreclosures by state courts.

Which of the following generally favored a stronger national government and supported the proposed U.S. Constitution?

Compare the Virginia Plan,the New Jersey Plan,and the Connecticut Compromise as they relate to proposed representation in Congress. Which plan was ultimately adopted?

The Constitution has been amended __________ times.

The Continental Congress adopted the __________ in 1777.

Burning the flag is generally considered to be __________ that is protected by the Constitution.

After the Revolutionary War,power in the state legislatures shifted from the wealthy to a broader,more democratic group.