Cards in this guide (7)
How many foreign delegates were at the constitutional convention
There were no foreign delegates at the constitutional
convention.
Which passage from the Declaration of Independence most clearly reflects the enlightenment principle of addressing a broken social contract
That whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the people to alter or to abolish it.-Apex
Which action occurs in presidential governments but not in parliamentary governments
Voters elect the leader of the executive branch. -apex
Which action caused many American colonists to support independence from the british empire
Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.
Which aspect of the Mayflower Compact had the most significant impact on the Articles of Confederation
it gave the people the power to make laws and elect leaders.
What one of the major debates at the constitutional convention was between delegates who wanted a strong federal government and others who favored
Leaving more power with the states
Which phrase accurately describes jean Jacques Rousseau's concept of a social contract
An agreement between people in a society to give up some of their rights in order to form a stable government apex