How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected in modern institutions?
A. Colonies have been re-established to preserve popular sovereignty.
B. Oligarchies have increased to safeguard natural rights.
C. The United Nations promotes universal human rights.
D.The European Union encourages economic stability.

The statements below are from the English Bill of Rights (1689).



That the pretended power of suspending laws … without consent of Parliament is illegal;



That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted;



And that for the redress of all grievances, and for the amending, strengthening and preserving of the laws, Parliaments ought to be held frequently.
Which purpose of government can be traced to these statements?
A. Provide for the common defense
B. Promote the general welfare
C. Ensure domestic tranquility
D. Establish Justice

Why was the government’s authority to regulate commerce a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A. The president’s authority to collect taxes unfairly burdened the poor.
B. The national court system unfairly prosecuted trade laws.
C. The states’ authority to impose taxes decreased trade.
D. The legislature gave too much power to larger states.

What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?
A. overriding vetoes
B. appointing judges
C. declaring laws unconstitutional
D. refusing to confirm appointments

Which shared American value is reflected in both the United States Constitution and in America’s government institutions?
A. Those who fail to exercise their rights as citizens may be stripped of them.
B. The Executive branch of the government is supreme over the legislative and judicial branches.
C. The federal government receives its power from the state governments
D. The people are the source of the government's power.

Which law passed by Parliament imposed the first direct British tax on the American colonies?
A. The Declaratory Act
B. The Tea Act
C. The Stamp Act
D. The Coercive Act

Which English policy led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
A. Imposing direct taxes on glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea.
B. Granting all land West of the Appalachian Mountains to the French.
C. Removing all British troops from Boston
D. Outlawing slavery in the Southern Colonies