JARVIS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A
In the Declaration of Independence, what were some ideals that Americans believed
government should be founded on - - Individual and Civil Liberties
- Unalienable Rights
- Consent of the People
- Equality of Rights for All Citizens
- Responsibility of the Government to protect the Rights of Citizens
What are the unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence? - life, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness
The Northwest Ordinance provided: - temporary governance and eventual entry of these
states into the United States
Northwest ordinance established: - - public education
- establishment of civil liberties
- prohibition of slavery
- state governments were to be republican in structure
What were the civil liberties established in the Northwest ordinance - - religious liberty
- trial by jury
- not allowed to unrightfully imprison people((jail without trial))
what were the precedents for governing the United States that were established by the
Northwest Ordinance. - when slavery was forever outlawed from the lands of the
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Northwest Territory, freedom of religion and other civil liberties were guaranteed, the
resident Indians were promised decent treatment, and education was provided for.
how did the US. constitution strengthen the national government - - establishing the 3
branches of government (executive, legislative, judicial)
- Principle of federalism that distributed powers between national and state governments
- Instituting the ability to pass legislation and amend the Constitution
- Giving the ability to address issues facing the nation to Congress
what were some of the issues facing the nation to congress - - levy taxes(a sum of money
that has to be payed)
- raise armies (support armies)
- regulate commerce (trades between nations)
In the US constitution, what is the defined relationship between the people and the
government - - limiting the government to protect civil liberties (religion, speech, press,
assembly, and petition)
- ensuring people have an active role in society by electing government representatives
- guaranteeing power from the consent of the people
How does the US constitution establish a limited government that protects the rights of
the people - the government is divided into 3 branches, legislative, (congress: house of
reps, senate) judicial, (supreme court) and executive (president) who all keep each other
in check, so one part of the government doesn't overpower the others)
What did the Federalists advocate for in the Bill of Rights - - national taxation to fund the
government
- a standing army (full time army men) for a strong national defense
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