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According to Nicole Hannah-Jones in the 1619 Project, why did slavery play an essential role in enabling the American colonists to declare independence from Britain?

Which of the following remains a compelling source for determining the intent of the framers?

Which of the following holds that city governments can do anything to serve the needs of their residents that is not specifically prohibited by state law?

The statement in Article II of the U.S. Constitution that “the executive power shall be vested in a president of the United States of America” reflects the core principle of

Which of the following steps is part of the process for amending the Constitution?

In which system are government policies and leaders kept in check by informal limits, the military, and social institutions?

According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the basic purpose of government?

California’s legislature has full-time, highly paid members with large professional staff and resources, and is organized into specialized committees. Therefore, California’s legislature is a [professional] legislature.

The publication of which of the following galvanized the colonists’ belief that reconciliation with Great Britain was impossible?

Which of the following required all paper items in the colonies to carry a stamp of the Crown?