Question

true/false mark each statement t if it is true or f if it is false.

1. the declaration of independence is based on the same ideals as the mayflower compact.
2. the preamble explains why the u.s. constitution was written.
3. the principle of majority rule ensures that when people disagree, everyone accepts the decisions of the minority.
4. the term federal system refers to all of the country’s levels of government.
5. whenever a state law disagrees with the constitution or with federal law, the state must give way to the federal government.
6. before the signing of the magna carta, the king of england had limited powers.
7. the u.s. bill of rights describes americans’ freedoms and rights.
8. one of the goals of the constitution is to create an unlimited government.
9. the federal government gets its power from the american people.
10. both federal and state governments can raise funds through taxes.

Explanation:

1. The Declaration of Independence and Mayflower Compact both have ideas of self - governance and consent, so it's True.
2. The Preamble outlines the purposes of the U.S. Constitution, so it's True.
3. Majority rule means the majority's decisions are accepted, not the minority's, so it's False.
4. A federal system divides power among different levels of government, not just refers to all levels, so it's False.
5. Federal law is supreme over state law in case of conflict, so it's True.
6. Before Magna Carta, the King of England had absolute power, not limited, so it's False.
7. The U.S. Bill of Rights lists Americans' freedoms and rights, so it's True.
8. The Constitution aims to create a limited government, not unlimited, so it's False.
9. The federal government's power comes from the people, so it's True.
10. Both federal and state governments have the power to tax to raise funds, so it's True.

Answer:

1. T
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. T
6. F
7. T
8. F
9. T
10. T