Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Eighteenth-Century Colonists

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the eighteenth-century colonists' desire for government by the people?

• A) popular sovereignty
• B) representational democracy
• C) universal suffrage
• D) government established to protect the people's liberties
• E) a two-tiered system of government, with power split between Britain and the colonies

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Definitions:

Action

The process or act of doing something towards achieving an objective or solving a problem, often involving physical or mental effort.

Careful Decision Making

The process of making choices by considering various possible outcomes, implications, and carefully evaluating alternatives.

Controlled Processing

The mental activity that requires deliberate, conscious attention and effort, as opposed to automatic processes that require minimal awareness.

Social Loafing

The tendency of individuals to exert less effort on a task when working in a group compared to when working alone.