How did the Massachusetts Constitution limit the power of the governor?
A) Overly ornate governmental ceremonies were prohibited.
B) The courts could evaluate and strike down any laws they found to be unconstitutional.
C) The people could oust the governor via referendum at any time.
D) The legislature could check the governor through its ability to override a veto by a two-thirds vote.
E) The governor was required to report personal activity to the legislature.
D
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a. represented the failure of economic reforms b. was best addressed by the government c. was caused by the sinfulness of the poor d. could be solved through a strong work ethic
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A) The northern economy did not need slavery as much as the southern economy. B) White indentured servants insisted that colonial leaders abolish slavery or risk revolts. C) Slave rebellions compelled northern whites to abolish slavery. D) White women insisted that their white husbands abolish slavery.
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A) women. B) children. C) men. D) women and children. E) men and children.