Shays's rebellion in 1787 was in response to what? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
expansion of territories
expansion of territories
the Northwest Ordinance
the Northwest Ordinance
seizure of farms
seizure of farms
increased taxes
increased taxes
seizure of farms
increased taxes
Which of the following was one of the principal authors of the Federalist Papers?
(1 point)
Responses
George Washington
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
so a b c or d?
Alexander Hamilton
The Three-Fifths Compromise concerned representation based on which of the following groups?
(1 point)
Responses
a. women
women
b. Native Americans
Native Americans
c. slaves
slaves
d. immigrants
immigrants
so a b c or d?
c. slaves
The Enlightenment philosopher Baron de Montesquieu wrote about which government structure that was adopted in the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
separation of church and state
separation of church and state
limited government
limited government
separation of powers
separation of powers
self-government
separation of powers
In the debate over the Constitution, which of the following did Federalists favor?
(1 point)
Responses
a bill of rights
a bill of rights
an end to taxes
an end to taxes
a strong national government
a strong national government
strong state governments
a strong national government
Which of the following was the minimum requirement for the U.S. Constitution to go into effect?
(1 point)
Responses
6 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
6 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
11 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
11 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
All 13 states had to ratify it.
All 13 states had to ratify it.
so a b c or d?
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer?
(1 point)
Responses
provide for a police force
provide for a police force
provide a military
provide a military
ensure liberty to future generations
ensure liberty to future generations
provide money for scientific research
provide a military
What fraction of state legislatures must approve an amendment before it becomes law?
(1 point)
Responses
one-half
one-half
three-fifth
three-fifth
two-thirds
two-thirds
three-fourths
three-fourths
How does staying informed on important issues best help voters?
(1 point)
Responses
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues.
It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues.
It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates.
It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates.
It helps voters follow the advertisements that candidates put out.
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
Which of the following was one way the Constitution attempted to reconcile a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
(1 point)
Responses
The Constitution gave more power to the states.
The Constitution gave more power to the states.
The Constitution provided a more centralized government.
The Constitution provided a more centralized government.
All enslaved African Americans would be counted in the population.
All enslaved African Americans would be counted in the population.
The judicial branch would have the power to pass laws.
The judicial branch would have the power to pass laws.
so a b c or d?
The Constitution provided a more centralized government.
so a b c or d?
b. The Constitution provided a more centralized government.
Which of the following statements describes the structure of the government outlined in the Constitution? Select all that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
The executive branch would carry out the laws.
The executive branch would carry out the laws.
The executive branch would make laws.
The executive branch would make laws.
The legislative branch would make laws.
The legislative branch would make laws.
The legislative branch would interpret laws.
The legislative branch would interpret laws.
The judicial branch would interpret the laws
The judicial branch would interpret the laws
The judicial branch would carry out the laws.
The executive branch would carry out the laws.
The legislative branch would make laws.
The judicial branch would interpret the laws.
Which of the following is true about Alexander Hamilton during the Constitutional Convention?
(1 point)
Responses
He proposed the Virginia Plan.
He proposed the Virginia Plan.
He strongly opposed the Articles of Confederation.
He strongly opposed the Articles of Confederation.
He drafted the New Jersey Plan.
He drafted the New Jersey Plan.
He facilitated the Great Compromise.
He facilitated the Great Compromise.
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Three-Fifths Compromise and the issue of slavery?
(1 point)
Responses
The compromise guaranteed that a person who escaped slavery could not be returned to an owner.
The compromise guaranteed that a person who escaped slavery could not be returned to an owner.
The compromise banned slavery only in Southern states.
The compromise banned slavery only in Southern states.
The compromise outlined how slavery would be abolished over the next 20 years.
The compromise outlined how slavery would be abolished over the next 20 years.
The compromise allowed the slave trade to continue for the next 20 years.