Which one of the following is an example of someone demonstrating a democratic value? (1 point)
• Mike receives a promotion at his job for his hard work and dedication.
• Lisa places a sign of a current political cándidate in her front yard
• John receives a scholarship to his college of choice.
• Angela refuses to appear when summoned for jury duty
How did the Federalist Papers generate support for ratifying the Constitution? (1 point)
• by explaining how the Constitution would protect states' rights
• by explaining how the national government would weaken the states
• by explaining how the Constitution would require a bill of rights
• by explaining how the three branches of government could not monitor each other
The Federalist Papers generated support for ratifying the Constitution by explaining how the Constitution would protect states' rights.
Which weaknesses are associated with the Articles of Confederation?
Choose all that apply.
(2 points)
• All states had to approve amendments
• The one house legislature was based on population
• The central government held to much power
• States coined there own money
• Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory
The weaknesses associated with the Articles of Confederation are:
- All states had to approve amendments.
- The central government held too much power.
- States coined their own money.
Under the Articles, each state sent one delegate to Congress. Thus each state, no matter its size or population, had or have the power to declare war. It could appoint military officers, coin money, and operate post offices. It was also respc affairs and could sign treaties. Use the excerpt to answer the question. Based to this excerpt from the text, what was ol with the Articles of Confederation? (1 point)
O Congress alone had the power to declare war
• Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
• States could no longer deal directly with foreign countries.
• There was no civilian control of the military.
Based on the excerpt, the problem with the Articles of Confederation was that smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
Which of the following statements was a law established by the Northwest Ordinance? (1 point)
• Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood.
• The educational system would be paid for by the central government.
• Anyone who escaped slavery would be guaranteed freedom.
• New states would be considered inferior to established states for their first 20 years.
The statement that was a law established by the Northwest Ordinance is: Anyone who escaped slavery would be guaranteed freedom.
Which of the following groups gained more political participation when amendments were added to the Constitution? (1 point)
• Native Americans
• African Americans
• Asian Americans
• Hispanic Americans
When amendments were added to the Constitution, the group that gained more political participation was African Americans.
"This Constitution is said to have beautiful features, but ... they appear to me horribly frightful.... Your President may become king .. your American chief be a man of ambition and abilities, how easy is it for him to render himself absolute!" —Patrick Henry, Speech to tt Virginia Convention, June 1788 Use the excerpt to answer the question. What concern about the Constitution is Patrick Henry expressi (1 point)
• that a president would need to be ambitious to be successful in office
• that the Constitution has established a monarchy
• that a president has been given too much power
• that the Constitution establishes a weak central government
The concern about the Constitution that Patrick Henry is expressing in the excerpt is that the Constitution has established a monarchy.
Which of the following statements best reflects the rights of citizens that are protected by the Bill of Rights? (1 point)
• Every citizen has the right to vote at the age of 18 regardless of race, gender, or religion.
• Every citizen has the right to practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.
• Every citizen has the right to own a home in the state of their choosing.
• Every citizen has the right to refuse a search of his or her home under any circumstance.
The statement that best reflects the rights of citizens protected by the Bill of Rights is: Every citizen has the right to practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.
This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution.
All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.
-U.S. Constitution, Articie I, Section 1
Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create this governmental structure?
(1 point)
• by settling the issues of voting rights in the North.
• by settling the issues between large and small states.
• by settling the issues between Federalist and Anti-Federalist.
• by settling the issues over taxation.
Based on the excerpt, the Great Compromise helped create this governmental structure by settling the issues between large and small states.
What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederatior that apply. (2 points)
• the central government's inability to impose taxes on states
• the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
• the central government's ability to create new laws without the states' approval
• the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
The issues or events that highlight the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation are:
- The central government's inability to impose taxes on states.
- The rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes.
Locke's principle of a natural right to property was established in the Constitution. Certain guarantees in the Constitution protec people to own private property, enforce contracts, and engage freely in business activities. These freedoms are essential to a n economy. Article I of the Constitution also gave Congress the power to regulate commerce and encourage the free flow of good states, creating an environment in which business could thrive. Use the excerpt to answer the question. Based on this excerpt fi how was Locke's principle for the right to property represented by the nation becoming one common market? (1 point)
• It brought about an end to tariffs on goods traded and sold between states.
• Individuals could now enforce contracts that the courts had originally rejected.
• Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state
• It gave people the right to engage freely in producing, selling, and buying products.
Based on the excerpt, the way Locke's principle for the right to property was represented by the nation becoming one common market is that it gave people the right to engage freely in producing, selling, and buying products among all the states, rather than just within their own state.
Causes
Event
Effects
• Articles of Confederation limit the power of the national government.
• Problems occur between states with no way to resolve them.
• National government has no funds since it cannot levy taxes
• British forces ignore the Treaty of Paris, and Spain closes New Orleans to American ships.
• Shays's Rebellion occurs over farm debt.
• A convention is called to revise the Articles of Confederation
A new Constitution is written and ratified
• A stronger government is created through the establishment of three branches.
• Power is divided between national and state governments, giving the national government more control.
• Delegate compromises allow slavery to continue.
• Amendments, including a Bill of Rights, are added to the Constitution to define personal rights and freedoms.
• Today, debate over the balance of power between the national government and states continues.
Use the chart to answer the question
Which of the following causes listed on the chart was resolved by the Constitution?
(1 point)
• the ability of the national government to deal with state issues.
• the violation of the Treaty of Paris by Britain
• the process by which civil unrest is handled by the central government.
• the amount of taxes levied by the government.