What is the purpose of the separation of powers?(1 point)
Responses
to ensure that every president is supported by the majority of people and the majority of states
to ensure that every president is supported by the majority of people and the majority of states
to prevent any branch from dominating the government
to prevent any branch from dominating the government
to keep ordinary citizens involved in politics
to keep ordinary citizens involved in politics
to distribute work between state and federal levels of government
to distribute work between state and federal levels of government
Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select two.(2 points)
Responses
voting
voting
pursuit of happiness
pursuit of happiness
trial by jury
trial by jury
freedom of religion
freedom of religion
running for office
trial by jury
freedom of religion
Which sentence best describes how the process of westward expansion affected American political culture?(1 point)
Responses
The concept of expansion led to an accepting culture, and also inspired involvement in international politics.
The concept of expansion led to an accepting culture, and also inspired involvement in international politics.
The addition of new states led to a respect for states' rights, but also led to a decrease in the power of the urban majority.
The addition of new states led to a respect for states' rights, but also led to a decrease in the power of the urban majority.
The culture of settlers led to a respect for self-reliance, but also led to discrimination against Native Americans.
The culture of settlers led to a respect for self-reliance, but also led to discrimination against Native Americans.
The need for labor led to the abolition of slavery and increased respect for personal liberty.
The culture of settlers led to a respect for self-reliance, but also led to discrimination against Native Americans.
Why was the presidency of George Washington considered to be so significant?(1 point)
Responses
His actions would define the role of the Supreme Court.
His actions would define the role of the Supreme Court.
His actions would determine the need for a president.
His actions would determine the need for a president.
His actions would set precedents for all future presidents.
His actions would set precedents for all future presidents.
His actions would test the president's constitutional authority.
His actions would set precedents for all future presidents.
Why did President John Adams increase the size of the American navy?(1 point)
Responses
He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain.
He wanted to prepare for all-out war on Britain.
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
He hoped it would deter more attacks by French ships.
He needed to use tax money to fund an increase in military spending.
He needed to use tax money to fund an increase in military spending.
Congress passed a law that required him to increase support for the navy.