7 world history questions. My answers are:
11.D
12.D
13.B
14.A
15.C
16.C
17.B
answers are also posted at the end of this.
11. Identify which fact about the amendment process best supports this quotation from the textbook.
The formal amendment process emphasizes the federal character of the governmental system.
(1 point)
Amending the Constitution is a complex process that usually takes years to accomplish.
Congress sends very few amendments on to the states for consideration.
The chief executive has the ability to influence the amendment process, but has no power to ratify amendments.
The national and state governments must work together to propose and ratify a constitutional amendment.
12. Read this excerpt from the U.S. Constitution.
To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years;
–Article I, Section 8
This section of the Constitution relates to (1 point)
the implied powers of the executive branch.
the expressed powers of the executive branch.
the implied powers of the legislative branch.
the expressed powers of the legislative branch.
13. Read this excerpt from the textbook:
In 1952, at the height of the Korean War, a labor dispute threatened to shut down the nation’s steel industry and imperil the war effort. To avert a strike, President Harry Truman, acting as commander in chief, ordered the Secretary of Commerce to seize and operate several steel mills. But the Supreme Court found that here the President had overstepped his constitutional authority. It held that only Congress, acting under its commerce power, could authorize the seizure of private property in time of war, and it had not done so.
This is an example of (1 point)
the judicial branch limiting the legislative branch.
the legislative branch limiting the executive branch.
the judicial branch limiting the executive branch.
the legislative branch limiting the judicial branch.
14. Read this quote from Alexander Hamilton.
The interpretation of the laws is the proper and peculiar province of the courts. A constitution is, in fact, and must be regarded by the judges as a fundamental law. . . . If there should happen to be an irreconcilable variance between the two . . . the Constitution ought to be preferred to the statute. . . .
–Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist No. 78
Hamilton's statement is fundamental to which concept? (1 point)
judicial review
federalism
limited government
popular sovereignty
15. Read this excerpt from the textbook:
During the years the Articles of Confederation were in force (1781–1789), there were no national courts and no national judiciary. The laws of the United States were interpreted and applied as each State saw fit, and sometimes not at all. Disputes between States and between persons who lived in different States were decided, if at all, by the courts in one of the States involved. Often, decisions by the courts in one State were ignored by courts in the other States.
This excerpt from the textbook explains why (1 point)
delegates to the Constitutional Convention wanted checks and balances among the branches of government.
the Framers of the Articles of Confederation felt there was no need for a national judiciary.
the Framers of the Constitution thought it was important to have a national judiciary.
many members of Congress felt there was no need for a strong federal government.
16. Many states refused to ratify the Constitution unless (1 point)
it established a one-house legislature with each state equally represented.
Congress promised to ban the slave trade at once.
a general listing of the rights of the people were added to it.
it stipulated that the provisions of the Bill of Rights would apply to both the states and the national government.
17. Which of the following examples is not grounds for losing one's American citizenship? (1 point)
attaining citizenship in another country, such as Great Britain
marrying a citizen of a foreign country
serving as an officer in the armed forces of a foreign country
taking an oath to a foreign state to accept employment there
11.D
12.D
13.B
14.A
15.C
16.C
17.B
11. The correct answer is: The national and state governments must work together to propose and ratify a constitutional amendment. This supports the quotation because it highlights the federal character of the governmental system, where both levels of government are involved in the amendment process.
12. The correct answer is: the expressed powers of the legislative branch. This section of the Constitution, Article I, Section 8, outlines the specific powers granted to the legislative branch, such as the power to declare war and raise armies.
13. The correct answer is: the legislative branch limiting the executive branch. This excerpt describes a situation where the President, as part of the executive branch, overstepped his constitutional authority, and the Supreme Court, part of the judicial branch, ruled that only Congress, part of the legislative branch, could authorize such actions.
14. The correct answer is: judicial review. Alexander Hamilton's statement emphasizes the role of the courts in interpreting the laws and the supremacy of the Constitution over statutes. This concept is known as judicial review, where courts have the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
15. The correct answer is: the Framers of the Constitution thought it was important to have a national judiciary. The excerpt explains that during the time the Articles of Confederation were in force, there was no national judiciary, leading to inconsistencies and disputes among the states. This influenced the Framers of the Constitution to create a national judiciary to ensure consistent interpretation and application of the laws.
16. The correct answer is: a general listing of the rights of the people were added to it. Many states had concerns about the lack of a specific listing of individual rights in the original Constitution. To address these concerns, the Bill of Rights was added as the first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing certain rights and freedoms to the people.
17. The correct answer is: attaining citizenship in another country, such as Great Britain. While the other options may have potential consequences or restrictions on one's American citizenship, attaining citizenship in another country is not automatically grounds for losing one's American citizenship.
To answer these world history questions, you can use the information provided in the given excerpts from the U.S. Constitution and the textbook. Let's go through each question and explain how to arrive at the correct answer:
11. Identify which fact about the amendment process best supports this quotation from the textbook.
The quotation states that the formal amendment process emphasizes the federal character of the governmental system. To find the answer, you need to determine which choice reflects this fact. The correct answer is option 4: The national and state governments must work together to propose and ratify a constitutional amendment. This choice reflects the cooperative nature between the national and state governments in the amendment process, which highlights the federal character of the government.
12. This section of the Constitution relates to:
The given excerpt from the U.S. Constitution describes the powers of a particular branch of government. To answer this question, you need to determine which branch of government the excerpt refers to. The correct answer is option 4: the expressed powers of the legislative branch. This is because the excerpt is from Article I, Section 8, which outlines the specific powers granted to Congress (the legislative branch) such as declaring war, raising armies, and controlling funding.
13. This is an example of:
The excerpt from the textbook describes a scenario where one branch of government overstepped its constitutional authority. To answer this question, you need to identify which branch of government is being limited. The correct answer is option 1: the judicial branch limiting the legislative branch. This is because the Supreme Court ruled that President Truman, as part of the executive branch, had overstepped his authority by seizing and operating steel mills during a labor dispute, which fell under legislative powers.
14. Hamilton's statement is fundamental to which concept?
The quote by Alexander Hamilton highlights an important principle related to the functioning of government and the interpretation of laws. To answer this question, you need to determine which concept aligns with Hamilton's statement. The correct answer is option 1: judicial review. Hamilton emphasizes the importance of the courts in interpreting laws and suggests that the Constitution should take precedence over statutes in case of irreconcilable conflicts. This concept is central to the principle of judicial review, where courts have the power to review and determine the constitutionality of laws.
15. This excerpt from the textbook explains why:
The provided excerpt explains the situation during the years the Articles of Confederation were in force. To answer this question, you need to identify the reason for the described state of affairs. The correct answer is option 3: the Framers of the Constitution thought it was important to have a national judiciary. The excerpt emphasizes the lack of a national judiciary under the Articles of Confederation and suggests that the Framers of the Constitution recognized the need for a national judiciary to address disputes between states and individuals living in different states.
16. Many states refused to ratify the Constitution unless:
This question asks about a condition that some states had for ratifying the Constitution. To determine the correct answer, you need to identify what states demanded before ratifying. The correct answer is option 3: a general listing of the rights of the people were added to it. Some states were concerned about the lack of explicit protection for individual rights, so they demanded the inclusion of a Bill of Rights as a condition for ratification.
17. Which of the following examples is not grounds for losing one's American citizenship?
To answer this question, you need to identify which situation does not result in the loss of American citizenship. The correct answer is option 2: marrying a citizen of a foreign country. While marrying a foreign citizen may involve acquiring citizenship in the spouse's country, it does not automatically result in the loss of American citizenship. On the other hand, options 1, 3, and 4 involve actions that can lead to the loss of American citizenship, such as obtaining citizenship in another country, serving as an officer in a foreign country's armed forces, or taking an oath to a foreign state for employment purposes.
I hope this explanation helps you understand how to arrive at the correct answers to the world history questions. Let me know if you have any further queries.
11.D - yes
12.D = yes
13.B - no
14.A - yes
15.C - yes
16.C - yes
17.B - yes