What is one reason the Framers wanted to model the U.S. government after the English government?(1 point)
Responses
The Framers wanted a government that was limited in size.
The Framers wanted a government that was limited in size.
The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.
The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.
The Framers wanted a monarch to rule.
The Framers wanted a monarch to rule.
The Framers were reluctant to look anywhere but England because they thought England’s government was perfect.
The correct response is: The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.
Is that the final correct answer?
Apologies for any confusion. No, the final correct answer is: The Framers wanted a limited government, and England had a limited government.
Why did the Hebrew congregation write to George Washington?(1 point)
Responses
to ask him for assistance in practicing their religion
to ask him for assistance in practicing their religion
to congratulate him and thank him for enforcing religious tolerance in this country as president
to congratulate him and thank him for enforcing religious tolerance in this country as president
to tell him they were angry that he did not treat all religions fairly
to tell him they were angry that he did not treat all religions fairly
to try to get him to make the Jewish faith the national religion
The correct response is: to congratulate him and thank him for enforcing religious tolerance in this country as president.
How is a royal colony an example of self-government?(1 point)
Responses
A royal colony elected its own legislative body.
A royal colony elected its own legislative body.
A lord proprietor appointed their officials.
A lord proprietor appointed their officials.
Laws were created without the king’s counsel.
Laws were created without the king’s counsel.
Laws were created by lord proprietors.
The correct response is: A royal colony elected its own legislative body.
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence, written in 1776?(1 point)
Responses
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to define natural rights and list grievances against the king of England.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to define natural rights and list grievances against the king of England.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to outline the first government of the United States.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to outline the first government of the United States.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to describe the rights of the colonists.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to describe the rights of the colonists.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to list the rights of all U.S. citizens.
The correct response is: The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to define natural rights and list grievances against the king of England.
What is the benefit of a republic?(1 point)
Responses
A republic has separation of powers.
A republic has separation of powers.
A republic allows the voters to elect representatives to act on their behalf.
A republic allows the voters to elect representatives to act on their behalf.
A republic divides power between the federal government and the states.
A republic divides power between the federal government and the states.
A republic has a president as its leader.
The correct response is: A republic allows the voters to elect representatives to act on their behalf.
Which of the following statements best describes the influence of a democratic government on a country’s economy?(1 point)
Responses
Countries with economic freedoms, property rights, and the rule of law have historically seen greater economic growth in their communities because they are more efficient and productive.
Countries with economic freedoms, property rights, and the rule of law have historically seen greater economic growth in their communities because they are more efficient and productive.
Countries with fewer economic freedoms and rule by law have historically seen greater economic growth in their communities because they are more efficient and productive.
Countries with fewer economic freedoms and rule by law have historically seen greater economic growth in their communities because they are more efficient and productive.
A democratic society has very little influence on a country’s economy.
A democratic society has very little influence on a country’s economy.
Countries that use military rule tend to see greater levels of economic growth.
The correct response is: Countries with economic freedoms, property rights, and the rule of law have historically seen greater economic growth in their communities because they are more efficient and productive.
are you sure?
Apologies for the confusion. The correct response should be: Countries with economic freedoms, property rights, and the rule of law have historically seen greater economic growth in their communities because they are more efficient and productive.
Which of the following is a concurrent power?(1 point)
Responses
establishing foreign policy
establishing foreign policy
creating public schools
creating public schools
collecting taxes
collecting taxes
creating a military
The correct response is: collecting taxes.
The concepts of life, liberty, and property (pursuit of happiness) are most closely associated with which of the following concepts?(1 point)
Responses
divine right of kings
divine right of kings
limited government
limited government
natural rights
natural rights
popular sovereignty
popular sovereignty
The correct response is: natural rights.
Which of the following explains how a republic’s constitution can affect the rights of its citizens?(1 point)
Responses
Constitutions protect the rights of all citizens.
Constitutions protect the rights of all citizens.
Constitutions do not affect citizens’ rights, as they only address the specific powers given to a republican form of government.
Constitutions do not affect citizens’ rights, as they only address the specific powers given to a republican form of government.
Constitutions only protect the rights of elected officials.
Constitutions only protect the rights of elected officials.
Constitutions only protect the rights of the majority of citizens.
The correct response is: Constitutions protect the rights of all citizens.
Which of the following statements best describes the idea of the social contract?(1 point)
Responses
The social contract is the idea that people enter into an unspoken agreement with each other for the protection of their natural rights.
The social contract is the idea that people enter into an unspoken agreement with each other for the protection of their natural rights.
The social contract is the idea that people receive natural rights from the government and are protected by it in exchange for allegiance.
The social contract is the idea that people receive natural rights from the government and are protected by it in exchange for allegiance.
The social contract is the idea that the colonies should be entitled to a degree of self-government.
The social contract is the idea that the colonies should be entitled to a degree of self-government.
The social contract is the idea that the British government had an obligation to protect the colonies.
The social contract is the idea that the British government had an obligation to protect the colonies.
The correct response is: The social contract is the idea that people enter into an unspoken agreement with each other for the protection of their natural rights.
Analyze the Three-fifths Compromise. Which state would be hurt the worst in terms of distribution of power if enslaved people were not counted toward population at least 60 percent?(1 point)
Responses
Rhode Island
Rhode Island
New York
New York
Maryland
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Based on the information provided, the state that would be hurt the worst in terms of distribution of power if enslaved people were not counted toward population at least 60 percent is Maryland.
What was the number of the amendment that granted women the right to vote?(1 point)
Responses
Fifteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Nineteenth Amendment
Nineteenth Amendment