Which statement best describes the framework of government established by the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
The three branches of government defer the majority of power to the states.
The three branches of government defer the majority of power to the states.
A system of checks and balances keeps each of the three branches from having too much power.
A system of checks and balances keeps each of the three branches from having too much power.
The Separation of Powers calls for the House and Senate to be equally divided.
The Separation of Powers calls for the House and Senate to be equally divided.
The president is elected by a direct vote of the people.
The president is elected by a direct vote of the people.
The statement "A system of checks and balances keeps each of the three branches from having too much power" best describes the framework of government established by the Constitution.
What is meant by the basic principle popular sovereignty?
Popular sovereignty is the basic principle that the power and authority of government comes from the consent and will of the people. It means that the people are the ultimate source of political power and have the right to govern themselves. The government is elected and accountable to the people, and decisions and policies should reflect the desires and interests of the citizens. This principle is a fundamental aspect of democratic systems of government.
What is meant by the basic principle popular sovereignty?
(1 point)
Responses
The government is set up as a constitutional republic.
The government is set up as a constitutional republic.
The people have the right to alter their government.
The people have the right to alter their government.
Congress has the right to regulate trade.
Congress has the right to regulate trade.
The president has the right to veto any bill that Congress has passed.
The response "The people have the right to alter their government" best describes the basic principle of popular sovereignty.
How does someone become a member of the Supreme Court?
(1 point)
Responses
by popular election and Senate approval
by popular election and Senate approval
by judicial appointment and presidential approval
by judicial appointment and presidential approval
by presidential appointment and Senate approval
by presidential appointment and Senate approval
by senatorial appointment and judicial approval
by senatorial appointment and judicial approval
The correct response is "by presidential appointment and Senate approval."
What is one example of a service that local government provides?
(1 point)
Responses
establish rules for obtaining a driver’s license
establish rules for obtaining a driver’s license
build and maintain highway infrastructures
build and maintain highway infrastructures
run the public education system
run the public education system
establish licensing standards for professions such as lawyers and teachers
One example of a service that local government provides is "establish licensing standards for professions such as lawyers and teachers."
Which two groups of elements in the periodic table are the most reactive?(1 point)
Responses
alkali metals and halogens
alkali metals and halogens
halogens and noble gases
halogens and noble gases
noble gases and alkali metals
noble gases and alkali metals
alkaline earth metals and halogens
alkaline earth metals and halogens
The two groups of elements in the periodic table that are the most reactive are "alkali metals and halogens."
Which statement about nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) is correct?
(1 point)
Responses
They have the same number of electron shells.
They have the same number of electron shells.
They are both inert.
They are both inert.
They are both classified as halogens.
They are both classified as halogens.
They have the same number of valence electrons.
The correct statement is "They have the same number of valence electrons."
Which property do transition metals have in common?(1 point)
Responses
They usually have high melting points.
They usually have high melting points.
They are usually very reactive.
They are usually very reactive.
They are usually very soft.
They are usually very soft.
They usually have low densities.
The property that transition metals have in common is "They usually have high melting points."
Neon and argon are both in Group 18 of the periodic table. Which property do they most likely share?(1 point)
Responses
silver color
silver color
low or no reactivity
low or no reactivity
strong odor
strong odor
metallic texture
The property that neon and argon most likely share is "low or no reactivity."
A scientist studies an element that has seven electrons in its outer shell, is fairly toxic, is a gas at room temperature, and is highly reactive. To which group of the periodic table does this element belong?(1 point)
Responses
18 - noble gases
18 - noble gases
17 - halogens
17 - halogens
1 - alkali metals
1 - alkali metals
2 - alkaline earth metals
Based on the given information, the element most likely belongs to group 17 of the periodic table - the halogens.
Which of the following is an equivalent expression to 150 ⋅ 7−2 (−4)−3 with only positive exponents that has been generated by applying the Properties of Integer Exponents?(1 point)
Responses
4372
Start Fraction 4 cubed over 7 squared end fraction
172 ⋅ (−4)−3
Start Fraction 1 over 7 squared times left parenthesis negative 4 right parenthesis superscript negative 3 baseline End Fraction
(−4)372
start fraction left parenthesis negative 4 right parenthesis cubed over 7 squared end fraction
72(−4)3
Start Fraction 7 squared over left parenthesis negative 4 right parenthesis cubed end fraction
An equivalent expression to 150 ⋅ 7^(-2) (-4)^(-3) with positive exponents, generated by applying the properties of integer exponents, is:
Start Fraction 7 squared over left parenthesis negative 4 right parenthesis cubed (72)(-4)^3.
Which of the following is an equivalent expression to (2−3 ⋅93)−429 ⋅9−10 with only positive exponents, generated by applying the Properties of Integer Exponents?(1 point)
Responses
2−7⋅9−129⋅9−10
Start fraction 2 superscript negative 7 baseline times 9 superscript negative 1 baseline over 2 superscript 9 baseline times 9 superscript negative 10 baseline end fraction
2392
Start Fraction 2 cubed over 9 squared end fraction
23 ⋅92
2 cubed times 9 squared
212⋅9−1229⋅9−10
An equivalent expression to (2^(-3) ⋅ 9^3)^(-4) ⋅ 9^(-10) with positive exponents, generated by applying the properties of integer exponents, is:
Start Fraction 2^(-7) ⋅ 9^(-1) over (2^9 ⋅ 9^(-10)), which simplifies to 2^(-7) ⋅ 9^(-1) ⋅ 9^10.