Which one of the following is an example of someone demonstrating a democratic value?
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Mike receives a promotion at his job for his hard work and dedication.
Mike receives a promotion at his job for his hard work and dedication.
Lisa places a sign of a current political candidate in her front yard.
Lisa places a sign of a current political candidate in her front yard.
John receives a scholarship to his college of choice.
John receives a scholarship to his college of choice.
Angela refuses to appear when summoned for jury duty.
Lisa places a sign of a current political candidate in her front yard.
How did the Federalist Papers generate support for ratifying the Constitution?
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by explaining how the Constitution would protect states’ rights
by explaining how the Constitution would protect states’ rights
by explaining how the national government would weaken the states
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 Constitution would require a bill of rights
by explaining how the three branches of government could not monitor each other
by explaining how the Constitution would protect states’ rights
Jose was born in Costa Rica. When he was 18, he came to the United States to go to college. After college, he decided he wanted to live permanently in the U.S. Of the following, which are the requirements that Jose needs to meet in order to become a U.S. citizen? Select all that apply.
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He must wait at least five years.
He must wait at least five years.
He must marry someone who is already a citizen.
He must marry someone who is already a citizen.
He must take a citizenship test.
He must take a citizenship test.
He must promise to serve in the military.
He must wait at least five years.
He must take a citizenship test.
Under the Articles, each state sent one delegate to Congress. Thus each state, no matter its size or population, had one vote. Congress did have the power to declare war. It could appoint military officers, coin money, and operate post offices. It was also responsible for foreign affairs and could sign treaties.
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Based to this excerpt from the text, what was one potential problem with the Articles of Confederation?
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Congress alone had the power to declare war.
Congress alone had the power to declare war.
Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
States could no longer deal directly with foreign countries.
States could no longer deal directly with foreign countries.
There was no civilian control of the military.
Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
Which of the following groups gained more political participation when amendments were added to the Constitution?
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Native Americans
Native Americans
African Americans
African Americans
Asian Americans
Asian Americans
Hispanic Americans
African Americans
"This Constitution is said to have beautiful features, but . . . they appear to me horribly frightful. . . . Your President may become king . . . If your American chief be a man of ambition and abilities, how easy is it for him to render himself absolute!"
—Patrick Henry, Speech to the Virginia Convention, June 1788
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What concern about the Constitution is Patrick Henry expressing?
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that a president would need to be ambitious to be successful in office
that a president would need to be ambitious to be successful in office
that the Constitution has established a monarchy
that the Constitution has established a monarchy
that a president has been given too much power
that a president has been given too much power
that the Constitution establishes a weak central government
that a president has been given too much power
Which of the following statements best reflects the rights of citizens that are protected by the Bill of Rights?
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Every citizen has the right to vote at the age of 18 regardless of race, gender, or religion.
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 practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.
Every citizen has the right to quality healthcare provided by the government.
Every citizen has the right to quality healthcare provided by the government.
Every citizen has the right to refuse a search of his or her home under any circumstance.
Every citizen has the right to practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.
How does staying informed on important issues best help voters?
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It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues.
It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues.
It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates.
It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates.
It helps voters follow the advertisements that candidates put out.
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
Which of the following excerpts from Article I of the Constitution reflects the results of the Great Compromise?
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Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers….
—Article I, Section 2, Clause 3
Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers…. —Article I, Section 2, Clause 3
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.
—Article I, Section 1
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. —Article I, Section 1
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States…
—Article I, Section 2, Clause 5
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States… —Article I, Section 2, Clause 5
The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided.
—Article I, Section 2, Clause 4
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States… —Article I, Section 2, Clause 5
The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress...."
—United States Constitution, Article V
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Which of the following best summarizes this excerpt?
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Alterations to the Constitution must be deemed necessary and proposed by the House of Representatives.
Alterations to the Constitution must be deemed necessary and proposed by the House of Representatives.
Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.
Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.
New additions to the Constitution can be proposed with backing from a congressional majority.
New additions to the Constitution can be proposed with backing from a congressional majority.
The intent of Article V is to provide the legislative branch with the power of ratification.
Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.
How did George Mason influence the creation of the Bill of Rights?
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He refused to sign the United States Constitution.
He refused to sign the United States Constitution.
He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
He assembled an antifederalist convention in Virginia to discuss the matter.
He assembled an antifederalist convention in Virginia to discuss the matter.
He wrote a pamphlet titled “Objections to This Constitution of Government.”
He wrote a pamphlet titled “Objections to This Constitution of Government.”
How can the Constitution be amended?
The Constitution can be amended through the following process:
1. Proposal: An amendment can be proposed either by a two-thirds (2/3) vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds (2/3) of the state legislatures.
2. Ratification: After the proposal, the amendment must be ratified by three-fourths (3/4) of the state legislatures or by special ratifying conventions in three-fourths (3/4) of the states, depending on the mode of ratification chosen by Congress.
Once an amendment is ratified, it becomes a valid and integral part of the Constitution.