In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “We the People”?(1 point)
Responses
The people express their will through political parties.
The people express their will through political parties.
Government receives it's power from the people
Government receives it's power from the people
The people express their will by directly creating laws
The people express their will by directly creating laws
Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them
Government receives its power from the people
In the Preamble to the US Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “and to our posterity”(1 point)
Responses
They wanted to form a better government for the future generations
They wanted to form a better government for the future generations
They wanted to form a government where the people have power
They wanted to form a government where the people have power
They wanted to form a better government immediately
They wanted to form a better government immediately
They wanted to form a better government to protect from tyranny of monarchies
They wanted to form a better government for the future generations
Read the passage below:
"I see democracy as a conversation to be had…It provides us with a framework and rules, but all its machinery are designed to force us into a conversation."
Based on the passage, which statement about the amendment process would the author support?
(1 point)
Responses
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views
The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend
The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
A soldier is being charged in a crime on a military based. Which type of law is being applied?(1 point)
Responses
Constitutional
Constitutional
Military
Military
Civil
Civil
Criminal
Military
Julie is being accused of breaking her contract with a company. The company decides to pursue legal means. What type of law would be applied in this case? (1 point)
Responses
Juvenile
Juvenile
Civil
Civil
Criminal
Criminal
Constitutional
Civil
What was the outcome of the Marbury v. Madison case?(1 point)
Responses
Legislature is now allowed to make laws
Legislature is now allowed to make laws
Judicial branch has judicial review powers
Judicial branch has judicial review powers
President is allowed freedom to make appointments
President is allowed freedom to make appointments
Senate now has to confirm presidential appointments
Judicial branch has judicial review powers
Which part of the Constitution sets out the reasons why the Constitution is necessary?(1 point)
Responses
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Federalist Papers
Federalist Papers
Article 1
Article 1
Preamble
Preamble
Read the following passage from the Constitution.
"All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills."
Which principle of the Constitution is being demonstrated by this passage.
(1 point)
Responses
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Federalism
Rule of Law
Checks and Balances
Read the following passage from the Constitution.
"Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it..."
Which principle of the Constitution is being demonstrated by this passage.
(1 point)
Responses
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Explain the constitutional amendment process. List the two choices available for each step of the process.
The constitutional amendment process outlined in Article V of the U.S. Constitution involves the following steps:
1. Proposal of an Amendment:
- Choice 1: An amendment can be proposed by a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- Choice 2: An amendment can be proposed by a national convention called by two-thirds of the state legislatures.
2. Ratification of an Amendment:
- Choice 1: An amendment can be ratified by the approval of three-fourths of the state legislatures.
- Choice 2: An amendment can be ratified by the approval of three-fourths of special ratifying conventions called by the states.
These two choices allow for flexibility in the process, with amendments being proposed and ratified by the elected representatives in Congress or through direct action by the states. The chosen method for each step depends on political considerations and the preferences of the legislative bodies or state conventions involved.
Which would be an example of a primary source?(1 point)
Responses
textbook
textbook
online encyclopedia
online encyclopedia
biography
biography
diary
Diary
Which of the following would be an example of a secondary source?(1 point)
Responses
biography
biography
letter
letter
diary
diary
interview
Biography
Which option presents a clear point of view?(1 point)
Responses
Bias
Bias
Propaganda
Propaganda
Metaphor
Metaphor
Symbolism
Bias
Using tactics to persuade someone's beliefs or actions is known as which of the following?(1 point)
Responses
Metaphor
Metaphor
Propaganda
Propaganda
Symbolism
Symbolism
Bias
Propaganda
What is the main purpose of propaganda? What are three signs that will tell you something is propaganda?
The main purpose of propaganda is to influence or manipulate people's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors towards a particular cause, idea, or group.
Three signs that can indicate something is propaganda are:
1. Biased or one-sided presentation: Propaganda often presents information in a way that only promotes a specific viewpoint or agenda, while ignoring or distorting opposing perspectives.
2. Emotional appeal: Propaganda frequently utilizes emotional language, imagery, or narratives to evoke strong emotions and sway the audience's opinions or actions.
3. Use of misinformation or falsehoods: Propaganda may rely on spreading inaccurate or misleading information to shape public opinion or generate support for a particular cause. It often disregards facts or presents them selectively to support its own narrative.