Question
Which one of the following is an example of someone demonstrating a democratic value?
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Responses
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.
Angela refuses to appear when summoned for jury duty.
The example of Lisa placing a sign of a current political candidate in her front yard demonstrates a democratic value.
How did the Federalist Papers generate support for ratifying the Constitution?
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Responses
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
The Federalist Papers generated support for ratifying the Constitution by explaining how the Constitution would protect states' rights and how the three branches of government could monitor each other.
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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Responses
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.
The requirements that Jose needs to meet in order to become a U.S. citizen are:
- 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.
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Based to this excerpt from the text, what was one potential problem with the Articles of Confederation?
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Responses
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.
Based on the excerpt, one potential problem with the Articles of Confederation was that smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
Which of the following statements was a law established by the Northwest Ordinance?
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Responses
Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood.
Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood.
The educational system would be paid for by the central government.
The educational system would be paid for by the central government.
Anyone who escaped slavery would be guaranteed freedom.
Anyone who escaped slavery would be guaranteed freedom.
New states would be considered inferior to established states for their first 20 years.
The statement that was a law established by the Northwest Ordinance is: Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood.
Question
Which of the following groups gained more political participation when amendments were added to the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
Native Americans
Native Americans
African Americans
African Americans
Asian Americans
Asian Americans
Hispanic Americans
The correct answer is African Americans. African Americans gained more political participation with the addition of amendments to the Constitution, such as the 15th Amendment which granted them the right to vote.
"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
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
What concern about the Constitution is Patrick Henry expressing?
(1 point)
Responses
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 the Constitution establishes a weak central government
The concern about the Constitution that Patrick Henry is expressing is 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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Responses
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.
The statement that best reflects the rights of citizens protected by the Bill of Rights is: 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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Responses
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.
Staying informed on important issues best helps voters by helping them know which candidates they agree with, and why.
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What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select all that apply.
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Responses
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
The issues or events that highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation are:
- The central government's inability to impose taxes on states.
- The laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory.
- The rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes.
there is only 2 answers
Apologies for the confusion. The correct answers are:
- The central government’s inability to impose taxes on states.
- The rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes.
Locke’s principle of a natural right to property was established in the Constitution. Certain guarantees in the Constitution protect the rights of people to own private property, enforce contracts, and engage freely in business activities. These freedoms are essential to a market economy. Article I of the Constitution also gave Congress the power to regulate commerce and encourage the free flow of goods between states, creating an environment in which business could thrive.
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Based on this excerpt from the text, how was Locke’s principle for the right to property represented by the nation becoming one common market?
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Responses
It brought about an end to tariffs on goods traded and sold between states.
It brought about an end to tariffs on goods traded and sold between states.
Individuals could now enforce contracts that the courts had originally rejected.
Individuals could now enforce contracts that the courts had originally rejected.
Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state.
Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state.
It gave people the right to engage freely in producing, selling, and buying products.
It gave people the right to engage freely in producing, selling, and buying products.
Based on the excerpt, the representation of Locke's principle for the right to property by the nation becoming one common market is that businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state.
Strengthening the New Government
Causes Event Effects
Articles of Confederation limit the power of the national government.
Problems occur between states with no way to resolve them.
National government has no funds since it cannot levy taxes.
British forces ignore the Treaty of Paris, and Spain closes New Orleans to American ships.
Shays's Rebellion occurs over farm debt.
A convention is called to revise the Articles of Confederation.
A new Constitution is written and ratified.
A stronger government is created through the establishment of three branches.
Power is divided between national and state governments, giving the national government more control.
Delegate compromises allow slavery to continue.
Amendments, including a Bill of Rights, are added to the Constitution to define personal rights and freedoms.
Today, debate over the balance of power between the national government and states continues.
Question
Use the chart to answer the question
Which of the following causes listed on the chart was resolved by the Constitution?
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Responses
the ability of the national government to deal with state issues
the ability of the national government to deal with state issues
the violation of the Treaty of Paris by Britain
the violation of the Treaty of Paris by Britain
the process through which civil unrest is handled by the central government
the process through which civil unrest is handled by the central government
the amount of taxes levied by the government
The cause that was resolved by the Constitution, as listed on the chart, is the ability of the national government to deal with state issues.
How did The Great Compromise settle the problem of representation in Congress?
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Responses
It allowed all states to have equal numbers of representatives in Congress.
It allowed all states to have equal numbers of representatives in Congress.
It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.
It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.
It gave each state two representatives in Congress and two representatives in the House of Representatives.
It gave each state two representatives in Congress and two representatives in the House of Representatives.
It made all states pay the same in federal taxes.
The Great Compromise settled the problem of representation in Congress by giving each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.
Question
Which of the following excerpts from Article I of the Constitution reflects the results of the Great Compromise?
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Responses
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 excerpt from Article I of the Constitution that reflects the results of the Great Compromise is:
"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
A few states agreed to ratify the Constitution only if what condition was met?
(1 point)
Responses
George Washington was elected president
George Washington was elected president
a bill of rights would be added
a bill of rights would be added
the federal government would maintain complete power
the federal government would maintain complete power
no new states would enter the union
The condition that was met for a few states to agree to ratify the Constitution was that a bill of rights would be added.
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
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Which of the following best summarizes this excerpt?
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Responses
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.
The intent of Article V is to provide the legislative branch with the power of ratification.
The best summary of this excerpt is: Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.
Of the following statements, which one best represents the role of the judicial branch of government?
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Responses
The judicial branch tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime.
The judicial branch tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime.
The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
The judicial branch writes the bills that are then sent to the legislative branch.
The judicial branch writes the bills that are then sent to the legislative branch.
The judicial branch has a responsibility to ensure that the committee system functions appropriately.
The statement that best represents the role of the judicial branch of government is: The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
What resulted from the loss in value of the Continental dollar?
(1 point)
Responses
Foreign countries demanded repayment of their war loans from the government.
Foreign countries demanded repayment of their war loans from the government.
Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.
Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.
Congress began to sell sections of land in the Northwest Territory.
Congress began to sell sections of land in the Northwest Territory.
Expeditions were sent to the West in search of gold and silver to back the new paper money.
The result of the loss in value of the Continental dollar was that trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.
Which responsibilities do state governments have with respect to public education? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
running school boards
running school boards
providing funding
providing funding
setting standards
setting standards
hiring teachers
The responsibilities that state governments have with respect to public education are:
- Running school boards
- Providing funding
- Setting standards
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Apologies for the mistake. The correct answers are:
- Providing funding
- Setting standards
How did George Mason influence the creation of the Bill of Rights?
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Responses
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.”
George Mason influenced the creation of the Bill of Rights by writing a pamphlet titled "Objections to This Constitution of Government."
How does the Constitution reflect the principle of popular sovereignty?
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Responses
by limiting the amount of power of the government
by limiting the amount of power of the government
by placing protections on the civil rights of the nation's citizens
by placing protections on the civil rights of the nation's citizens
by implementing safeguards against the abuse of power
by implementing safeguards against the abuse of power
by allowing the people to choose their representatives
The Constitution reflects the principle of popular sovereignty by allowing the people to choose their representatives.
Of the following, which best describes the framework for the Constitution? Select all that apply.
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Responses
A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power.
The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power.
Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government.
Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government.
The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.
The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.
The responses that best describe the framework for the Constitution are:
- A system of checks and balances is designed to