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.
A system of checks and balances keeps each of the three branches from having too much power.
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 people have the right to alter their government.
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 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
Establish rules for obtaining a driver's license.
Which of the following is necessary to propose a new amendment to the Constitution?
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Responses
approval by a popular vote held in every state
approval by a popular vote held in every state
approval by two-thirds of the House and Senate
approval by two-thirds of the House and Senate
approval by three quarters of the House and Senate
approval by three quarters of the House and Senate
approval by the legislatures in at least three-fourths of the states
Approval by two-thirds of the House and Senate.
The First Amendment protects which rights? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
the right to own a gun
the right to own a gun
the right to a fair trial
the right to a fair trial
the right to practice a religion (or not)
the right to practice a religion (or not)
the right to criticize the government
the right to criticize the government
the right of owning property