Which one of the following is an example of someone demonstrating a democratic value?(1 point)
Responses
Angela refuses to appear when summoned for jury duty.
Angela refuses to appear when summoned for jury duty.
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.
Lisa places a sign of a current political candidate in her front yard.
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How did the Federalist Papers generate support for ratifying the Constitution?(1 point)
Responses
by explaining how the Constitution would protect states’ rights
by explaining how the Constitution would protect states’ rights
by explaining how the three branches of government could not monitor each other
by explaining how the three branches of government could not monitor each other
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
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 two. (2 points)
Responses
He must take a citizenship test.
He must take a citizenship test.
He must promise to serve in the military.
He must promise to serve in the military.
He must marry someone who is already a citizen.
He must marry someone who is already a citizen.
He must wait at least five years.
He must take a citizenship test.
He must wait at least five years.
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?
(1 point)
Responses
There was no civilian control of the military.
There was no civilian control of the military.
Congress alone had the power to declare war.
Congress alone had the power to declare war.
States could no longer deal directly with foreign countries.
States could no longer deal directly with foreign countries.
Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
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?(1 point)
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.
New states would be considered inferior to established states for their first 20 years.
New states would be considered inferior to established states for their first 20 years.
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.
Which of the following groups gained more political participation when amendments were added to the Constitution?(1 point)
Responses
Asian Americans
Asian Americans
Native Americans
Native Americans
African Americans
African Americans
Hispanic 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!"
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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 a president has been given too much power
that a president has been given too much power
that the Constitution has established a monarchy
that the Constitution has established a monarchy
that the Constitution establishes a weak central government
that the Constitution establishes a weak central government
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that the Constitution has established a monarchy
Which of the following statements best reflects the rights of citizens that are protected by the Bill of Rights?(1 point)
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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 refuse a search of his or her home under any circumstance.
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.
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 practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.
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How does staying informed on important issues best help voters?(1 point)
Responses
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 know which candidates they agree with, and why.
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
It helps voters follow the advertisements that candidates put out.
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select two.(2 points)
Responses
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
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 central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
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.
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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?
(1 point)
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.
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.
Individuals could now enforce contracts that the courts had originally rejected.
It gave people the right to engage freely in producing, selling, and buying products.
Which of the following causes listed on the chart was resolved by the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
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 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 amount of taxes levied by the government
the ability of the national government to deal with state issues
How did The Great Compromise settle the problem of representation in Congress? (1 point)
Responses
It made all states pay the same in federal taxes.
It made all states pay the same in federal taxes.
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 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.
Which of the following excerpts from Article I of the Constitution reflects the results of the Great Compromise?(1 point)
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The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States…
—Article I, Section 2, Claus 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, Claus 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 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
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, Claus 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, Claus 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
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The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States… —Article I, Section 2, Claus 5
A few states agreed to ratify the Constitution only if what condition was met?(1 point)
Responses
a bill of rights would be added
a bill of rights would be added
no new states would enter the union
no new states would enter the union
the federal government would maintain complete power
the federal government would maintain complete power
George Washington was elected president
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...."
Use the excerpt to answer the following three questions.
Question 1
Which of the following best summarizes this excerpt?(1 point)
Responses
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.
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.
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.
Question 2
There are two steps required in order to amend the U.S. Constitution. In the first step, the proposal is agreed on by ____ of the members in both the House of Representatives and the Senate (or the state legislatures).(1 point)
Responses
two thirds
two thirds
three fourths
three fourths
three fifths
three fifths
51 percent
51 percent
Question 3
In the second step of the Constitutional amendment process, each state votes on whether to ratify the amendment. For the amendment to pass, ___ of all the states must vote to ratify.(1 point)
Responses
two thirds
two thirds
three fourths
three fourths
three fifths
three fifths
51 percent
51 percent
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Question 1:
New additions to the Constitution can be proposed with backing from a congressional majority.
Question 2:
two thirds
Question 3:
three fourths
Of the following statements, which one best represents the role of the judicial branch of government?(1 point)
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 a responsibility to ensure that the committee system functions appropriately.
The judicial branch has a responsibility to ensure that the committee system functions appropriately.
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 the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
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
Expeditions were sent to the West in search of gold and silver to back the new paper money.
Expeditions were sent to the West in search of gold and silver to back the new paper money.
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.
Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.
Which responsibilities do state governments have with respect to public education? Select two. (2 points)
Responses
hiring teachers
hiring teachers
running school boards
running school boards
providing funding
providing funding
setting standards
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Which responsibilities do state governments have with respect to public education? Select two. (2 points)
Responses
hiring teachers
hiring teachers
running school boards
running school boards
providing funding
providing funding
setting standards
providing funding
setting standards
How did George Mason influence the creation of the Bill of Rights?(1 point)
Responses
He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
He wrote a pamphlet titled “Objections to This Constitution of Government.”
He wrote a pamphlet titled “Objections to This Constitution of Government.”
He assembled an antifederalist convention in Virginia to discuss the matter.
He assembled an antifederalist convention in Virginia to discuss the matter.
He refused to sign the United States Constitutio
He wrote a pamphlet titled “Objections to This Constitution of Government.”
How does the Constitution reflect the principle of popular sovereignty?(1 point)
Responses
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 limiting the amount of power of the government
by limiting the amount of power of the government
by allowing the people to choose their representatives
by allowing the people to choose their representatives
by implementing safeguards against the abuse of power
by implementing safeguards against the abuse of power
by allowing the people to choose their representatives
Of the following, which best describes the framework for the Constitution? Select two.(2 points)
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.
A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.