How did the Federalist Papers generate support for ratifying the Constitution? (1 point)
O by explaining how the Constitution would require a bill of rights
O by explaining how the national government would weaken the states
O by explaining how the Constitution would protect states' rights
O by explaining how the three branches of government could not monitor each other
O 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 two. (2 points)
O He must marry someone who is already a citizen
O He must wait at least five years.
O He must promise to serve in the military.
O He must take a citizenship test.
O He must wait at least five years.
O 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 otticers, coin money, and operate post ottices. It was also responsible for foreign affairs and could sign treaties
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Based on this excerpt from the text, what was one potential problem with the Articles of Confederation?
(1 point)
O Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
O There was no civilian control of the military.
O Congress alone had the power to declare war.
O States could no longer deal directly with foreign countries
O 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)
• Anyone who escaped slavery would be guaranteed freedom.
• New states would be considered inferior to established states for their first 20 years
• Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood.
• The central government would pay for the educational system.
• Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood.
Which of the following groups gained more political participation when amendments were added to the Constitution? (1 point)
• Hispanic Americans
• African Americans
• Native Americans
• Asian 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)
• that a president would need to be ambitious to be successful in office
• that a president has been given too much power
• that the Constitution has established a monarchy
• that the Constitution establishes a weak central government