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
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Which of the following best summarizes this excerpt?
(1 point)
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
Changes to the Constitution may not be communicated to the States unless deemed necessary
Changes to the Constitution may not be communicated to the States unless deemed necessary
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
Congress may not ratify the Constitution through any process
Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment
Based on the excerpt why did James Madison believe that federalism is needed in government?
(1 point)
Responses
it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies
it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies
it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power.
it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power.
it allows the government to make decision more efficiently.
it allows the government to make decision more efficiently.
it provides government with a way to support the powers of the military.
it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power.
Based on the excerpt, why did James Madison believe that federalism is needed in government?
(1 point)
Responses
it provides government with a way to support the powers of the military
it provides government with a way to support the powers of the military
it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power
it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power
it allows the government to make decisions more efficiently
it allows the government to make decisions more efficiently
it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies
it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power
Of the following statements, which one best represents the role of the judicial branch of government?(1 point)
Responses
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 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 tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime.
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
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.
Foreign countries demanded repayment of their war loans from the government.
Foreign countries demanded repayment of their war loans from the government.
Expeditions were sent to the West in search of gold and silver to back the new paper money.
Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.
How did George Mason influence the creation of the Bill of Rights?(1 point)
Responses
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 Constitution.
He refused to sign the United States Constitution.
He wrote a pamphlet titled “Objections to This Constitution of Government.”
He wrote a pamphlet titled “Objections to This Constitution of Government.”
He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.