In the Preamble to the US Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “and to our posterity”(1 point)
Responses
They wanted to form a better government immediately
They wanted to form a better government immediately
They wanted to form a government where the people have power
They wanted to form a government where the people have power
They wanted to form a better government for the future generations
They wanted to form a better government for the future generations
They wanted to form a better government to protect from tyranny of monarchies
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They wanted to form a better government for the future generations.
Read the passage below:
"I see democracy as a conversation to be had…It provides us with a framework and rules, but all its machinery are designed to force us into a conversation."
Based on the passage, which statement about the amendment process would the author support?
(1 point)
Responses
The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend
The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend
The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views
The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
"I see democracy as a conversation to be had…It provides us with a framework and rules, but all its machinery are designed to force us into a conversation."
Based on the passage, which statement about the amendment process would the author support?
(1 point)
Responses
The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend
The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend
The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views
The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
A soldier is being charged in a crime on a military based. Which type of law is being applied?(1 point)
Responses
Constitutional
Constitutional
Military
Military
Civil
Civil
Criminal
Responses
Constitutional
Constitutional
Military
Military
Civil
Civil
Criminal
Military
Julie is being accused of breaking her contract with a company. The company decides to pursue legal means. What type of law would be applied in this case? (1 point)
Responses
Civil
Civil
Criminal
Criminal
Juvenile
Juvenile
Constitutional
Responses
Civil
Civil
Criminal
Criminal
Juvenile
Juvenile
Constitutional
Civil
What was the outcome of the Marbury v. Madison case?(1 point)
Responses
President is allowed freedom to make appointments
President is allowed freedom to make appointments
Legislature is now allowed to make laws
Legislature is now allowed to make laws
Judicial branch has judicial review powers
Judicial branch has judicial review powers
Senate now has to confirm presidential appointments
Responses
President is allowed freedom to make appointments
President is allowed freedom to make appointments
Legislature is now allowed to make laws
Legislature is now allowed to make laws
Judicial branch has judicial review powers
Judicial branch has judicial review powers
Senate now has to confirm presidential appointments
Judicial branch has judicial review powers.
Which part of the Constitution sets out the reasons why the Constitution is necessary?(1 point)
Responses
Article 1
Article 1
Federalist Papers
Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Preamble
Responses
Article 1
Article 1
Federalist Papers
Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Preamble
Preamble
"All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills."
Which principle of the Constitution is being demonstrated by this passage.
(1 point)
Responses
Checks and Balances
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Federalism
Rule of Law
Which principle of the Constitution is being demonstrated by this passage.
(1 point)
Responses
Checks and Balances
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Federalism
Rule of Law
Checks and Balances
"Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States; If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it..."
Which principle of the Constitution is being demonstrated by this passage.
(1 point)
Responses
Popular Sovereignty
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Which principle of the Constitution is being demonstrated by this passage.
(1 point)
Responses
Popular Sovereignty
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers