What is the purpose of all constitutions?

Question

(1 point)
• to list the rights of citizens
• to create a system of checks and balances
• to establish federal authority over state governments
• to establish rules that a government must follow

Answer 1

The purpose of all constitutions is to establish rules that a government must follow.

Answer 2

Why was it necessary in 1868 to apply the federal Bill of Rights to the states with the 14th Amendment?
(1 point)
O to establish civil rights for visible minorities
• to prevent states from continuing the practice of slaver
O to give the federal government the power to prevent rebellions
• to establish proper checks and balances between state and federal governments

Answer 3

The correct answer is: to establish civil rights for visible minorities. The 14th Amendment was necessary to ensure that the rights guaranteed by the federal Bill of Rights were applied and protected by the states, particularly for African Americans who had recently been freed from slavery.

Answer 4

In which the election process is filling a "seat" based on the population of each state?
(1 point)
• electing the president
• electing members of the House
• electing members of the Senate
O electing justices to the Supreme Court

Answer 5

The correct answer is: electing members of the House. The number of seats in the House of Representatives is allocated based on the population of each state, with more populous states having more seats.

Answer 6

What is a caucus?
(1 point)
a meeting of the Electoral College to vote for president
a process to determine the members of the Electoral College
• a small election to gauge a state's support for different candidates
a small convention to determine which candidate party delegates will support

Answer 7

The correct answer is: a small convention to determine which candidate party delegates will support. A caucus is a gathering of party members where they discuss and vote on their preferred candidate, ultimately determining which candidate the party delegates will support in the larger nominating convention.

Answer 8

What does civic-mindedness primarily encourage people to do?
(1 point)
to speak their minds about issues honestly
• to treat other citizens with respect
O to pay attention to government affairs
to study the history of the United States

Answer 9

The correct answer is: to pay attention to government affairs. Civic-mindedness encourages individuals to be informed and engaged in the affairs of their government, including staying informed about current events, understanding how the government functions, and actively participating in the democratic process.

Answer 10

Which two of the following characteristics are necessary for a state to exist? Select two that apply.
(1 point)
• territory
O judiciary
• sovereignty constitution
O federal system
• organized government
• separation of powers

Answer 11

The correct answer is: territory and organized government. For a state to exist, it must have a defined territory and an organized government that exercises authority over that territory.

Answer 12

What was the Supreme Court's decision in the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson case?
(1 point)
The Declaration of Independence implies that Americans should be united
• People must be considered equal under the law from the 14th Amendment.
• Segregation should be considered a matter for states to decide. not the federal government.
• Segregation is permitted as long as equal facilities are provided for both parties.

Answer 13

The correct answer is: Segregation is permitted as long as equal facilities are provided for both parties. In the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson case, the Supreme Court ruled that segregation was constitutional as long as the separate facilities provided for different races were equal. This decision established the "separate but equal" doctrine that allowed for racial segregation for several decades until it was overturned by the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954.

Answer 14

Which of the following parts of citizenship are responsibilities rather than rights? Select two that apply.
(1 point)
obeying property laws
• speaking freely
• carrying weapons
• serving on juries
• appealing court decisions

Answer 15

The correct answers are: obeying property laws and serving on juries. Obeying property laws is a responsibility of citizenship as individuals are expected to follow the laws and regulations pertaining to property ownership and use. Serving on juries is also a responsibility as citizens are typically called upon to serve as jurors to help ensure fair trials and the functioning of the justice system.

Answer 16

Which rights are protected when the majority of citizens perform the responsibilities chosen in the previous question? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
• life
• privacy
• liberty
• property
• A due procoss

Answer 17

The correct answers are: life, liberty, and property. When the majority of citizens perform their responsibilities, it helps maintain a society where everyone's life, liberty, and property rights are protected. The concept of due process, which ensures fair treatment under the law, is not applicable to this particular question. Privacy, while an important right, is not directly protected by citizens performing responsibilities.

Answer 18

Select the two correct answers

Answer 19

Apologies for the confusion. The two correct answers are: life and property. When the majority of citizens perform their responsibilities, it helps protect the life and property rights of all individuals in society.

Answer 20

Which court would be the first to decide on cases of treason against the United States?
(1 point)
state trial court
• state supreme court
O federal district court
the United States Supreme Court

Answer 21

The correct answer is: federal district court. The federal district court would be the first to decide on cases of treason against the United States.