Imagine a political figure is elected by popular vote of an entire state. This figure represents the state in a federal legislature. What position does this person hold?
(1 point)
Responses
senator
senator
president
president
cabinet member
cabinet member
member of the House of Representatives
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11 answers
senator
Why was it necessary in 1868 to apply the federal Bill of Rights to the states with the 14th Amendment?
(1 point)
Responses
to establish civil rights for visible minorities
to establish civil rights for visible minorities
to prevent states from continuing the practice of slavery
to prevent states from continuing the practice of slavery
to give the federal government the power to prevent rebellions
to give the federal government the power to prevent rebellions
to establish proper checks and balances between state and federal governments
(1 point)
Responses
to establish civil rights for visible minorities
to establish civil rights for visible minorities
to prevent states from continuing the practice of slavery
to prevent states from continuing the practice of slavery
to give the federal government the power to prevent rebellions
to give the federal government the power to prevent rebellions
to establish proper checks and balances between state and federal governments
to establish proper checks and balances between state and federal governments
Which is an example of a civic life activity?
(1 point)
Responses
borrowing books from a library
borrowing books from a library
planting trees in your yard
planting trees in your yard
voting in an election
voting in an election
joining a sports team
joining a sports team
(1 point)
Responses
borrowing books from a library
borrowing books from a library
planting trees in your yard
planting trees in your yard
voting in an election
voting in an election
joining a sports team
joining a sports team
voting in an election
What is the purpose of all constitutions?
(1 point)
Responses
to list the rights of citizens
to list the rights of citizens
to create a system of checks and balances
to create a system of checks and balances
to establish federal authority over state governments
to establish federal authority over state governments
to establish rules that a government must follow
(1 point)
Responses
to list the rights of citizens
to list the rights of citizens
to create a system of checks and balances
to create a system of checks and balances
to establish federal authority over state governments
to establish federal authority over state governments
to establish rules that a government must follow
to establish rules that a government must follow
Which describes the relationship among national governments?
(1 point)
Responses
All national governments are legally equal.
All national governments are legally equal.
All national governments engage in alliances with other national governments.
All national governments engage in alliances with other national governments.
National governments of larger countries can tell governments of smaller countries what to do.
National governments of larger countries can tell governments of smaller countries what to do.
National governments of allied countries can tell governments of non-allied countries what to do.
(1 point)
Responses
All national governments are legally equal.
All national governments are legally equal.
All national governments engage in alliances with other national governments.
All national governments engage in alliances with other national governments.
National governments of larger countries can tell governments of smaller countries what to do.
National governments of larger countries can tell governments of smaller countries what to do.
National governments of allied countries can tell governments of non-allied countries what to do.
All national governments are legally equal.
Michelle was recently arrested. She was not informed of her rights, assigned a public defender, or allowed to confront her witnesses. She has decided to sue the state.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which amendments could Michelle cite in a federal court that would help her case? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
1st
1st
2nd
2nd
6th
6th
10th
10th
14th
14th
19th
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which amendments could Michelle cite in a federal court that would help her case? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
1st
1st
2nd
2nd
6th
6th
10th
10th
14th
14th
19th
Michelle could cite the 6th and 14th amendments in a federal court to help her case.