Which one of the following is an example of someone demonstrating a democratic value?
(1 point)
Responses
Mike receives a promotion at his job for his hard work and dedication.
Mike receives a promotion at his job for his hard work and dedication.
Lisa places a sign of a current political candidate in her front yard
Lisa places a sign of a current political candidate in her front yard
John receives a scholarship to his college of choice.
John receives a scholarship to his college of choice.
Angela refuses to appear when summoned for jury duty
Angela refuses to appear when summoned for jury duty
Question 2
Q2
How did the Federalist Papers generate support for ratifying the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
by explaining how the Constitution would protect states’ rights
by explaining how the Constitution would protect states’ rights
by explaining how the national government would weaken the states
by explaining how the national government would weaken the states
by explaining how the Constitution would require a bill of rights
by explaining how the Constitution would require a bill of rights
by explaining how the three branches of government could not monitor each other
by explaining how the three branches of government could not monitor each other
Question 3
Q3
Which weaknesses are associated with the Articles of Confederation? Choose the TWO that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
All states had to approve amendments
All states had to approve amendments
The one house legislature was based on population
The one house legislature was based on population
The central government held to much power
The central government held to much power
States coined there own money
States coined there own money
Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory
Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory
Question 4
Q4
Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows:
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 officers, coin money, and operate post offices. It was also responsible for foreign affairs and could sign treaties.
Based on the excerpt, what was one potential problem with the Articles of Confederation?
(1 point)
Responses
Congress alone had the power to declare war
Congress alone had the power to declare war
Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
States could no longer deal directly with foreign countries.
States could no longer deal directly with foreign countries.
There was no civilian control of the military.
There was no civilian control of the military.
Question 5
Q5
Which of the following statements was a law established by the Northwest Ordinance?
(1 point)
Responses
Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood.
Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood.
The educational system would be paid for by the central government.
The educational system would be paid for by the central government.
Anyone who escaped slavery would be guaranteed freedom.
Anyone who escaped slavery would be guaranteed freedom.
New states would be considered inferior to established states for their first 20 years.
New states would be considered inferior to established states for their first 20 years.
Question 6
Q6
Which of the following groups gained more political participation when amendments were added to the Constitution?
Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows:
"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!"
—Patrick Henry, Speech to the Virginia Convention, June 1788
Based on the excerpt, what concern about the Constitution is Patrick Henry expressing?
(1 point)
Responses
that a president would need to be ambitious to be successful in office
that a president would need to be ambitious to be successful in office
that the Constitution has established a monarchy
that the Constitution has established a monarchy
that a president has been given too much power
that a president has been given too much power
that the Constitution establishes a weak central government
that the Constitution establishes a weak central government
Question 8
Q8
Which of the following statements best reflects the rights of citizens that are protected by the Bill of Rights?
(1 point)
Responses
Every citizen has the right to vote at the age of 18 regardless of race, gender, or religion.
Every citizen has the right to vote at the age of 18 regardless of race, gender, or religion.
Every citizen has the right to practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.
Every citizen has the right to practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.
Every citizen has the right to refuse a search of his or her home under any circumstance.
Every citizen has the right to refuse a search of his or her home under any circumstance.
Question 9
Q9
Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows:
All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall
consist of a Senate and House of Representative.
-U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 1
Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create this governmental structure?
(1 point)
Responses
by settling the issues between Federalist and Anti-Federalist.
by settling the issues between Federalist and Anti-Federalist.
by settling the issues of voting rights in the North.
by settling the issues of voting rights in the North.
by settling the issues between large and small states.
by settling the issues between large and small states.
by settling the issues over taxation.
by settling the issues over taxation.
Question 10
Q10
What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select TWO that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
Here are the answers for each of the questions you provided:
Q1
Response: Lisa places a sign of a current political candidate in her front yard. (This demonstrates democratic values such as participation in the political process.)
Q2
Response: by explaining how the Constitution would protect states’ rights. (The Federalist Papers argued for the benefits of the Constitution in a way that addressed the concerns of those wary of a stronger national government.)
Q3
Response: All states had to approve amendments
Response: States coined their own money (These are recognized weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.)
Q4
Response: Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states. (This is a potential problem because it can lead to unequal representation based on population.)
Q5
Response: Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood. (This was a key provision of the Northwest Ordinance.)
Q6
Response: African Americans (The amendments to the Constitution expanded political participation, particularly after the Civil War.)
Q7
Response: that a president has been given too much power (Patrick Henry was concerned about the potential for the presidency to become too powerful, resembling a monarchy.)
Q8
Response: Every citizen has the right to practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference. (This reflects the First Amendment rights protected by the Bill of Rights.)
Q9
Response: by settling the issues between large and small states. (The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature, balancing representation.)
Q10
Response: the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
Response: the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes (These events highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, particularly during Shays' Rebellion.)
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Q11
Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows:
Locke’s principle of a natural right to property was established in the Constitution. Certain guarantees in the Constitution protect the rights of people to own private property, enforce contracts, and engage freely in business activities. These freedoms are essential to a market economy. Article I of the Constitution also gave Congress the power to regulate commerce and encourage the free flow of goods between states, creating an environment in which business could thrive.
Based on this excerpt from the text, how was Locke’s principle for the right to property represented by the nation becoming one common market?
(1 point)
Responses
It brought about an end to tariffs on goods traded and sold between states.
It brought about an end to tariffs on goods traded and sold between states.
Individuals could now enforce contracts that the courts had originally rejected.
Individuals could now enforce contracts that the courts had originally rejected.
Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state
Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state
It gave people the right to engage freely in producing, selling, and buying products.
It gave people the right to engage freely in producing, selling, and buying products.
Question 12
Q12
Use the chart below to answer the question that follows:
Which of the following causes listed on the chart was resolved by the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
the ability of the national government to deal with state issues.
the ability of the national government to deal with state issues.
the violation of the Treaty of Paris by Britain
the violation of the Treaty of Paris by Britain
the process by which civil unrest is handled by the central government.
the process by which civil unrest is handled by the central government.
the amount of taxes levied by the government.
the amount of taxes levied by the government.
Question 13
Q13
How did The Great Compromise settle the problem of representation in Congress?
(1 point)
Responses
It allowed all states to have equal numbers of representatives in Congress.
It allowed all states to have equal numbers of representatives in Congress.
It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.
It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.
It gave each state two representatives in Congress and two representatives in the House of Representatives
It gave each state two representatives in Congress and two representatives in the House of Representatives
It made all states pay the same in federal taxes
It made all states pay the same in federal taxes
Question 14
Q14
Which of the following excerpts from Article I of the Constitution reflects the results of the Great Compromise?
(1 point)
Responses
All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. —Article I, Section 1
All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. —Article I, Section 1
Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers…. —Article I, Section 2, Clause 3
Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers…. —Article I, Section 2, Clause 3
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States… —Article I, Section 2, Clause 5
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States… —Article I, Section 2, Clause 5
The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided. —Article I, Section 2, Clause 4
The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided. —Article I, Section 2, Clause 4
Question 15
Q15
A few states agreed to ratify the Constitution only if what condition was met?
(1 point)
Responses
George Washington was elected president
George Washington was elected president
a bill of rights would be added
a bill of rights would be added
the federal government would maintain complete power
the federal government would maintain complete power
no new states would enter the union
no new states would enter the union
Question 16
Q16
Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows:
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
Based on the excerpt, which of the following best summarizes this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
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.
Congress may not ratify the Constitution through any process.
Changes to the Constitution must be deemed necessary and proposed by the House of Representative.
Changes to the Constitution must be deemed necessary and proposed by the House of Representative.
Question 17
Q17
Use the excerpt below that explains the system of federalism to answer the question that follows:
In a single republic, all the power surrendered by the people is submitted to the administration of a single
government....In the [government seperated into states] of American, the power surrendered by the people
is first divided between two distinct government, and then the portion allotted to each, subdivided among....
separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments
will control each other, at the same time that each will be controled by itself.
--James Madison, Federalist, no. 51, 1788
Based on the excerpt, why did James Madison believe that federalism is needed in government?
(1 point)
Responses
it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power.
it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power.
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 prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies
it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies
it allows the government to make decision more efficiently.
it allows the government to make decision more efficiently.
Question 18
Q18
Of the following statements, which one best represents the role of the judicial branch of government?
(1 point)
Responses
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 tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime.
The judicial branch tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime.
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 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.
Question 19
Q19
What resulted from the loss in value of the Continental dollar?
(1 point)
Responses
Congress began to sell sections of land in the Northwest Territory.
Congress began to sell sections of land in the Northwest Territory.
Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.
Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.
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.
Expeditions were sent to the West in search of gold and silver to back the new paper money.
Question 20
Q20
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 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.
He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
He refused to sign the United States Constitution.
He refused to sign the United States Constitution.
Question 21
Q21
How does the Constitution reflect the principle of popular sovereignty?
(1 point)
Responses
by placing protections on the civil rights of the nation's citizens
by placing protections on the civil rights of the nation's citizens
by allowing the people to choose their representatives
by allowing the people to choose their representatives
by implementing safeguards against the abuse of power
by implementing safeguards against the abuse of power
by limiting the amount of power of the government
by limiting the amount of power of the government
Question 22
Q22
Of the following, which best describes the framework for the Constitution? Select TWO that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government.
Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government.
The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.
The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.
The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power.
The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power.
A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
Here are your answers for questions 11 through 22:
Q11
Response: Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state. (This reflects Locke's principle as it facilitates the right to property and commerce across state lines.)
Q12
Response: the ability of the national government to deal with state issues. (The Constitution established a stronger national government that could effectively manage relations between states and address issues.)
Q13
Response: It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population. (This solution from the Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature.)
Q14
Response: All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. —Article I, Section 1 (This reflects the results of the Great Compromise by establishing a bicameral legislature.)
Q15
Response: a bill of rights would be added. (Several states were reluctant to ratify the Constitution without protections for individual rights.)
Q16
Response: Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment. (This summarizes the amendment process outlined in Article V of the Constitution.)
Q17
Response: it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power. (Madison argued that the division of powers in federalism prevents any single entity from gaining too much power.)
Q18
Response: The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional. (This is a primary function of the judicial branch.)
Q19
Response: Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies. (The loss in value of the Continental dollar led to economic instability, as states began to issue their own currencies.)
Q20
Response: He refused to sign the United States Constitution. (George Mason's refusal was a significant stance against a lack of a Bill of Rights in the original Constitution.)
Q21
Response: by allowing the people to choose their representatives. (This reflects the principle of popular sovereignty, where government authority comes from the consent of the governed.)
Q22
Response: The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.
Response: A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power. (These are key principles of the Constitution's framework.)
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