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. -- Articles I, Section I
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. -- Articles I, Section I

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 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

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
Question 15
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
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

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 may not be communicated to the States unless deemed necessary
Changes to the Constitution may not be communicated to the States unless deemed necessary
Question 17

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 allows the government to make decision more efficiently.
it allows the government to make decision more efficiently.

it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power.
it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power.

it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies
it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies
Question 18

Based on the excerpt, why did James Madison believe that federalism is needed in government?

(1 point)
Responses

it allows the government to make decisions more efficiently
it allows the government to make decisions more efficiently

it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power
it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power

it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies
it prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies

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
Question 19
Of the following statements, which one best represents the role of the judicial branch of government?(1 point)
Responses

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 tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime.

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 has the ability to declare a law unconstituti