Question

Study the sequence below and answer the question that follows: Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown above? (1 point) Responses established by a series of Supreme Court decisions established by a series of Supreme Court decisions defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence established by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution established by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution defined by President George Washington in his Farewell Address defined by President George Washington in his Farewell Address Question 10 Q 5 Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows: This excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle? (1 point) Responses Federalism Federalism Checks and balances Checks and balances Popular sovereignty Popular sovereignty Individual rights Individual rights STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2 Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows: Video Player 00:0009:32 Question 11 Q 6 Which situation violates the Eighth Amendment protections regarding criminal punishment? (1 point) Responses A protester is jailed for violent acts as a political rally. A protester is jailed for violent acts as a political rally. A person is sentenced to life in prison for shoplifting. A person is sentenced to life in prison for shoplifting. A person is sentenced to ten years imprisonment for assault and robbery. A person is sentenced to ten years imprisonment for assault and robbery. A judge orders that an accused person be jailed until bail is paid. A judge orders that an accused person be jailed until bail is paid. Question 12 Q 7 Study the excerpt and answer the question that follows: The constitutional amendment excerpted above protects people in the United States from - (1 point) Responses excessive fines for traffic violations excessive fines for traffic violations imprisonment for life without a jury trial imprisonment for life without a jury trial excessive surveillance by the government excessive surveillance by the government draft by the armed forces draft by the armed forces Question 13 Q 8 Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows: Which principle of U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above? (1 point) Responses Checks and balances Checks and balances Due process Due process Federalism Federalism Separation of powers Separation of powers Question 14 Q 9 Study the diagram below and answer the question that follows: Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram? (1 point) Responses Due Process Due Process Eminent Domain Eminent Domain Free Speech Free Speech Federalism Federalism Question 15 Q 10 Which statement shows an effect of the First Amendment? (1 point) Responses Ministers can preach religious messages to anyone who chooses to listen. Ministers can preach religious messages to anyone who chooses to listen. Political leaders can require religious tests in order to hold office. Political leaders can require religious tests in order to hold office. Ministers can work together to establish a national religion. Ministers can work together to establish a national religion. Political leaders can require churches to pay taxes.

Answer 1

Let's address each question based on the context provided:

Question 1

Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown above?

• Response: established by a series of Supreme Court decisions

The principle illustrated here likely refers to judicial review or the role of the judiciary in interpreting the Constitution and establishing precedents through Supreme Court decisions.

Question 2

This excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?

• Response: Federalism

Federalism is the distribution of power between the national and state governments, which is often illustrated in constitutional excerpts discussing the powers and responsibilities of different levels of government.

Question 3

Which situation violates the Eighth Amendment protections regarding criminal punishment?

• Response: A person is sentenced to life in prison for shoplifting.

The Eighth Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment. A life sentence for shoplifting would be deemed excessive.

Question 4

The constitutional amendment excerpted above protects people in the United States from -

• Response: excessive fines for traffic violations

If the excerpt explicitly mentions excessive fines, it aligns with the Eighth Amendment's protection against excessive bail or fines.

Question 5

Which principle of U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?

• Response: Due process

If the amendment relates to rights and protections afforded to individuals, it likely reflects the principle of due process.

Question 6

Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?

• Response: Due Process

Due process refers to the legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person, which is a fundamental part of the legal system and often emphasized in discussions of rights and amendments.

Question 7

Which statement shows an effect of the First Amendment?

• Response: Ministers can preach religious messages to anyone who chooses to listen.

The First Amendment guarantees free exercise of religion, which allows ministers to preach freely.

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