Q1

Question

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?

(1 point)
Responses

Native Americans
Native Americans

African Americans
African Americans

Asian Americans
Asian Americans

Hispanic Americans
Hispanic Americans
Question 7
Q7

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 quality healthcare provided by the government.
Every citizen has the right to quality healthcare provided by the government.

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 over taxation.
by settling the issues over taxation.

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 between Federalist and Anti-Federalist.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1: Which one of the following is an example of someone demonstrating a democratic value? Answer: Lisa places a sign of a current political candidate in her front yard.

Question 2: How did the Federalist Papers generate support for ratifying the Constitution? Answer: by explaining how the Constitution would protect states’ rights.

Question 3: Which weaknesses are associated with the Articles of Confederation? Choose the TWO that apply. Answers:

1. All states had to approve amendments.
2. States coined their own money.

Question 4: Based on the excerpt, what was one potential problem with the Articles of Confederation? Answer: Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.

Question 5: Which of the following statements was a law established by the Northwest Ordinance? Answer: Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood.

Question 6: Which of the following groups gained more political participation when amendments were added to the Constitution? Answer: African Americans.

Question 7: Based on the excerpt, what concern about the Constitution is Patrick Henry expressing? Answer: that a president has been given too much power.

Question 8: Which of the following statements best reflects the rights of citizens that are protected by the Bill of Rights? Answer: Every citizen has the right to practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.

Question 9: Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create this governmental structure? Answer: by settling the issues between large and small states.

Feel free to ask for further explanations or clarifications on any of the answers!