The principle that lies behind the 9th Amendment, which states that the Bill of Rights is not a complete list of citizens' rights, is that natural rights exist independently of government. This amendment acknowledges that individuals have rights beyond those explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, affirming the existence of fundamental rights that should be respected by the government.
What principle lies behind the 9th Amendment, which states that the Bill of Rights is not a complete list of citizens' rights?
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Natural rights exist independently of government.
Natural rights exist independently of government.
All people must be given equal rights under the law.
All people must be given equal rights under the law.
The government must always err on the side of individual rights.
The government must always err on the side of individual rights.
States have the ultimate responsibility of protecting citizens’ rights
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What is the purpose of an interest group?
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to keep people informed about politics
to keep people informed about politics
to spread petitions regarding new government policies
to spread petitions regarding new government policies
to support a particular candidate in the primary process
to support a particular candidate in the primary process
to communicate the shared concerns of a group of citizens to the government
to communicate the shared concerns of a group of citizens to the government
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Responses
to keep people informed about politics
to keep people informed about politics
to spread petitions regarding new government policies
to spread petitions regarding new government policies
to support a particular candidate in the primary process
to support a particular candidate in the primary process
to communicate the shared concerns of a group of citizens to the government
to communicate the shared concerns of a group of citizens to the government
The purpose of an interest group is to communicate the shared concerns of a group of citizens to the government. Interest groups advocate for specific issues and seek to influence public policy by representing the interests and concerns of their members to lawmakers and other decision-makers.
There are 100 U.S. senators. How many senators would constitute a majority?
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1
1
25
25
50
50
75
75
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1
1
25
25
50
50
75
75
A majority of 100 U.S. senators would require 51 senators. However, since 51 is not among the provided options, the closest correct answer in a general understanding of a majority would be 50, as 50 could indicate a tie, but a true majority is one more than half, which is 51. Nonetheless, if you must choose from the given options, 50 is the best choice, though not a true majority on its own.
Which of the following is a stated purpose of the United States government under the Constitution? Select all that apply.
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acquire new territories
acquire new territories
promote the general welfare
promote the general welfare
represent all citizens equally
represent all citizens equally
generate wealth for businesses
generate wealth for businesses
provide for the common defense
provide for the common defense
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Responses
acquire new territories
acquire new territories
promote the general welfare
promote the general welfare
represent all citizens equally
represent all citizens equally
generate wealth for businesses
generate wealth for businesses
provide for the common defense
provide for the common defense
The stated purposes of the United States government under the Constitution include:
- promote the general welfare
- provide for the common defense
These purposes are explicitly mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution. The other options, like acquiring new territories, representing all citizens equally, and generating wealth for businesses, are not explicitly stated purposes in the Constitution.
Which of the following describe the rule of law? Select all that apply.
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The president is the ultimate authority.
The president is the ultimate authority.
The law is the ultimate authority.
The law is the ultimate authority.
The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
Government officials can break the law if they have a good reason.
Government officials can break the law if they have a good reason.
Citizens can be unfairly punished if they break too many laws.
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Responses
The president is the ultimate authority.
The president is the ultimate authority.
The law is the ultimate authority.
The law is the ultimate authority.
The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
Government officials can break the law if they have a good reason.
Government officials can break the law if they have a good reason.
Citizens can be unfairly punished if they break too many laws.
The following statements describe the rule of law:
- The law is the ultimate authority.
- The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
The rule of law emphasizes that no one is above the law, including government officials, and that laws apply equally to all individuals. The other statements do not accurately reflect the principle of the rule of law.
Which of the following events is an example of arbitration?
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NATO passes a resolution against Iran.
NATO passes a resolution against Iran.
The United States sets up a meeting between Taiwan and China.
The United States sets up a meeting between Taiwan and China.
After hearing both sides, the United Nations decides to end the Russian occupation of Crimea.
After hearing both sides, the United Nations decides to end the Russian occupation of Crimea.
Opposing factions in the Second Congo War meet at the neutral African Union headquarters.
Opposing factions in the Second Congo War meet at the neutral African Union headquarters.
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Responses
NATO passes a resolution against Iran.
NATO passes a resolution against Iran.
The United States sets up a meeting between Taiwan and China.
The United States sets up a meeting between Taiwan and China.
After hearing both sides, the United Nations decides to end the Russian occupation of Crimea.
After hearing both sides, the United Nations decides to end the Russian occupation of Crimea.
Opposing factions in the Second Congo War meet at the neutral African Union headquarters.
Opposing factions in the Second Congo War meet at the neutral African Union headquarters.
The event that is an example of arbitration is:
After hearing both sides, the United Nations decides to end the Russian occupation of Crimea.
Arbitration involves resolving a dispute by having a neutral party (in this case, the United Nations) listen to both sides and make a decision. The other options do not represent the process of arbitration in the same way.