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.
John receives a scholarship to his college of choice.
John receives a scholarship to his college of choice.
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.
Angela refuses to appear when summoned for jury duty.
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Lisa places a sign of a current political candidate in her front yard.
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
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 Constitution would protect states’ rights
Based to this excerpt from the text, 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.
(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.
States could no longer deal directly with foreign countries.
Which of the following statements was a law established by the Northwest Ordinance?(1 point)
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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.
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.
Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood.
What concern about the Constitution is Patrick Henry expressing?
(1 point)
Responses
that the Constitution establishes a weak central government
that the Constitution establishes a weak central government
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 a president has been given too much power
that a president has been given too much power
that the Constitution has established a monarchy
(1 point)
Responses
that the Constitution establishes a weak central government
that the Constitution establishes a weak central government
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 a president has been given too much power
that a president has been given too much power
that the Constitution has established a monarchy
that the Constitution establishes a weak central government
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 go to college
Every citizen has the right to go to college
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 circumstances
Every citizen has the right to refuse a search of his or her home under any circumstances
Every citizen has the right to quality healthcare provided by the government.
Responses
Every citizen has the right to go to college
Every citizen has the right to go to college
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 circumstances
Every citizen has the right to refuse a search of his or her home under any circumstances
Every citizen has the right to quality healthcare provided by the government.
Every citizen has the right to practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.
What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select all that apply. (2 Points)(2 points)
Responses
the central government has the ability to create laws without state representative input
the central government has the ability to create laws without state representative input
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
The laws allowed Congress to declare war on France
The laws allowed Congress to declare war on France
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
Responses
the central government has the ability to create laws without state representative input
the central government has the ability to create laws without state representative input
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
The laws allowed Congress to declare war on France
The laws allowed Congress to declare war on France
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
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 through which civil unrest is handled by the central government
the process through which civil unrest is handled by the central government
The ability to create a national army
(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 through which civil unrest is handled by the central government
the process through which civil unrest is handled by the central government
The ability to create a national army
the ability of the national government to deal with state issues
How did The Great Compromise settle the problem of representation in Congress? (1 point)
Responses
It gave each state 1 representative in Congress and two representatives in the House of Representatives.
It gave each state 1 representative 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.
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 allowed all states to have equal numbers of representatives in Congress.
Responses
It gave each state 1 representative in Congress and two representatives in the House of Representatives.
It gave each state 1 representative 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.
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 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.
A few states agreed to ratify the Constitution only if what condition was met?(1 point)
Responses
a bill of rights would be added
a bill of rights would be added
George Washington was elected president
George Washington was elected president
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
Responses
a bill of rights would be added
a bill of rights would be added
George Washington was elected president
George Washington was elected president
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
a bill of rights would be added
The three-fifths compromise... (mark all that apply)
article 1, section 2, paragraph 3 in the constitution
representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned by among the several states which may be included within this union, according to their respective numbers which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons including those bound to service for a term of years and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other persons.
a.) was never agree to by northern states
b.) would allow slave states more representatives in congress
c.) required slaves to work between 3 and 5 years
d.) allowed southern states to count their slaves as part of their population
article 1, section 2, paragraph 3 in the constitution
representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned by among the several states which may be included within this union, according to their respective numbers which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons including those bound to service for a term of years and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other persons.
a.) was never agree to by northern states
b.) would allow slave states more representatives in congress
c.) required slaves to work between 3 and 5 years
d.) allowed southern states to count their slaves as part of their population
b.) would allow slave states more representatives in congress
d.) allowed southern states to count their slaves as part of their population
d.) allowed southern states to count their slaves as part of their population
why did delegates from most states initially meet in Philadelphia in 1778
a.) to repeal the northwest ordinance
b.) to amend the articles of confederation
c.) to ratify the constitution and the bill of rights
d.) to debate the admission of slave states to the union
a.) to repeal the northwest ordinance
b.) to amend the articles of confederation
c.) to ratify the constitution and the bill of rights
d.) to debate the admission of slave states to the union
b.) to amend the articles of confederation
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