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Which one of the following is an example of someone demonstrating a democratic value?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.
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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Responses

by settling the issues between Federalist and Anti-Federalist.
by settling the issues between Federalist and Anti-Federalist.

by settling the issues between large and small states.
by settling the issues between large and small states.

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.
Question 10
Q10

What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select TWO that apply.

(2 points)
Responses

the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states

the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory

the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval

the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
Question 11
Q11

Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows:

Locke’s principle of a natural right to property was established in the Constitution. Certain guarantees in the Constitution protect the rights of people to own private property, enforce contracts, and engage freely in business activities. These freedoms are essential to a market economy. Article I of the Constitution also gave Congress the power to regulate commerce and encourage the free flow of goods between states, creating an environment in which business could thrive.

Based on this excerpt from the text, how was Locke’s principle for the right to property represented by the nation becoming one common market?

(1 point)
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It brought about an end to tariffs on goods traded and sold between states.
It brought about an end to tariffs on goods traded and sold between states.

Individuals could now enforce contracts that the courts had originally rejected.
Individuals could now enforce contracts that the courts had originally rejected.

Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state
Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state

It gave people the right to engage freely in producing, selling, and buying products.
It gave people the right to engage freely in producing, selling, and buying products.
Question 12
Q12

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Sure! Here are answers to the questions you provided:

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.
Answer:

  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.

Question 10: What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select TWO that apply.
Answer:

  1. the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states.
  2. the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes.

Question 11: Based on this excerpt from the text, how was Locke’s principle for the right to property represented by the nation becoming one common market?
Answer: Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state.

Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need further assistance!

Q14

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. —Article I, Section 1
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. —Article I, Section 1

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 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

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
Question 15
Q15

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
Q16

Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows:

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

Based on the excerpt, which of the following best summarizes this excerpt?

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Responses

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.

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 must be deemed necessary and proposed by the House of Representative.
Changes to the Constitution must be deemed necessary and proposed by the House of Representative.
Question 17
Q17

Use the excerpt below that explains the system of federalism to answer the question that follows:

In a single republic, all the power surrendered by the people is submitted to the administration of a single
government....In the [government seperated into states] of American, the power surrendered by the people
is first divided between two distinct government, and then the portion allotted to each, subdivided among....
separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments
will control each other, at the same time that each will be controled by itself.
--James Madison, Federalist, no. 51, 1788



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

(1 point)
Responses

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

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 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
Q18

Of the following statements, which one best represents the role of the judicial branch of government?

(1 point)
Responses

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 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 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 has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
Question 19
Q19

What resulted from the loss in value of the Continental dollar?

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Responses

Congress began to sell sections of land in the Northwest Territory.
Congress began to sell sections of land in the Northwest Territory.

Foreign countries demanded repayment of their war loans from the government.
Foreign countries demanded repayment of their war loans from the government.

Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.
Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.

Expeditions were sent to the West in search of gold and silver to back the new paper money.
Expeditions were sent to the West in search of gold and silver to back the new paper money.
Question 20
Q20

How did George Mason influence the creation of the Bill of Rights?

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Responses

He refused to sign the United States Constitution.
He refused to sign the United States Constitution.

He wrote a pamphlet titled “Objections to This Constitution of Government.”
He wrote a pamphlet titled “Objections to This Constitution of Government.”

He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.

He assembled an antifederalist convention in Virginia to discuss the matter
He assembled an antifederalist convention in Virginia to discuss the matter
Question 21
Q21

How does the Constitution reflect the principle of popular sovereignty?

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Responses

by placing protections on the civil rights of the nation's citizens
by placing protections on the civil rights of the nation's citizens

by implementing safeguards against the abuse of power
by implementing safeguards against the abuse of power

by limiting the amount of power of the government
by limiting the amount of power of the government

by allowing the people to choose their representatives
by allowing the people to choose their representatives
Question 22
Q22

Of the following, which best describes the framework for the Constitution? Select TWO that apply.

(2 points)
Responses

A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.

Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government.
Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government.

The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power.
The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power.

The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.

Here are the answers to the questions you've provided:

Question 14: Which of the following excerpts from Article I of the Constitution reflects the results of the Great Compromise?
Answer: 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. —Article I, Section 1

Question 15: A few states agreed to ratify the Constitution only if what condition was met?
Answer: a bill of rights would be added.

Question 16: Based on the excerpt, which of the following best summarizes this excerpt?
Answer: Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.

Question 17: Based on the excerpt, why did James Madison believe that federalism is needed in government?
Answer: it limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuse of power.

Question 18: Of the following statements, which one best represents the role of the judicial branch of government?
Answer: The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.

Question 19: What resulted from the loss in value of the Continental dollar?
Answer: Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.

Question 20: How did George Mason influence the creation of the Bill of Rights?
Answer: He refused to sign the United States Constitution.

Question 21: How does the Constitution reflect the principle of popular sovereignty?
Answer: by allowing the people to choose their representatives.

Question 22: Of the following, which best describes the framework for the Constitution? Select TWO that apply.
Answer:

  1. A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
  2. The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.

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