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In the alleged "corrupt bargain," which position is Henry Clay given to help make Adams president?
2 points Vice President
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At this point in history, everyone was able to vote.
2 points True False
11 answers
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Which is important when writing an essay claim?(1 point)
Responses that the claim is something on which everyone will agree that
5 answers
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(6) Two kids are flying a kite with a string of 50 meters long. If the kids are 35 meters apart, how high is the kite off the
2 answers
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Can you find the lengths and areas and type the correct code? Please remember to type in ALL CAPS with no spaces.
*
11 answers
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Can you solve for x and type the correct code? Please remember to type in ALL CAPS with no spaces.
* Captionless Image
1 answer
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The Trail of Tears resulted from Jackson supporting or disobeying the Supreme Court decision of Worcester v Georgia?
Supporting
1 answer
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In their anger towards Jackson, the ________ party was formed.
Republican Federalist Whig
3 answers
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The Panic of 1837 resulted from Jackson _____________.
reducing the power of Congress. destroying the national bank. fearing an
1 answer
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Jackson did everything he could to ensure that all three branches of government were equal.
True False
1 answer
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The act of giving your political supporters positions of power is known as the ________.
spoils system spoils of war spoiled milk
1 answer
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Jackson was the first _________ president.
Republican Democratic Federalist
1 answer
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Many westward-moving settlers liked Jackson for the following reasons (choose all that apply):
He disliked Native Americans. He
1 answer
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Jackson believed that John Q Adams had won his term in 1824 through a corrupt bargain.
True False
2 answers
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The Necessary and Proper clause creates a number of _______________ powers.
2 points enumerated (explicit) implied (interpreted)
1 answer
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Power has always remained exactly the same between the state governments and the federal government.
2 points True False
11 answers
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What group of persons heads the judicial branch? 2 points
Senators and Representatives Supreme Court Justices The various state
11 answers
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What group of persons heads the judicial branch?
2 points Senators and Representatives Supreme Court Justices The various state
0 answers
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The authors of the Federalist Papers were for or against ratification of the Constitution?
1 point For Against
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Participatory democracy requires NO involvement by the people.
* 1 point True False
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What kinds of changes were the delegates hoping to make to the Articles of Confederation (choose all that apply):
* 3 points
11 answers
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To amend the Articles of Confederation, ______ out of ______ states had to agree.
* 1 point 10 out of 13 11 out of 13 12 out of
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Who is the head of the executive branch?
* 1 point Speaker of the House Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Vice President
11 answers
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Use the paragraph to complete the activity.
Forests cover about 31% of the land on Earth. Sadly, that number is decreasing at a
1 answer
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Which statement could be used as a claim that argues against school uniforms?(1 point)
Responses School uniforms can be
1 answer
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Summer should be a time of heading to the beach with friends and playing capture the
1 answer
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Which would be a sound argument for the proposition that a community should sponsor a riverfront clean-up day?
(1 point)
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Go-well Vitamins are made especially for teenagers. They make your skin shiny and
1 answer
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A student wants to teach a friend how to sew. Which type of medium would be most effective to use?(1 point)
Responses video video
1 answer
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Use the claims to answer the question.
Claim 1: Sharing risky online information increases the likelihood of receiving negative
1 answer
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Which information would be relevant and sufficient for the claim that rest, ice, compression, and elevation can help treat a
1 answer
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Which piece of evidence could best persuade a reader to support a claim that middle-school students should be required to wear
1 answer
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A student is researching "performance enhancement equipment in competitive sports." Which source is most likely to be
1 answer
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What is one thing you know about analyzing informational texts
5 answers
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Heather is writing an essay for her history class about the founding of her city. She has found conflicting information in her
1 answer
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Use the arguments about the effects of video games on teenagers to answer the question.
Argument 1: Video games are fun, but they
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Which piece of evidence is both relevant and sufficient to support the claim that a Mediterranean diet has health
1 answer
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Which would be a sound reason to support the addition of a salad bar option to the middle school cafeteria?(1 point)
Responses I
1 answer
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Why is it important for an author to include an opposing claim?(1 point)
Responses to introduce the other side, then disprove it
1 answer
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Which type of media is most likely to convey information in an exciting way?(1 point)
Responses audio recording audio recording
1 answer
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Which strategy is the most effective way for the author of a persuasive text to refute an opposing viewpoint?(1 point)
Responses
1 answer
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Although our town’s parks and recreation department has some wonderful programs, it
1 answer
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Water is a basic human need, yet not everyone has access to it. Lack of access to clean
1 answer
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Which is literacy?(1 point)
Responses something free from exaggeration something free from exaggeration the ability to do
1 answer
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Which type of medium should be used when giving someone a lot of information on a topic?(1 point)
Responses text text photo photo
1 answer
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Which two types of media best help to explain a recipe? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses audio recording audio
1 answer
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Answers (62)
Many westward-moving settlers liked Jackson for the following reasons (choose all that apply): He disliked Native Americans. He loved Native Americans He promised to remove Native Americans from the west. He promised to protect Native Americans.
Jackson's policies showed that he valued all people, regardless of gender and race, equally. 1 point True False
Jackson was (select all that apply): 2 points Popular as a "man of the people" A defender of the national bank. at least partially responsible for an economic recession in 1837.
Based on the reading, Jackson was an ardent defender of the Native Americans. 2 points True False
Which state did Jackson represent in both the House and Senate? 2 points Alabama Texas Louisiana Tennessee
Jackson was born into a wealthy family. 2 points True False
At this point in history, in the event that one candidate wins the electoral vote, and another wins the popular vote, who/what decides who becomes president? 2 points The Senate The current president The House of Representatives The Supreme Court
All of these candidates were running as members of the Whig party. 2 points True False
In this same presidential election, who were the men being considered (Choose all that apply)? 3 points George Washington John Quincy Adams Thomas Jefferson Andrew Jackson Henry Clay
In which presidential election do we see a new wave of voters able to participate in the process? 2 points 1820 1824 1828 1832
During this time, there was a big push for greater levels of democracy. 2 points True False
After writing a broad claim, which is the next step in the process of writing an argument? (1 point) Responses research information about the claim research information about the claim revise the claim so that it is narrower revise the claim so that it is
Which phrase describes a claim that is "debatable"?(1 point) Responses an idea to be shared in front of a group of people an idea to be shared in front of a group of people an idea about a topic that is not grounded in evidence an idea about a topic that
(5.) Mary wants to cut across a rectangular lot rather than walk around it. The lot is 120 feet long and 50 feet wide. Mary walks diagonally across the lot, how many feet is the short cut? (1 Point) 1 point (50)² + (120)² = 2500 + 14,400= 16,900 and
(4.) Jaya starts driving north for 9 miles, then takes a right turn, and then he drives east for another 40 miles. At the end of driving, what is the distance of a straight line from the starting point? (1 Point) 1 point 9 + 40 =49 √49 = 7.2 miles (40)²
3,) What formula can we use to find how high the ball is in the tree? (1 Point) 1 point 13 + 5 = 18 18² = 325 so b=324 feet 13² -5² =169 -25 = 144. and √144= 12 so b=12 feet 13² + 5² =169 + 25 = 194. and √194= 14 so b=14 feet
Refer to the word problem below. Use this to answer questions 2 & 3. (2.) What is the hypotonuse (c) in this question? Also, if a= 5 feet, which side do we need to find ? (1 Point) 1 point The hypotonuse is 13 feet & looking for side c. (distance between
(1.) To get from point A to point C you must avoid walking through a pond. You must walk 34 m south and 41 m east. How many meters would be saved if it were possible to make a way through the pond? Use the digram below to help. Write out the calculations
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The Necessary and Proper clause is very ______ 2 points Specific Broad
Some of the enumerated powers of Congress include (select all that apply): 3 points Collect taxes Borrow money on the credit of the United States. Regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the states.
Enumerated powers are those NOT stated in the Constitution. 2 points True False
The 14th denies citizenship to ex-slaves. 2 points True False
The 10th amendment helps to keep the states from getting too much power. 2 points True False
Can Congress override a presidential veto? 2 points Yes No
Can the President veto laws passed by Congress? 2 points Yes No
Major job of the judicial branch (choose all that apply): 2 points Interpreting the constitutionality of laws. Budget Running the government Passing laws
Major job of the executive branch (Choose all that apply): 2 points Running the government based on the laws of Congress Interpreting the Constitution Minting currency
Major jobs of the legislative branch include (choose all that apply): 4 points Budget Passing of laws Ensuring laws are constitutional. Running the government.
What group of people makes up the legislative branch? 2 points Senators and Representatives Supreme Court Justices The various state governors
Who is the head of the executive branch? 2 points Chief Justice President Speaker of the House
The idea of limiting power led to ____________. Choose all that apply. 6 points Separation of Power Multiple branches of government. Mass consolidation of power in one figure head. Checks and balances
Even those who wanted the Constitution saw that it was necessary to keep any one person or group of persons from becoming too powerful. 1 point True False
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One could argue that elite democracy actually goes against the idea of democracy. * 1 point True False
Elite democracy is a more limited form of democracy. * 1 point True False
Pluralist democracy always results in quick decision making. * 1 point True False
What are some benefits to pluralist democracy? Choose all that apply: * 2 points Small groups dominate One group dominates Good ideas surface It allows for vigorous debate
Pluralist democracy relies upon a variety of views and opinions. 0 points True False
Participatory democracy (also known as direct democracy) is only realistic at relatively low levels of government (meaning it cannot be used at the national level). * 1 point True False
What are the "flavors" of democracy? Choose all that apply. * 2 points Participatory Pluralist Elite None of the above
Early on, Senators were appointed by state legislators, and NOT elected. * 2 points True False
What were the qualifications to voting at the time (choose all that apply): * 3 points White Male Land owner Female Non-White All adults could vote
Was there full suffrage during these times? (Suffrage is the right to vote) 2 points No Yes
The Great Compromise included (choose all that apply): * 3 points Bicameral (two houses of representatives) Representation based on population in the lower house (House of Representatives) Equal number of representatives from each state in the upper house
Representation based on population would give more power to the: * 2 points states with biggest populations states with smallest population
What was Thomas Jefferson's job at the time of the Constitutional Convention? 1 point Chef Supreme Court Justice Foreign Diplomat President of the United States of America
Some important political figures who were NOT at the Constitutional Convention included (choose all that apply): * 2 points George Washington Thomas Jefferson Ben Franklin John Adams
Where did 12 delegates meet to revise the Articles of Confederation? 1 point Washington DC New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia
Rhode Island was a big fan of central government. 1 point True False
