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What is the missing interval in the pattern for a major scale?
W W H W __ W H W H H rest W W
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Which laws apply to members of a tribe when they are on a federal Native American reservation?
federal, tribal, and state laws
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Which function is performed by both state and federal governments?
foreign policy law enforcement school maintenance immigration
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4.82 * 10^12 - 8.03 * 10^-8
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3.2*10^4 + 8.03*10^-8
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The U.S. Constitution calls for how many branches of government?
(1 point) Responses two two three three four four five five
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Which of the following sentences best describes the role of the United Nations in world affairs? (1 point) Responses It
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How is the U.S. constitutional government designed? Select all that apply.
(1 point) Responses The judicial system is controlled
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Which of the following is the purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization? (1 point) Responses economic aid
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Which one of the following is an example of someone demonstrating a democratic value?(1 point)
Responses Angela refuses to appear
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What was the initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention?(1 point)
Responses to amend the Constitution to amend the
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Which of the following was one way the Constitution attempted to reconcile a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
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Which of the following excerpts is a grievance of the American colonists that was included in the Declaration of Independence?(1
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Question How does the federal court system decide which criminal cases to take? (1 point) Responses They take cases that have already seen state courts. They take cases that have already seen state courts. A grand jury decides if each case has merit. A
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Which of the following responsibilities are held by the legislative, rather than the executive, branch? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses writing and voting on new laws writing and voting on new laws providing social programs to citizens providing
What is a disadvantage of the checks and balances system? (1 point) Responses It places too much power in the judicial branch. It places too much power in the judicial branch. It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes. It can
Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses voting voting free speech free speech trial by jury trial by jury running for office running for office freedom of contract freedom of contract
What is a major difference between the British and U.S. governments? (1 point) Responses The British government is bound by the rule of law. The British government is bound by the rule of law. The British federal government has power over the states. The
The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg. Question Use the excerpt to answer
Which of the following is an example of civic, rather than private, life? (1 point) Responses working working volunteering volunteering taking classes taking classes meeting with friends meeting with friends
Which of the following governments has unlimited power? (1 point) Responses unitary presidency unitary presidency socialist oligarchy socialist oligarchy parliamentary system parliamentary system constitutional monarchy
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What is the primary way that the United States’ ideals spread through the world? (1 point) Responses Many people live in areas controlled by the American military and try to assimilate. Many people live in areas controlled by the American military and
Of the following, which best describes the framework for the Constitution? Select two.(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. The
How does the Constitution reflect the principle of popular sovereignty?(1 point) 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 limiting the amount of
How did George Mason influence the creation of the Bill of Rights?(1 point) Responses He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution. He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution. He wrote a pamphlet titled
Which responsibilities do state governments have with respect to public education? Select two. (2 points) Responses hiring teachers hiring teachers running school boards running school boards providing funding providing funding setting standards Question
What resulted from the loss in value of the Continental dollar?(1 point) Responses 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
Of the following statements, which one best represents the role of the judicial branch of government?(1 point) Responses The judicial branch tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime. The judicial branch tries government employees
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,
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 no new states would enter the union no new states would enter the union the federal government
Which of the following excerpts from Article I of the Constitution reflects the results of the Great Compromise?(1 point) Responses The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States…
How did The Great Compromise settle the problem of representation in Congress? (1 point) Responses 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
Which of the following causes listed on the chart was resolved by the Constitution? (1 point) Responses the process through which civil unrest is handled by the central government the process through which civil unrest is handled by the central government
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
What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select two.(2 points) Responses the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory the laws Congress created relative
Question How does staying informed on important issues best help voters?(1 point) Responses It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues. It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues. It helps voters organize protests
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
"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!"
Which of the following groups gained more political participation when amendments were added to the Constitution?(1 point) Responses Asian Americans Asian Americans Native Americans Native Americans African Americans African Americans Hispanic Americans
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
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
Jose was born in Costa Rica. When he was 18, he came to the United States to go to college. After college, he decided he wanted to live permanently in the U.S. Of the following, which are the requirements that Jose needs to meet in order to become a U.S.
Question 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 Founders included ideas in our nation's government that were not common in the Roman Republic. For example, U.S. citizens enjoy many rights that were not always protected under the Roman Republic. Give an example one of these rights.
What was the importance of the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?(1 point) Responses It guaranteed the protection of basic rights. It guaranteed the protection of basic rights. It improved U.S. relations with the British monarchy. It
Who was responsible for writing the amendments that later became the Bill of Rights?(1 point) Responses George Washington George Washington Patrick Henry Patrick Henry James Madison James Madison George Mason
What presidential power under the Constitution led the Antifederalists to urge for a Bill of Rights?(1 point) Responses veto power over acts of Congress veto power over acts of Congress the power to declare states of emergency without consulting Congress
What was a similarity between the Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta?(1 point) Responses Both were based on the premise that the states should have more power. Both were based on the premise that the states should have more power. Both outlined a structure
Which of the following was one important contribution made by Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention?(1 point) Responses He was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise. He was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise. He called for an
What are two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that caused the need for a new and stronger federal government that the framers outlined in the Constitution? Select all that apply.(2 points) Responses confusion over different state currency
Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every Power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled. Question Use the passage to answer the question.
What did the Northwest Ordinance outlaw in the Northwest Territory?(1 point) Responses admission of new states admission of new states trial by jury trial by jury slavery slavery religious freedom
So long as any individual state has power to defeat the measures of the other twelve, our pretended union is but a name, and our confederation, a cobweb. Question What fundamental problem did Noah Webster see in the Articles of Confederation?(1 point)
Habeas corpus guarantees which right? (1 point) Responses the right to vote the right to vote the right to have a fair trial the right to have a fair trial the right to be free unless charged with a crime the right to be free unless charged with a crime
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Three-Fifths Compromise and the issue of slavery? (1 point) Responses The compromise guaranteed that a person who escaped slavery could not be returned to an owner. The compromise guaranteed that
Which of the following is true about Alexander Hamilton during the Constitutional Convention? (1 point) Responses He proposed the Virginia Plan. He proposed the Virginia Plan. He strongly opposed the Articles of Confederation. He strongly opposed the
Which of the following statements describes the structure of the government outlined in the Constitution? Select all that apply. (2 points) Responses The executive branch would carry out the laws. The executive branch would carry out the laws. The
