Question 15(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.03 MC)
How did the French and Indian War in 1763 contribute to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
Colonists were angry that they were taxed by Britain as a result of the war.
Certain colonies were given privileges by King George during the war.
Colonists were angry that only certain places were being defended by British soldiers.
King George did not send enough support to help colonists when fighting the war.
Question 16(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.03 HC)
The diagram below describes events leading to the Declaration of Independence.
A flowchart of four boxes, the ones on the left pointing to the ones on the right. The first box says, British policies limit colonial rights. The second has a question mark. The third says, British ignore colonial grievances. The fourth says, Declaration of Independence is approved.
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Which is the most likely reason for an event that could fill Box 2?
Colonists ask permission to elect new leaders.
Colonists do not consider themselves British citizens.
Colonists feel no sense of obligation to Britain.
Colonists object to violations of their natural rights.
Question 17(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.04 HC)
Introduction to the Articles of Confederation:
To all to whom these Presents shall come, we the undersigned Delegates of the States affixed to our Names send greeting.
Articles of Confederation and perpetual Union between the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts-bay Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution:
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Which reason best describes why the Founding Fathers felt it necessary to change the wording in the opening to the Preamble to the Constitution?
to ask other nations to accept us as a new country
to clarify the meaning and significance of the document that establishes the government
to discuss the powers of the president of the United States and the executive branch of the government
to explain the reasons we broke away from Great Britain
Question 18(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.04 MC)
Which of the following ideas did many Founding Fathers believe about the Articles of Confederation?
It created a central government that they thought was too powerful.
It required each state to pay high taxes to the central government.
It did not include a specific list of personal rights for the people.
It provided a government that was too weak to keep the nation together.
Question 19(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.04 MC)
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution gave the Supreme Court the power to make new laws.
The Constitution gave each state final authority over the laws.
The Constitution required the Supreme Court to resolve disputes between states.
The Constitution required unanimous consent of states to be amended.
Question 20(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.02 MC)
"No free man shall be seized [arrested] or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions ... except by the lawful judgment of his peers."
This quote from the Magna Carta shows the ideals that set up which branch of our government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Interior
Question 21(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.02 MC)
The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from historical documents.
There are two sets of two boxes. The top box to the left has a question mark. Then there is an arrow pointing to the top box on the right that says Limited Monarchy. The bottom box on the left says Mayflower Compact. There is an arrow pointing to the bottom right box that says Self-Government
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Which document completes the diagram?
Common Sense
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Wealth of Nations
Question 22(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.01 MC)
The ideas of John Locke, an English philosopher, influenced the Founding Fathers to
ensure protection for people's natural rights
create a government with three separate branches
place the majority of power with a single ruler
make sure that the states have the most power
Question 23(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.01 MC)
The following statements are from Enlightenment philosophers:
Constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is apt to abuse it.
By pursuing his own interest, he frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he really intends to promote it.
You are free at all times, in all places, as soon as you do what you wish to do.
The liberty of man in society is to be under no other legislative power but that established by consent in the commonwealth.
Which statement reflects the idea of social contract?
1
2
3
4
Question 24(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.05 MC)
You pick up a newspaper and are disappointed to find that part of the headline is missing. It reads, "Youngest candidates ever! Presidential candidate is __________; candidate for Senate is __________." Complete the headline by filling in the blanks.
20; 25
25; 30
35; 30
30; 40
answer each question seperately
15) Colonists were angry that they were taxed by Britain as a result of the war.
16) Colonists object to violations of their natural rights.
17) to clarify the meaning and significance of the document that establishes the government
18) It provided a government that was too weak to keep the nation together.
19) The Constitution required unanimous consent of states to be amended.
20) Judicial
21) Magna Carta
22) ensure protection for people's natural rights
23) 4
24) 35; 30
Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.06 HC)
Which of the following is an example of the idea of "separation of powers" in the American constitutional system?
Each state elects representatives and senators to Congress.
The process for creating laws involves Congress and the president.
The military is allowed to make decisions without the president's approval.
Congress is allowed to pass laws without approval of the president.
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.08 LC)
What is the first step to add an amendment to the Constitution?
Ratification
Creation
Approval
Proposal
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.08 LC)
What portion of the Congress or the states must support proposing an amendment to the Constitution for consideration?
One-half
Three-fifths
One-fourth
Two-thirds
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Foundations 07 MC)
A text box reads, If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary ... the great difficulty lies in this, you must first enable the government to control the governed, and in the next place oblige it to control itself. - James Madison, Federalist No. 51
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Based on the quote, which of the following statements would James Madison support?
The power of the federal government should be unlimited to ensure public safety.
The power of the federal government should be limited to protect people's rights.
The federal government should limit individual rights whenever it thinks necessary.
The federal government should reconsider the list of individual rights once a year.
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.06 MC)
James Madison wrote the plan for the U.S. system of checks and balances, which
forms an executive branch that evaluates all decisions of the government
allows an independent group of government lawyers to check the decisions of the executive branch
institutes a system so each branch of the government can overrule the others' decisions
allows the president to make the final decision in all matters of the government
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.06 MC)
Why did the framers of the Constitution include a system of shared power known as checks and balances?
to ensure the powers of each branch of government are limited and checked by another branch
to create a process for the American people to choose their representatives for government branches
to ensure each branch of government had a limit on spending that could not be exceeded
to enable the president to veto a branch of government's decision if it was deemed inappropriate
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Foundations 07 HC)
Quotation taken from a 1788 essay, the seventh by a Maryland Farmer. It says, Civil and religious liberty are inseparably interwoven...
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What is the "Maryland Farmer" trying to illustrate about the protection needed by government in his statement?
A bad government will oppress religious liberties more than civil liberties.
A government that is good at securing civil liberties will also keep religious liberties.
Civil liberties are at risk of being violated if religions are given too much freedom.
Religious liberties need to have separate protections from civil liberties.
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.07 HC)
James Otis made the following statements in protest of English laws before the American Revolution.
“Can there be any liberty where property is taken away without consent?… officers
may enter our houses when they please … break … everything in their way;"
Which protection in the Bill of Rights do these statements support?
The Second Amendment, which safeguards Americans' right to bear arms
The Third Amendment, which safeguards Americans' right against the quartering of troops
The Fourth Amendment, which safeguards Americans' right against illegal search and seizure
The Fifth Amendment, which safeguards Americans' rights of the accused
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.06 MC)
Which of the following correctly describes the Federalists' argument that having three branches of government protected the people?
The branches would be responsible for drafting a list of rights to include in the Constitution.
The branches were unable to create laws that would be enforced at the state level.
The branches would represent the former state governments at the national level.
The branches were equal in power so that no one branch could control the others.
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.06 MC)
Which of the following best explains the Federalists' view on including the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
The Constitution already limited powers of government, so a list of rights was not needed.
The government would not be able to enforce penalties against those violating rights.
A Bill of Rights would threaten the freedom of any people not included in the list.
A Bill of Rights would weaken the government to the point that it could not function.
Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.08 MC)
Why is the amendment process in the Constitution an example of federalism?
It takes place at the federal level with input from Americans willing to travel to the nation's capital.
It takes place at the state level, but federal officials from each branch of government have to approve it.
It specifies that each amendment must be ratified first by the states and then proposed by Congress.
It requires cooperation between the state and national governments to ratify an amendment.
Question 12(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.08 HC)
The quote below is taken from the Fifteenth Amendment.
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude ...
Which statement identifies the purpose of this amendment?
To prevent any former slaves from voting
To stop women from trying to vote
To extend the right to vote to women
To protect the right of former slaves to vote
Question 13(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.07 MC)
What is the best explanation of the importance of the Eighth Amendment?
If people cannot talk about policies, they cannot change them.
People in the military should have the right to vote in elections.
People accused of a crime need to be treated fairly to preserve justice.
People need to have the ability to protect themselves and their homes.
Question 14(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.06 LC)
What did the Anti-Federalists want?
a Bill of Rights
to immediately ratify the Constitution
a more powerful central government
less debate over the new plan for government
Question 15(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.07 HC)
Jerome decides he does not like the school principal, so he starts printing and distributing a newspaper discussing some poor decisions the principal has made for the school. Jerome hopes the principal will get fired. Does Jerome have a constitutional right to print his newspaper?
Yes. Jerome is using his personal money to print the newspaper.
Yes. Jerome is a citizen and has a right to print opinions and facts.
No. Jerome is a student, and therefore, he has no rights.
No. Jerome is taking away the principal's rights by telling lies about him.
Question 16(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Foundations 07 HC)
A group of workers is tired of having to work 10-hour days. They gather together on their time off outside of their work place and protest. Their employer calls the police. The people are arrested. Are the actions of the group of workers protected by the U.S. Constitution?
Yes; the employer has no right to request arrest of private citizens.
No; protest against private businesses is illegal according to the Constitution.
Yes; they were speaking their minds peacefully in a public place.
No; the Constitution only protects the workers' right to a fair trial.
Question 17(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.08 MC)
When the Constitution was first ratified, only white men of a certain age were considered citizens. Later amendments to the Constitution have affected Americans' participation in government. Amendment 15 was a result of
society changing to include women as citizens
society changing to include men of all races as citizens
the abolishment of slavery in the United States
the outcome of the Union winning the Civil War
Question 18(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.08 MC)
The goal of Amendments 15,19, and 26 is to ensure that
citizens are not discriminated against in the workplace
no citizen will ever be held in the bonds of slavery
citizens who pay their taxes have a voice in government
all citizens over the age of 18 have a voice in government
answer each question seperately
1) The process for creating laws involves Congress and the president.
2) Proposal
3) Two-thirds
4) The power of the federal government should be limited to protect people's rights.
5) Institutes a system so each branch of the government can overrule the others' decisions.
6) To ensure the powers of each branch of government are limited and checked by another branch.
7) A government that is good at securing civil liberties will also keep religious liberties.
8) The Fourth Amendment, which safeguards Americans' right against illegal search and seizure.
9) The branches were equal in power so that no one branch could control the others.
10) The Constitution already limited powers of government, so a list of rights was not needed.
11) It requires cooperation between the state and national governments to ratify an amendment.
12) To protect the right of former slaves to vote.
13) People accused of a crime need to be treated fairly to preserve justice.
14) a Bill of Rights
15) Yes. Jerome is a citizen and has a right to print opinions and facts.
16) Yes; they were speaking their minds peacefully in a public place.
17) society changing to include men of all races as citizens
18) all citizens over the age of 18 have a voice in government
Question 15(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points):
The correct answer is: Colonists were angry that they were taxed by Britain as a result of the war.
Question 16(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points):
The most likely reason for an event that could fill Box 2 is: Colonists object to violations of their natural rights.
Question 17(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points):
The reason that best describes why the Founding Fathers felt it necessary to change the wording in the opening to the Preamble to the Constitution is: to clarify the meaning and significance of the document that establishes the government.
Question 18(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points):
Many Founding Fathers believed that the Articles of Confederation provided a government that was too weak to keep the nation together.
Question 19(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points):
The U.S. Constitution solved a problem created by the Articles of Confederation by requiring unanimous consent of states to be amended.
Question 20(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points):
The ideals that set up the Judicial branch of our government are shown in the quote from the Magna Carta.
Question 21(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points):
The document that completes the diagram is the Magna Carta.
Question 22(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points):
The ideas of John Locke influenced the Founding Fathers to ensure protection for people's natural rights.
Question 23(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points):
The statement that reflects the idea of social contract is: The liberty of man in society is to be under no other legislative power but that established by consent in the commonwealth.
Question 24(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points):
The completed headline is: "Youngest candidates ever! Presidential candidate is 30; candidate for Senate is 25."
Question 15: The French and Indian War in 1763 contributed to the writing of the Declaration of Independence because colonists were angry that they were taxed by Britain as a result of the war.
To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate the options that are not relevant to the French and Indian War. Option 2 states that certain colonies were given privileges by King George during the war, but there is no clear connection between this and the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Option 3 suggests that colonists were angry that only certain places were being defended by British soldiers, which is not directly related to the war's impact on the writing of the Declaration. Option 4 states that King George did not send enough support to help colonists when fighting the war, which directly relates to the war but does not specifically address the issue of taxation. Therefore, the correct answer is option 1: Colonists were angry that they were taxed by Britain as a result of the war.
Question 16: The most likely reason for an event that could fill Box 2 in the flowchart is that colonists object to violations of their natural rights.
To solve this question, you need to analyze the information in the flowchart. The flowchart describes the events leading to the Declaration of Independence. The first box states that British policies limit colonial rights, and the third box says that British ignore colonial grievances. The event that could fill Box 2 would represent the colonists' response to the violation of their rights in Box 1. Among the answer choices, only option 4: Colonists object to violations of their natural rights, directly addresses this issue.
Question 17: The Founding Fathers felt it necessary to change the wording in the opening to the Preamble to the Constitution to clarify the meaning and significance of the document that establishes the government.
To determine the reason why the Founding Fathers changed the wording in the opening to the Preamble to the Constitution, you need to understand the purpose of the Preamble. The Preamble explains the goals and intentions of the Constitution. Among the answer choices, only option 2: To clarify the meaning and significance of the document that establishes the government, accurately reflects the purpose of the Preamble.
Question 18: Many Founding Fathers believed that the Articles of Confederation provided a government that was too weak to keep the nation together.
To determine the beliefs of the Founding Fathers about the Articles of Confederation, you need to consider the flaws and criticisms of this early form of government. Among the answer choices, only option 4: It provided a government that was too weak to keep the nation together, accurately reflects the concerns of the Founding Fathers about the Articles of Confederation.
Question 19: The U.S. Constitution solved a problem created by the Articles of Confederation by requiring unanimous consent of states to be amended.
To determine how the U.S. Constitution solved a problem created by the Articles of Confederation, you need to consider the weaknesses of the Articles. One of the main problems with the Articles of Confederation was the difficulty of amending it. The U.S. Constitution addressed this problem by requiring the consent of states to amend the Constitution. Among the answer choices, only option 4: The Constitution required unanimous consent of states to be amended, accurately describes the solution provided by the U.S. Constitution.
Question 20: The ideals that set up the branch of our government described in the quote from the Magna Carta are reflected in the Judicial branch.
To understand which branch of government is reflected in the quote from the Magna Carta, you need to consider the role and principles of each branch. The quote emphasizes the importance of ensuring that no one is deprived of their rights without the lawful judgment of their peers, which aligns with the principles of fairness and justice upheld by the Judicial branch.
Question 21: The document that completes the diagram showing the colonists' political views is the Magna Carta.
To determine which document completes the diagram, you need to think about the historical significance and political influence of each document listed. The diagram suggests that the colonists formed their political views based on the Limited Monarchy described in the top box and Self-Government described in the bottom box. Among the answer choices, only the Magna Carta is directly associated with the concept of limited monarchy, making it the most suitable document to complete the diagram.
Question 22: The ideas of John Locke influenced the Founding Fathers to ensure protection for people's natural rights.
To identify the influence of John Locke's ideas on the Founding Fathers, you need to recall Locke's key principles. Locke emphasized the importance of protecting individuals' natural rights, such as life, liberty, and property. This concept aligns with the principles embedded in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, which were influenced by Locke's ideas.
Question 23: The statement that reflects the idea of social contract is: 4) "The liberty of man in society is to be under no other legislative power but that established by consent in the commonwealth."
To recognize which statement reflects the idea of social contract, you need to understand the concept of social contract as proposed by Enlightenment philosophers like John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The idea of social contract suggests that individuals enter into an agreement to establish a government that protects their rights and that the government derives its authority from the consent of the governed. Among the answer choices, only statement 4 clearly presents the concept of consent in the commonwealth, which is a central aspect of the social contract theory.
Question 24: The missing part of the newspaper headline would read, "Youngest candidates ever! Presidential candidate is 30; candidate for Senate is 25."
To complete the headline, you need to infer the ages of the candidates based on the given options. According to the options, the youngest combination of ages for the candidates is 30 for the presidential candidate and 25 for the candidate for Senate.