What did the Northwest Ordinance outlaw in the Northwest Territory?
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Responses
religious freedom
religious freedom
slavery
slavery
trial by jury
trial by jury
admission of new states
slavery
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.
—Articles of Confederation, Article II
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
According to the excerpt, who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?
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Responses
It gave the majority of the power to the national government, and limited the power of individual states.
It gave the majority of the power to the national government, and limited the power of individual states.
It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.
It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.
It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government.
It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government.
It gave the majority of the power to the Congress, and limited the power of individual states.
It gave the majority of the power to the Congress, and limited the power of individual states.
It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.
What are some 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.
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Responses
how to resolve disputes between states over land
how to resolve disputes between states over land
differences in opinions on how to establish a federal educational system
differences in opinions on how to establish a federal educational system
confusion over different state currency
confusion over different state currency
how to set up reserved land for Native Americans
how to resolve disputes between states over land
confusion over different state currency
Which of the following was one important contribution made by Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention?
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Responses
He called for an end to the Articles of Confederation.
He called for an end to the Articles of Confederation.
He is known as the primary author of the U.S. Constitution.
He is known as the primary author of the U.S. Constitution.
He made a plea to delegates to accept the U.S. Constitution.
He made a plea to delegates to accept the U.S. Constitution.
He was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise.
He was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise.
He was the mastermind behind the Great Compromise.
What effect did the Three-Fifths Compromise have on Southern states?
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Responses
It helped increase the number of slaves traded.
It helped increase the number of slaves traded.
It gave the South the power to outvote the North.
It gave the South the power to outvote the North.
It limited the number of states that allowed slavery.
It limited the number of states that allowed slavery.
It gave those states more representation in Congress.
It gave those states more representation in Congress.
It gave those states more representation in Congress.
What was a similarity between the Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta?
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Responses
Both outlined a structure that gave the government the right to tax its citizens.
Both outlined a structure that gave the government the right to tax its citizens.
Both established a detailed justice system.
Both established a detailed justice system.
Both provided guidelines for ensuring basic citizen rights.
Both provided guidelines for ensuring basic citizen rights.
Both were based on the premise that the states should have more power.
Both provided guidelines for ensuring basic citizen rights.
What presidential power under the Constitution led the Antifederalists to urge for a Bill of Rights?
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Responses
veto power over acts of Congress
veto power over acts of Congress
military power, as commander-in-chief
military power, as commander-in-chief
the power to carry out the laws passed by Congress
the power to carry out the laws passed by Congress
the power to declare states of emergency without consulting Congress
veto power over acts of Congress
Who was responsible for writing the amendments that later became the Bill of Rights?
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Responses
George Washington
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry
George Mason
George Mason
James Madison
James Madison
James Madison
What was the importance of the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
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Responses
It limited the power and controls of the government.
It limited the power and controls of the government.
It guaranteed the protection of basic rights.
It guaranteed the protection of basic rights.
It improved U.S. relations with the British monarchy.
It improved U.S. relations with the British monarchy.
It proposed a system of checks and balances.
It proposed a system of checks and balances.
It guaranteed the protection of basic rights.
Explain how the civic virtues of the ancient Romans inspired the Founding Fathers’ vision of how citizens should conduct themselves in the United States.
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The civic virtues of the ancient Romans heavily influenced the vision of the Founding Fathers regarding citizen conduct in the United States. The Romans placed a strong emphasis on public service, duty, and sacrifice for the common good. Similarly, the Founding Fathers believed in the importance of citizen participation and the responsibility of individuals to contribute to the welfare of the nation.
The Roman virtues of virtue, self-discipline, and selflessness resonated with the Founding Fathers. They believed that citizens should be virtuous, possessing qualities such as honesty, integrity, and moral uprightness. This notion of personal character and integrity was crucial for the functioning of a just and successful society.
The Romans' commitment to the common good and sacrifice for the state also inspired the Founding Fathers. They understood that a thriving republic required citizens to prioritize the well-being of the nation over their personal interests. This can be observed in the selflessness displayed by the Founding Fathers themselves, who dedicated their lives, fortunes, and sacred honors to establishing a democratic and prosperous nation.
Additionally, the concept of civic duty inherited from the Romans fueled the Founding Fathers' belief in citizen participation and active engagement in the democratic process. They envisioned an informed and educated citizenry that actively took part in elections, public discussions, and the governance of the country.
In conclusion, the civic virtues championed by the ancient Romans served as a guiding principle for the conduct of citizens in the United States as envisioned by the Founding Fathers. These values included civic engagement, personal integrity, sacrifice for the common good, and a sense of duty towards the nation.
Which of the following problems would best be solved by a computer?
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Responses
finding the shortest flight path for an airplane
finding the shortest flight path for an airplane
finding the best way to end poverty
finding the best way to end poverty
finding the most relaxing vacation
finding the most relaxing vacation
finding the most attractive sweate
finding the shortest flight path for an airplane
Juan plans on using an algorithm to make cookies. What is the step that he should follow immediately after he makes the cookies?
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be sure that he has read the directions properly
be sure that he has read the directions properly
clean everything up
clean everything up
review his experience
review his experience
decide what to bake next
decide what to bake next
clean everything up
Mrs. Gonzalez decides to write an algorithm that her employees can follow when they open her store each day. What should be the first step of Mrs. Gonzalez’ process?
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check for errors
check for errors
write a list of steps
write a list of steps
be sure that she understands every part of the situation
be sure that she understands every part of the situation
think about what other situations could use an algorithm
be sure that she understands every part of the situation
Which of the following would most likely be followed by an algorithm?
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Responses
how to cook the perfect chicken
how to cook the perfect chicken
why you should visit New York
why you should visit New York
what happened at the awards ceremony
what happened at the awards ceremony
why I love the beach
how to cook the perfect chicken
Shondra is almost finished writing her algorithm. She is trying to change her algorithm so that it works for a more complex problem. Which of the following steps in the algorithm process is Shondra most likely working on?
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Responses
making a plan
making a plan
carrying out the plan
carrying out the plan
extending the problem
extending the problem
understanding the problem
extending the problem
anelle is going to write an algorithm. Which of the following should she do first?
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make a plan
make a plan
carry out the plan
carry out the plan
extend the problem
extend the problem
understand the problem
understand the problem
Why are computers better than humans at solving a problem like finding the shortest route between ten different cities?
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Responses
Computers use code instead of plain English.
Computers use code instead of plain English.
Computers are not distracted by social media.
Computers are not distracted by social media.
Computers can test thousands of possible routes in seconds.
Computers can test thousands of possible routes in seconds.
Computers have access to more precise maps
Computers can test thousands of possible routes in seconds.
Which of the following represents an input on a smartphone?
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Responses
pressing the volume key
pressing the volume key
an appointment displayed by your calendar
an appointment displayed by your calendar
your phone ringing
your phone ringing
your phone vibrating
pressing the volume key
Molly says she is learning how to code. Which of the following is the best description of what Molly is doing?
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learning how to be a hacker
learning how to be a hacker
learning a mathematical language
learning a mathematical language
learning a language that computers use
learning a language that computers use
learning how to set up a computer
learning how to set up a computer
learning a language that computers use
What is the definition of an algorithm?
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a computer programming language
a computer programming language
a programmer
a programmer
a recipe
a recipe
a set of instructions to solve a problem
a set of instructions to solve a problem
hich of the following texts from your family member would contain an algorithm?
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Responses
a list of steps for how to turn on the wi-fi
a list of steps for how to turn on the wi-fi
an apology for being late to pick you up
an apology for being late to pick you up
a request for you to make dinner
a request for you to make dinner
a description of the cute dog they saw
a description of the cute dog they saw
a list of steps for how to turn on the wi-fi
Which of the following is the most general description of what computers do?
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Responses
They record information
They record information
They solve problems
They solve problems
They do math
They do math
They convert data
They convert data
They solve problems
Which of the following is an algorithm?
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an opinion about a new movie
an opinion about a new movie
a description of a day at the park
a description of a day at the park
directions for making cookies
directions for making cookies
an explanation for why someone was late
directions for making cookies
Emma plans on building a dog house using an algorithm. What will be the final step of the process?
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creating a blueprint
creating a blueprint
building the roof
building the roof
thinking about what went wrong
thinking about what went wrong
applying her algorithm to building a deck
applying her algorithm to building a deck
building the roof
cott wants to meet his friend downtown to go to the movies, and he plans on using the bus system. There are four different bus lines that run near his house and have drop-offs downtown. If Scott were using an algorithmic approach to finding a solution to his problem, what would his first step be?
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Responses
being sure that he understands the bus routes
being sure that he understands the bus routes
thinking about what he might do differently on his next trip
thinking about what he might do differently on his next trip
planning out which bus route he will take
planning out which bus route he will take
riding the bus
riding the bus