Which two groups of elements in the periodic table are the most reactive?(1 point)
Responses
alkaline earth metals and halogens
halogens and noble gases
noble gases and alkali metals
alkali metals and halogens
alkali metals and halogens
Which element has the same number of electron shells as tungsten (W)?
(1 point)
Responses
nickel (Ni)
gold (Au)
molybdenum (Mo)
yttrium (Y)
molybdenum (Mo)
Which element is a noble gas?
(1 point)
Responses
hydrogen (H)
fluorine (F)
radon (Rn)
rubidium (Rb)
radon (Rn)
Which statement about nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) is correct?
(1 point)
Responses
They have the same number of valence electrons.
They are both classified as halogens.
They have the same number of electron shells.
They are both inert.
They have the same number of valence electrons.
The two-party system that we know today developed from which political struggle?
(1 point)
Responses
interpretive powers of the Supreme Court
interpretive powers of the Supreme Court
selection of members of Congress
selection of members of Congress
establishment of a federal treasury
establishment of a federal treasury
ratification of the Constitution
selection of members of Congress
Which of the following was the main conflict in the government in the years after the ratification of the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
Democrats vs. Republicans
Democrats vs. Republicans
national vs. state powers
national vs. state powers
domestic concerns vs. foreign relations
domestic concerns vs. foreign relations
legislative vs. judicial branch
national vs. state powers
Which modern political party emerged when the Whig party declined?
(1 point)
Responses
Democratic Party
Democratic Party
Democratic Socialist Party
Democratic Socialist Party
Federalist Party
Federalist Party
Republican Party
Republican Party
Which type of government was created in the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
confederate
confederate
federal
federal
monarchy
monarchy
unitary
federal
Each branch of government can limit the power of the other two branches through what process?
(1 point)
Responses
checks and balances
checks and balances
interpretation of laws
interpretation of laws
federalism
federalism
state’s rights
checks and balances
Which part of the Constitution sets out the reasons why the Constitution is necessary?
(1 point)
Responses
Article 1
Article 1
Article 7
Article 7
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
preamble
preamble
Which laws are made by members of Congress?
(1 point)
Responses
civil laws
civil laws
constitutional laws
constitutional laws
statutory laws
statutory laws
military laws
statutory laws
Which of the following is the one part of the Constitution that cannot be amended?
(1 point)
Responses
The Bill of Rights must always be intact.
The Bill of Rights must always be intact.
Each state must have an equal vote in the Senate.
Each state must have an equal vote in the Senate.
The president must be a natural-born citizen.
The president must be a natural-born citizen.
Senators must be at least 30 years old.
The Bill of Rights must always be intact.
Which of the following do we call a Supreme Court judge who uses his or her power to create new law?
(1 point)
Responses
judicial activist
judicial activist
legislative judge
legislative judge
strict constitutionalist
strict constitutionalist
loose constitutionalist
judicial activist
Describe the ways in which the Constitution can be amended. Explain why the Founders wanted to make it a difficult process but did not want to make the amendment process impossible.
The Constitution can be amended through a defined process in order to adapt to the changing needs and perspectives of the nation. There are two methods for proposing amendments:
1. By Congress: An amendment can be proposed by a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
2. By Convention: An amendment can be proposed by a national convention called by Congress upon the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures.
Once an amendment is proposed, it must be ratified in one of two ways:
1. Ratification by State Legislatures: The proposed amendment must be ratified by three-fourths (currently 38) of the state legislatures.
2. Ratification by State Conventions: The proposed amendment can be ratified by three-fourths (currently 38) of the states through special state conventions.
The Founders intentionally made the process of amending the Constitution difficult but not impossible for several reasons. Firstly, they wanted to ensure that any changes to the fundamental law of the land were carefully considered and not influenced by temporary or fleeting passions. The difficulty of the process helps ensure that amendments are thoroughly debated, thoroughly understood, and supported by a broad consensus.
Secondly, the Founders wanted to strike a balance between stability and adaptability. By making amendments difficult but attainable, they aimed to provide a process that allowed for necessary changes while preventing constant and hasty alterations to the Constitution. They wanted to establish a framework that could endure over time, yet still accommodate the evolution and growth of the nation.
Finally, the Founders recognized that the Constitution needed to reflect the will of the people and their changing values and aspirations. They did not want to lock future generations into a rigid framework that could become obsolete or fail to address emerging issues. By making the amendment process attainable, they ensured that the Constitution could be amended to reflect the changing needs and desires of the American people while maintaining the stability and fundamental principles of the nation.