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. citizen? Select all that apply.
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He must wait at least five years.
He must wait at least five years. - only 2 answers are allowed
He must marry someone who is already a citizen.
He must marry someone who is already a citizen. - only 2 answers are allowed
He must take a citizenship test.
He must take a citizenship test. - only 2 answers are allowed
He must promise to serve in the military.
He must promise to serve in the military. - only 2 answers are allowed
Only 2 answers are allowed.
Only 2 answers are allowed.
The correct answers are:
- He must wait at least five years.
- He must take a citizenship test.
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 responsible for foreign affairs and could sign treaties.
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Based to this excerpt from the text, what was one potential problem with the Articles of Confederation?
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Responses
Congress alone had the power to declare war.
Congress alone had the power to declare war.
Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
States could no longer deal directly with foreign countries.
States could no longer deal directly with foreign countries.
There was no civilian control of the military.
Based on the excerpt, one potential problem with the Articles of Confederation was that smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
Which of the following statements was a law established by the Northwest Ordinance?
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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 statehood.
The educational system would be paid for by the central government.
The educational system would be paid for by the central government.
Anyone who escaped slavery would be guaranteed freedom.
Anyone who escaped slavery would be guaranteed freedom.
New states would be considered inferior to established states for their first 20 years.
The statement that was a law established by the Northwest Ordinance is: Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply for statehood.
Which of the following groups gained more political participation when amendments were added to the Constitution?
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Responses
Native Americans
Native Americans
African Americans
African Americans
Asian Americans
Asian Americans
Hispanic Americans
The correct answer is African Americans.
"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!"
—Patrick Henry, Speech to the Virginia Convention, June 1788
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What concern about the Constitution is Patrick Henry expressing?
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Responses
that a president would need to be ambitious to be successful in office
that a president would need to be ambitious to be successful in office
that the Constitution has established a monarchy
that the Constitution has established a monarchy
that a president has been given too much power
that a president has been given too much power
that the Constitution establishes a weak central government
The concern about the Constitution that Patrick Henry is expressing is that a president has been given too much power.
Which of the following statements best reflects the rights of citizens that are protected by the Bill of Rights?
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Every citizen has the right to vote at the age of 18 regardless of race, gender, or religion.
Every citizen has the right to vote at the age of 18 regardless of race, gender, or religion.
Every citizen has the right to practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.
Every citizen has the right to practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.
Every citizen has the right to quality healthcare provided by the government.
Every citizen has the right to quality healthcare provided by the government.
Every citizen has the right to refuse a search of his or her home under any circumstance.
The statement that best reflects the rights of citizens protected by the Bill of Rights is: Every citizen has the right to practice any religion of their choosing without the fear of government interference.
How does staying informed on important issues best help voters?
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It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
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 against unfavorable candidates.
It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates.
It helps voters follow the advertisements that candidates put out.
The statement that best reflects how staying informed on important issues helps voters is: It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why.
hat issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select all that apply.
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the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states - only 2 answers are allowed
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory - only 2 answers are allowed
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval - only 2 answers are allowed
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
The issues or events that highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation were:
- The central government’s inability to impose taxes on states.
- The rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes.
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 freedoms are essential to a market economy. Article I of the Constitution also gave Congress the power to regulate commerce and encourage the free flow of goods between states, creating an environment in which business could thrive.
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Based on this excerpt from the text, how was Locke’s principle for the right to property represented by the nation becoming one common market?
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It brought about an end to tariffs on goods traded and sold between states.
It brought about an end to tariffs on goods traded and sold between states.
Individuals could now enforce contracts that the courts had originally rejected.
Individuals could now enforce contracts that the courts had originally rejected.
Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state.
Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state.
It gave people the right to engage freely in producing, selling, and buying products.