1.)Which of the following statements is true?
=a)Although they differed in form, all State constitutions embodied the same basic ideals.
b)Most of the early State constitutions gave great power to the executive branch.
c)Some State constitutions were authoritarian, while others were democratic.
d)The State constitutions of former charter colonies were very different from their colonial charters.
2.)In most States, the right to vote was originally denied to all but which one of the following groups?
a)Women who owned land
b)White men who owned property
=c)Wealthy blacks
d)Children of rich parents
3.)Which of the following statements would the Framers of the Constitution have disagreed with?
a)A government with well-constructed institutions is much more likely to live up to its ideals.
=b)The English government was admirable but ultimately failed to preserve the rights of its subjects in the colonies.
c)As long as a government is founded with good ideals, it will always govern its people well.
d)A good government must promote balance between order, democracy, and liberty.
4.)Which of the following statesmen was the strongest supporter of liberty as a political value?
=a)Alexander Hamilton
b)Patrick Henry
c)John Adams
d)Thomas Jefferson
5.)The former colonies _____ most of their power under the _____.
a)retained, Articles of Confederation
=b)shared, Confederation
c)lost, Articles of Confederation,
d)relinquished, new State constitutions
Rephrasing #2 for you:
2.)In most States, the right to vote was given only to which one of the following groups?
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1.) To find the correct statement among the options, we can examine each one and determine if it aligns with the historical context of state constitutions.
a) Although they differed in form, all State constitutions embodied the same basic ideals. This statement is true. While each state constitution had its individual characteristics, they were all built upon the same basic ideals of representative government and protection of individual rights.
b) Most of the early State constitutions gave great power to the executive branch. This statement is false. The early state constitutions generally limited the power of the executive branch and placed a stronger emphasis on legislative authority.
c) Some State constitutions were authoritarian, while others were democratic. This statement is true. Due to the decentralized nature of governance during the Revolutionary period, different states adopted different types of governments ranging from more democratic to more authoritarian.
d) The State constitutions of former charter colonies were very different from their colonial charters. This statement is true. After the Revolutionary War, many former charter colonies drafted new state constitutions, which often differed significantly from their colonial charters.
Therefore, the correct statement is a) Although they differed in form, all State constitutions embodied the same basic ideals.
2.) To determine which group was originally denied the right to vote in most states, we can evaluate each option:
a) Women who owned land. This is false. Women, in general, were denied the right to vote in most states during this time period.
b) White men who owned property. This is partially true. While white men who owned property had greater access to voting rights compared to other groups, it was not the only requirement for suffrage.
c) Wealthy blacks. This is false. In most states, blacks, regardless of wealth, were initially denied the right to vote.
d) Children of rich parents. This is false. Children did not typically have voting rights at this time.
Therefore, the correct answer is b) White men who owned property. They had a higher likelihood of having the right to vote compared to other groups initially.
3.) To identify the statement that the Framers of the Constitution would have disagreed with, we can evaluate each option:
a) A government with well-constructed institutions is much more likely to live up to its ideals. This is consistent with the beliefs of the Framers of the Constitution, so it is not the statement they would disagree with.
b) The English government was admirable but ultimately failed to preserve the rights of its subjects in the colonies. This is also consistent with the views of the Framers. They believed that the English government had violated the rights of the colonists, leading to the need for independence.
c) As long as a government is founded with good ideals, it will always govern its people well. This statement implies a belief in the infallibility of a government founded on good ideals, which the Framers would likely disagree with. They understood that even well-intentioned governments could become corrupt or fail to govern effectively.
d) A good government must promote balance between order, democracy, and liberty. This statement aligns with the principles of the Framers, so it is not the statement they would disagree with.
Thus, the correct statement is c) As long as a government is founded with good ideals, it will always govern its people well.
4.) To determine which statesman was the strongest supporter of liberty as a political value, we can assess each option:
a) Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton had a different perspective on government and prioritized other elements, such as strong central authority. While recognizing the importance of liberty, it was not his primary emphasis.
b) Patrick Henry. Henry was a strong advocate for liberty and individual rights. His famous quote "Give me liberty or give me death" demonstrates his dedication to this value.
c) John Adams. Although Adams valued liberty, his views on central authority and a strong executive branch led to some actions that limited certain freedoms, such as his support for the Alien and Sedition Acts.
d) Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson believed strongly in the primacy of individual liberty and natural rights. He is known for his authorship of the Declaration of Independence, which emphasizes the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Therefore, the correct answer is b) Patrick Henry. He is widely regarded as one of the strongest supporters of liberty during this time period.
5.) To determine the relationship between the former colonies and their power under the Confederation, we can analyze each option:
a) Retained, Articles of Confederation. This suggests that the former colonies kept most of their power under the Articles of Confederation. However, this is not accurate as the Articles of Confederation granted limited power to the central government, leading to the need for the creation of a stronger federal government.
b) Shared, Confederation. This statement accurately reflects the relationship between the former colonies and the Confederation. Under the Articles of Confederation, power was shared between the central government and the individual states, with limited authority given to the central government.
c) Lost, Articles of Confederation. This statement implies that the former colonies lost power under the Articles of Confederation, which is not accurate. While the central government had its limitations, it did not result in the loss of power for the individual states.
d) Relinquished, new State constitutions. This statement suggests that the former colonies gave up power under their new state constitutions. This is not accurate, as the new state constitutions generally aimed to distribute power between the branches of state government, rather than diminish overall state power.
Thus, the correct statement is b) Shared, Confederation.