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What is one reason the Framers wanted to model the U.S. government after the English government?(1 point)
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In 1–2 sentences, analyze how the goal of ensuring domestic tranquility is achieved through Article III of the Constitution.(2 points)
Those who support increasing the power of the national government over the states would most likely support which of the following justifications of increasing the power of the national government?(1 point) A. Increasing the power of the national
Which of the following statements best explains how the Fourteenth Amendment increases the power of the national government?(1 point) A. It allows the national government to prohibit discrimination based on gender in the states. B. It allows the national
Which of the following is considered to be a delegated power of the national government?(1 point) A. exercising the police power B. regulating interstate commerce C. running public schools D. building infrastructure
Which of the following statements best explains why the addition of a bill of rights was necessary to ensure ratification of the Constitution?(1 point) A. The Federalists were fearful of a too powerful national government. B. The Federalists were
Identify the amendment violated in the following Supreme Court case. A defendant accused of armed robbery is denied a lawyer by the government because armed robbery is not a capital crime.(1 point) A. the First Amendment B. the Sixth Amendment C. the
“. . . Every person who shall monopolize, or attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with any other person or persons, to monopolize any part of the trade or commerce in any Territory of the United States or of the District of Columbia, or between
Which of the following is an example of a public good?(1 point) A. a car B. public safety C. a cell phone D. a house
What political influences led to a shift in the U.S. economy from subsistence farming to a market economy following the Revolutionary War?(1 point) A. passing legislation that supported the economy of southern states based on the labor of enslaved people
What issue arose with the state of Rhode Island that outlined a problem within the Articles of Confederation?(1 point) A. The state refused to pay taxes to Congress. B. The state currency experienced extreme devaluation. C. The state did not follow policy
Which of the following accurately describes how the supremacy clause has made a positive contribution to the concept of federalism?(1 point) A. The supremacy clause has allowed the Supreme Court to resolve conflicts when both the national and state
How does the legislative branch of government act in the best interests of the people?(1 point) A. by appointing officials to positions to help protect people’s rights B. by creating laws that do not interfere with the people’s rights C. by enforcing
Analyze the Federalist Party’s perspective on the economy. What region of the United States would be most likely to support this party?(1 point) A. northern region B. middle region C. western region D. southern region
Analyze the following principle of the U.S. Constitution: “The House of Representatives is the part of the government directly elected by the people.” What Declaration of Independence ideal does this reflect?(1 point) A. All people are created equal.
What was the number of the amendment that granted women the right to vote?(1 point) A. Nineteenth Amendment B. Fourteenth Amendment C. Thirteenth Amendment D. Fifteenth Amendment
Analyze the Three-fifths Compromise. Which state would be hurt the worst in terms of distribution of power if enslaved people were not counted toward population at least 60 percent?(1 point) A. Pennsylvania B. Maryland C. New York D. Rhode Island
Which of the following statements best describes the idea of the social contract?(1 point) A. The social contract is the idea that people enter into an unspoken agreement with each other for the protection of their natural rights. B. The social contract is
Which of the following explains how a republic’s constitution can affect the rights of its citizens?(1 point) A. Constitutions do not affect citizens’ rights, as they only address the specific powers given to a republican form of government. B.
The concepts of life, liberty, and property (pursuit of happiness) are most closely associated with which of the following concepts?(1 point) A. limited government B. popular sovereignty C. natural rights D. divine right of kings
Which of the following is a concurrent power?(1 point) A. creating a military B. collecting taxes C. establishing foreign policy D. creating public schools
Which of the following statements best describes the influence of a democratic government on a country’s economy?(1 point) A. Countries that use military rule tend to see greater levels of economic growth. B. Countries with fewer economic freedoms and
What is the benefit of a republic?(1 point) A. A republic has a president as its leader. B. A republic has separation of powers. C. A republic allows the voters to elect representatives to act on their behalf. D. A republic divides power between the
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence, written in 1776?(1 point) A. The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to list the rights of all U.S. citizens. B. The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to define natural rights
How is a royal colony an example of self-government?(1 point) A. A royal colony elected its own legislative body. B. Laws were created by lord proprietors. C. Laws were created without the king’s counsel. D. A lord proprietor appointed their officials.
Why did the Hebrew congregation write to George Washington? (1 point) A. to try to get him to make the Jewish faith the national religion. B. to tell him they were angry that he did not treat all religions fairly. C. to congratulate him and thank him for
