Unit 4
What is meant by the basic principle popular sovereignty?
The people have the right to alter their government.
Which of the following statements describes the structure of the government outlined in the Constitution? that apply.
1.The executive branch would carry out the aws. 2.The make The legislative branch would make laws. 3. The judicial branch would interpret the laws
How does one become a citizen? Select all that apply.
A person is born in the usa. A person of foreign birth successfully completes the naturalization process.
Which statement best describes the framework of government established by the Constitution?
A system of checks and balances keeps each of the three branches from having too much power.
Which of the following was one of the influences of the Roman Republic in the framing of the Constitution?
Elected representatives who are the voice of the people.
Which of the following is true about Alexander Tamilton during the Constitutional Convention?
He strongly opposed the Articles of Confederation.
Why is voting an important civic responsibility?
It ensures that government represents the people.
Which of the following statements best describes how the Northwest Ordinance established a method for settlement?
It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States. It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers.
2. What was one reason for the establishment of the Articles of Confederation?
Leaders believed that in order to achieve independence, there should be a national government.
What was the main belief of Enlightenment thinkers?
That the use of reason was vital to improving society
Which of the following was one way the Constitution attempted to reconcile a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution provided a more centralized government.
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the Three-Fifths Compromise and the issue of slavery?
The compromise allowed the slave trade to continue for the next 20 years.
Habeas corpus guarantees which right?
The right to be free unless charged with a crime.
Which of the following is necessary to propose a new amendment to the Constitution?
approval by two-thirds of the House and Senate
How does someone become a member of the Supreme Court?
by presidential appointment and Senate approval
Of the following choices, which ones are considered democratic values? Select all that apply.
honesty Patriotism
1. Who had the to resolve the dispute between New Hampshire and New York regarding Vermont?
no one
3. Which of the following was an important effect of Shays's Rebellion?
pt) a convention to revise the Articles of Confederation
What is one example of a service that local government provides?
run the public education system
The First Amendment protects which rights? Select all that apply.
the right to practice a religion (or not) the right to criticize the government
What do the 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments have in common?
voting rights