unit 2

Many suspected the Second Bank as the cause of the __[blank]__. Which option correctly completes the sentence? Panic of 1819 stock market crash Soviet Union collapse formation of the Federal Reserve

Panic of 1819

What was the political platform of the Federalist Party?

The Federalist Party platform sought a strong central government and economic improvements.

One way that African Americans promoted civil rights was through _[blank]_. Which option correctly completes the sentence? education migration amalgamation manumission

education

Which is a direct responsibility of citizens of the United States government? practicing a religion running for public office engaging in civic duties applying for a job

engaging in civic duties

Phyllis Schlafly argued that the Equal Protection Clause found in the _[blank]_ already included women citizens. Which option correctly completes the sentence? Dawes Act Declaration of Sentiments Articles of Confederation Fourteenth Amendment

not #2 lol

Which amendment freed the slaves? Fourteenth Eleventh Thirteenth Twelfth

13th

The United States aligned with Great Britain rather than France after the passage of the Constitution. Which founder sought to align with Great Britain for economic reasons?

Alexander Hamilton

Who believed that the Constitution's implied and resulting powers allowed federal authority to create a national bank, and debated about it with Thomas Jefferson?

Alexander Hamilton

Why was the moniker the "Nationalists" deemed unfitting as a name for the Federalist Party? Americans were wary of creating a system of government similar to the British. Americans feared a comparison to those who had started the French Revolution. Americans wanted to court economic ties with Spain. Americans sought to create a federal government with laws being created by a unicameral legislature.

Americans were wary of creating a system of government similar to the British.

Why did the state of Maryland believe that it could ignore federal banking policy established with the creation of the Second Bank of the United States

Authorities in Maryland believed in states' rights established by the Tenth Amendment, so the state of Maryland chose to invalidate the authority of the federal government to create a national bank.

American civil liberties are enumerated in the _[blank]_. Which option correctly completes the sentence? Declaration of Independence Albany Plan of Union Bill of Rights Articles of Confederation

Bill of RIghts

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's ruling for Brown v. Board?

Brown v. Board overturned the "separate but equal" ruling of Plessy v. Ferguson.

What impact did Brown v. Board have on segregation in the United States? The Brown decision led to the integration of the military. Brown v. Board was a step toward fully integrating government institutions in the United States. Brown v. Board invalidated the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dred Scott Case. The Brown decision promoted desegregation of businesses.

Brown v. Board was a step toward fully integrating government institutions in the United States.

____ overturned the "separate but equal" ruling of Plessy v. Ferguson. Brown v. the Board of Education Marbury v. Madison Dred Scott v. Sandford McCulloch v. Maryland

Brown v. the Board of Education

In his opinion on Gibbons v. Ogden, Chief Justice John Marshall reaffirmed that the federal government had authority over interstate commerce by citing Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Constitution. This section is commonly known by what name? Due Process Clause Elastic Clause Reserve Clause Commerce Clause

Commerce Clause

Thomas Jefferson believed that any power not expressly delegated to the federal government by the should be reserved to or the people. Declaration of Independence, Congress Declaration of Independence, the states Constitution, the states Constitution, the president

Constitution, the states

Chief Justice Roger B. Taney used the Property Clause and the Due Process Clause to justify that slaves were not citizens in the __ ruling.

Dred Scott

In the Fourteenth Amendment, the __[blank]__ Clause declares that no state shall deny any person within its jurisdiction safety and security under the laws of the United States of America. Which option correctly completes the sentence? Three-Fifths Supremacy Equal Protection Commerce

Equal Protection

To persuade voters outside of their political circles to support the Federalist views of the Constitution, Alexander Hamilton, John Madison, and John Jay wrote a series of essays, published in newspapers, known collectively as the . Silence Dogood Letters Federalist Papers Albany Plan

Federalist Papers

African Americans used the _____ Amendment to challenge state and local practices that blocked them from voting.

Fifteenth

Why is John C. Calhoun often associated with the phrase states' rights?

He argued against federal interference with southern slavery.

How did President Gerald Ford seek to protect the rights of Americans with disabilities? He authored a bill to prohibit discrimination of individuals with disabilities. He signed legislation that ensured children with disabilities had the right to an equal education. He released a mandate for equal employment for those with disabilities in federal jobs. He issued an executive order allowing people with disabilities to serve in the military.

He signed legislation that ensured children with disabilities had the right to an equal education.

What was the significance of the Thirteenth Amendment?

It banned slavery in the United States.

What was the significance of series of the Stonewall Riots? It led to the decriminalization of homosexuality. It displayed the need for unity in the LGBT community. It convinced President Roosevelt to issue Executive Order 10450. It showed there was no need for a grassroots movement to promote LGBT rights.

It displayed the need for unity in the LGBT community.

_____ laws were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation, especially in the South, and made life difficult for African Americans during the early 20th century.

Jim Crow

What name was given to the purge of homosexuals from the US State Department? Red Communists Red Scare Lavender Communists Lavender Scare

Lavender Scare

Who argued against including women's suffrage in the Declaration of Sentiments?

Lucretia Mott

Many of the civil liberties of citizens are listed in the Bill of ______

Many of the civil liberties of citizens are listed in the Bill of .

The Act in 1649 sought to achieve true religious toleration in the colonies.

Maryland Toleration Act

What case helped to establish a method for interpreting the Constitution and strengthened the authority of the United States government? Gideon v. Wainwright Gibbons v. Ogden Madison v. Marbury McCulloch v. Maryland

McCulloch v. Maryland

Which case ruling helped establish a method for interpreting the Constitution and strengthened the authority of the United States government?

McCulloch v. Maryland. The ruling in this case established the precedent that federal law and power supersede those of the states.

_______ upheld a state's right to enact legislation to separate people based on ethnicity.

Plessy v. Ferguson

The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments are commonly referred to as the "_[blank]_ Amendments." Which option correctly completes the sentence? Civil Rights Reconstruction Ten Federalist

Reconstruction

Why is it important for citizens to contact their representatives to have their voices be heard? The president's online petitioning system has created the best way for citizens to voice their opinions. The Supreme Court has outlawed some specific procedural processes for citizens to voice their opinions. Congress does not permit members to reach out to their constituents. Representatives cannot reach out to all their constituents.

Representatives can not reach out to all of their constituents

In the case , the Supreme Court ruled that abortion was part of a person's right to privacy and was protected under the Ninth Amendment.

Roe v. Wade

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that abortion was part of a person's right to privacy and was protected under the Ninth Amendment? Gideon v. Wainwright McCulloch v. Maryland Roe v. Wade Ogden v. Gibbons

Roe v. Wade

How did the United States change after the Brown ruling?

Schools were slowly desegregated.

Which of these contributed to the foundation of the early women's suffrage movement in the United States? Select all that apply. Equal Rights Amendment National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA) Seneca Falls Convention Liberty Party

Seneca Falls Convention

What were the differences between the NAACP and the SCLC in promoting civil rights?

The NAACP sought to remedy legal and political dilemmas, while the SCLC focused on social change through Christian beliefs and theology.

Which points did Chief Justice Roger B. Taney use to justify the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dred Scott case? The Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution, the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, and the fact that African Americans were not citizens. The Commerce Clause of the Constitution, the Elastic Clause of the Sixth Amendment, and the practice of judicial review established in Gibbons v. Ogden. The Property Clause of the Constitution, the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, and the fact that African Americans were not citizens. The practice of judicial review established in Marbury v. Madison, the Property Clause of the Constitution, and the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment.

The Property Clause of the Constitution, the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, and the fact that African Americans were not citizens.

What was the significance of NFIB v. Sebelius? The Supreme Court established a precedent for applying the "Necessary and Proper" Clause. The Supreme Court determined that Plessy v. Ferguson's "separate but equal" ruling was unconstitutional. The Supreme Court ruled that Congress had authority over transportation of manufactured goods within a state. The Supreme Court determined that the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act fell under Congress's authority to tax.

The Supreme Court determined that the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act fell under Congress's authority to tax.

Why did the United States create the Second Bank of the United States? Members of Congress believed that a national bank was the only way to end the Panic of 1819. Members of Congress believed it was essential to their work flow to buy new desks and that a national bank would help with funding. The United States wanted to generate revenue to pay for highway infrastructure. The United States wanted to pay for debt accumulated after the War of 1812.

The United States wanted to pay for debt accumulated after the War of 1812.

How has the application of the Ninth Amendment changed over time? The amendment has provided the states with the opportunity to determine how to best address the needs of their citizens at a local level. The amendment has allowed the president to exercise martial law to protect special interest groups. The amendment has provided an elasticity to determine new rights for citizens that can be protected by the national government. The amendment has protected citizens in foreign countries from cruel and unusual punishment.

The amendment has provided an elasticity to determine new rights for citizens that can be protected by the national government

What was the significance of McCulloch v. Maryland? The case overturned the notion of separate but equal services and facilities. The case identified federal authority over interstate commerce. The case established federal jurisdiction over state governments. The case identified the procedures for the Supreme Court to review federal legislation.

The case established federal jurisdiction over state governments.

What was the significance of Gibbons v. Ogden? The case identified federal authority over interstate commerce. The case established the Supreme Court's authority at reviewing federal laws. The case sought to protect citizens from unlawful examination without an attorney present. The case provided protection over illegal searches.

The case identified federal authority over interstate commerce.

What was the impact of Plessy v. Fergusson on states' rights?

The case upheld a state's right to enact legislation to separate people based on race.

How has the application of the Ninth Amendment changed over time?

The elasticity of the Ninth Amendment has determined new rights for citizens that can be protected by the national government. this amendment gives the Constitution the ability to evolve and adapt over time, making it a living document. It protects individuals' rights, especially respecting private property and privacy, and offers citizens of the United States protection, even from their own government.

Why did the Anti-Federalists want to pass the Ninth Amendment? They wanted to ensure that the state governments could not fail to ignore the laws of the federal government. They wanted to ensure that the federal government did not expand its powers beyond the explicit duties stated in the Constitution simply because certain rights of citizens were not mentioned. They wanted to secure the rights of citizens to ensure they could not be held without a trial. They wanted to establish the authority of American citizens to bear arms.

They wanted to ensure that the federal government did not expand its powers beyond the explicit duties stated in the Constitution simply because certain rights of citizens were not mentioned

Who became the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court? Colin Powell Clarence Thomas Thurgood Marshall Malcolm X

Thurgood Marshall

Who was the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court? Alexander King John Mitchell Thurgood Marshall Daniel Friedman

Thurgood Marshall

___[blank]___ became the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court.

Thurgood Marshall

The contribution of women during _[blank]_ helped to speed along the cause of women's suffrage, which culminated in the Nineteenth Amendment. Which option correctly completes the sentence? the Civil War World War I the Cold War World War II

World War I

Which president actively tried to destroy the national bank and fought Congress over the matter? George Washington Abraham Lincoln Andrew Jackson James Madison

andrew jackson

How has the Tenth Amendment strengthened the Necessary and Proper Clause of Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution?

as circumstances arise, the federal government can use the Tenth Amendment to expand its powers.

Which group can ensure that its interests are recognized by elected representatives and appointed government officials by working together in political parties and special interest groups? bankers lobbyists citizens representatives

citizens

According to Thomas Jefferson, any powers not expressly delegated to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved for _[blank]_. Which options correctly complete the sentence? Select all that apply. the United States Congress the citizens the Supreme Court the states

citizens and states

How does LULAC exemplify the spirit of democracy? (Select all that apply) promotion of Latino traditions civic involvement replacement of Anglo culture engagement with the government

civic involvement engagement with gov

AIM built on the black civil rights movement by adopting a mix of __[blank]__ and __[blank]__. Which options correctly complete the sentence? (Select all that apply.) civil disobedience international activism armed resistance school integration

civil disobedience armed resistance

Protests against the enforcement of segregation laws eventually led to the __[blank]__ movement in the mid-20th century. Which option correctly completes the sentence? progressive women's suffrage civil rights

civil rights

Why did civil rights leaders seek to desegregate schools?

civil rights leaders believed the key to African American students' success was through education.

The activities of the American Indian Movement are examples of what type of protest? public opinion collective action civil restitution policy protection

collective action

Which ideas align with the Federalist platform? Select all that apply. limited judicial power retention of property rights for slave owners economic improvements and protections strong central government

economic improvements and protections strong central government

What was the primary goal pf LULAC? using grassroots efforts to pass legislation prosecuting for members' equal rights establishing its members' patriotism nominating a candidate for president

establishing its members' patriotism

The United States created the Second Bank to end the Panic of 1819. False True

false

______ refers to a political concept of a covenant binding together a group

federalism

What is federalism?

federalism is the idea that a group of entities, like states, are bound together in a contract or covenant. Such a contractual government is ruled, or governed, by an elected head.

The significance of Gibbons v. Ogden was to . identify federal authority over interstate commerce seek to protect citizens from unlawful examination without an attorney present provide protection from illegal searches establish the Supreme Court's authority to review federal laws

identify federal authority over interstate commerce

Why has the Tenth Amendment often been referred to as the "States' Rights Amendment"? States have enumerated powers outside those listed in the Constitution as powers designated to the states. The federal government has used the Tenth Amendment to determine what duties can be best carried out at the state level. States have argued that the Tenth Amendment gives them power to override particular federal decisions or policies. The federal government has used the Tenth Amendment to justify denying states any rights.

idk help

In NFIB v. Sebelius, the National Federation of Independent Business claimed that the federal government was overstepping its constitutional limits with what aspect of the Affordable Care Act? commerce clause universal coverage small business tax credits individual mandate

individual mandate

Match each term to its definition. constituents special interest groups political parties

individuals who live and/or vote in a particular district, represented by an elected individual also known as pressure groups, these associations seek to influence legislation based on their interests groups of citizens who share common political ideas and work to achieve shared goals through political activity, especially election to office

Gibbons v. Ogden revolved around what issue? foreign affairs conducted by states interstate commerce interstate banking regulations federal appointments

interstate commerce

Who is considered to be the father of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights? George Washington Thomas Jefferson James Madison Charles-Louis Montesquieu

james madison

In Federalist No. 10, James Madison believed that a democracy must strike a careful balance between __[blank]__ and __[blank]__. Which options correctly complete the sentence? (Select all that apply.) special interest groups political parties mob rule civic participation

mob rule, civic participation

The Anti-Federalists wanted to pass the Amendment to ensure that the federal government did not expand its powers beyond the explicit duties stated in the Constitution simply because certain rights of citizens were not mentioned.

ninth

Which activities represent ways in which political parties and special interest groups help citizens legally express their needs? ​rising up in armed revolts against the government participating in political campaigns presenting sanctioned bribes to members of Congress engaging in planned protests

participating in political campaigns engaging in planned protests

In which case did the Supreme Court decide in favor of states' rights regarding separate facilities for different ethnicities?

plessy vs ferguson

For their opinions to be heard, citizens must take the initiative to contact their representatives because _[blank]_. Which option correctly completes the sentence? the Supreme Court has outlawed representatives reaching out to voters the Constitution provides a specific procedural process for citizens to voice their opinions Congressional procedures have not been created for constituents to reach out to their representatives representatives cannot possibly reach out and contact all of their constituents personally

representatives cannot possibly reach out and contact all of their constituents personally

Which civil liberties are enumerated in the Bill of Rights? Select all that apply. right to liberty right to privacy right to equal protection under the law right to vote

right to privacy right to equal protection under the law

Labor unions and activists have used the Thirteenth Amendment to argue for _[blank]_. Which options correctly complete the sentence? Select all that apply. safer working conditions better pay shorter workdays telecommuting better treatment by companies

safe work conditions shorter days better treatment

What practice hindered the education of African Americans?

segregation

In Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court held that __[blank]__.

separate facilities for African Americans did not violate the Fourteenth or Fifteenth Amendments

Which issue helped form the earliest political parties in the United States? diplomatic ties to France need for diplomatic infrastructure slavery eastern expansion

slavery

During the Nullification Crisis, Calhoun argued that . states can nullify federal laws they deem unconstitutional the Constitution does not provide the federal government with the authority to establish a national bank Andrew Jackson violated the Constitution by forcibly removing Native Americans from the eastern United States

states can nullify federal laws they deem unconstitutional

The roots of the women's _[blank] _ movement in the United States can be traced back to the foundation of the Liberty Party and the Seneca Falls Convention. Which option correctly completes the sentence? populist prohibition suffrage abolition

suffrage

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Affordable Care Act, stating that the mandate fell under the _[blank]_ authority of Congress, making it constitutional. Which correctly completes the sentence? equality taxation reform commerce

taxation

The Amendment has often been referred to as the "States' Rights" Amendment.

tenth

What type of government did the Republicans of the Early National Era want?

the Republicans of the Early National Era wanted stronger state government, limited participation in government to certain qualified citizens, and private property protections, including for slaves.

What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention?

the idea that female citizens exercised their constitutional rights to protest their government.

Why was the Tenth Amendment created? to give citizens freedom of speech to grant citizens the right to bear arms to limit federal overreach to prevent unlawful searches and seizures

to limit federal overreach

What was the purpose of the American Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities? to prohibit any discrimination based on an individual's disability to promote accessibility to public buildings and transportation to ensure educational opportunities for children with disabilities to grant equal employment opportunity in government positions for those with disabilities

to promote accessibility to public buildings and transportation

Civic engagement is a responsibility of citizens of the United States government. True False

true

Elements of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) mission include education and patriotism. False True

true

The campaign against the Affordable Care Act was justified using the idea of states' rights. True False

true

The earliest political parties in the United States were formed based on their views about slavery. False True

true

Where is the right to free speech currently under scrutiny? virtual world news media college universities sporting events

virtual world