Question

@paki

Answer 1

@DarrenMadx

Answer 2

That branch they talk about is the Executive branch, so the answer would be the third choice

Answer 3

ok next!

Answer 4

that's the judicial branch, so i would go with the 2nd choice

Answer 5

ok next!

Answer 6

i would go with the 3rd choice

Answer 7

So you need anymore help?

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

I'm not entirely sure abut that one. It's either the 1st or 2nd choice

Answer 10

ok next!

Answer 11

Introduction to the Articles of Confederation:
To all to whom these Presents shall come, we the undersigned Delegates of the States affixed to our Names send greeting.

Articles of Confederation and perpetual Union between the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts-bay Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

Preamble to the U.S. Constitution:
We the Peopleof the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Which option best shows the Founding Fathers switch in focus from states to federal government?

The Preamble does not list the states.
The Preamble focuses on states’ rights.
The Articles list the individual states.
The Articles focus on the individual signers.

Answer 12

"The Articles list the individual states" would be the best choice to go with

Answer 13

Which phrase from the Preamble to the Constitution best addresses the Founding Fathers’ concerns that America avoid the tyranny it experienced under British rule?

“secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity”
“promote the general welfare”
“in order to form a more perfect Union”
"do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America"

Answer 14

I would go with “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity”

Answer 15

This phrase was included in the Preamble to the Constitution to ensure a military that could protect our country.

“secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity”
“insure domestic Tranquility”
“provide for the common defence”
“establish Justice”

Answer 16

“provide for the common defense”

Answer 17

Shay’s Rebellion is one example of

state employees demonstrating against the state governments’ weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation
protests about the federal government’s abuse of its power under the Articles of Confederation
protests about the state government’s abuse of its power under the Articles of Confederation
federal employees demonstrating against the federal government’s weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation

Answer 18

federal employees demonstrating against the federal government’s weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation

Answer 19

If the Legislature passes a bill saying that men are no longer allowed to vote and the president approves it, what can be done according to the system of checks and balances?

The Legislature can meet to discuss the law and decide if it is unconstitutional.
Nothing can be done because the president approved the law.
The judicial branch can declare the law to be unconstitutional if it is challenged in court.
The president can rewrite the law.

Answer 20

The judicial branch can declare the law to be unconstitutional if it is challenged in court.

Answer 21

A federal judge is found to be making decisions that are not in the best interest of the country. According to the system of checks and balances, what can be done?

Nothing can be done because the judge cannot be removed from office.
The judge can be voted out of office.
The president can fire the judge.
The legislative branch can decide to remove the judge from office.

Answer 22

The president can fire the judge.

Answer 23

There is a movement to have an amendment added to the U.S. Constitution. According to the system of checks and balances, what can be done?

The Supreme Court can add an amendment.
The president can add an amendment.
Federal judges can propose an amendment.
The Legislature can propose an amendment.

Answer 24

The Legislature can propose an amendment.

Answer 25

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.

How does this section of the Constitution support the idea of a system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

Power is split between the Senate and the House.
Powers given to the Senate and House are set by members of Congress.
The Senate and House are granted power only through an act of Congress.
The Senate and House members must also be members of Congress.

Answer 26

"Power is split between the Senate and the House" but I'm not entirely sure

Answer 27

The Federalists argued that a national government would

protect all citizens in time of trouble
suppress the liberties of the common people
preserve the power of wealthy men
threaten the authority of the states

Answer 28

suppress the liberties of the common people

Answer 29

Which of the following correctly explains the Federalists' idea of what the Constitution should mainly do?

Set up a fair system of taxes to raise funds.
Unify the states' different trade and business laws.
Give states power over the central government in emergencies.
Create a strong central government to protect the country and prevent chaos.

Answer 30

im not entirely sure about this one. but i think its the second one

Answer 31

Read the following quotation:

The vigor [strength] of government is essential to the security of liberty …—Alexander Hamilton

Which of the following correctly describes the source of this statement?

Anti-Federalist who sees the need for a strong judicial system
Anti-Federalist who sees the need for a weak central government
Federalist who is concerned about the abuse of power
Federalist who sees the need for a strong central government

Answer 32

Federalist who sees the need for a strong central government

Answer 33

Warren wants to start a local newspaper, but the local city council has threatened to shut him down. Which amendment to the Constitution should Warren use as protection of his rights?

Ninth Amendment
First Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Second Amendment

Answer 34

First Amendment

Answer 35

Julius is unhappy about a law against fishing for red snapper in the state of Florida. He decides to collect signatures to protest this ban on fishing. Which amendment to the Constitution ensures that Julius has this right?

Ninth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Second Amendment
First Amendment

Answer 36

I know its not the 1st,2nd. but I think its the Ninth

Answer 37

Leticia turned 19 years old last week and is going to vote in her first presidential election; however, when she gets to the front of the line, an elections worker tells her that she has to be 21. She is not allowed to vote. What is the one piece of information her lawyer will use in his claim that her case violates the Twenty-sixth Amendment?

her race
her age
her gender
her address

Answer 38

her age

Answer 39

Chu was arrested six years ago and charged with aiding and abetting terrorists in a plot to harm Americans. While he has been charged, he has not yet faced trial. Why would this be a Sixth Amendment case?

Citizens have the right to gather in independent groups.
Citizens have the right to face their accusers.
Citizens have the right to not incriminate themselves.
Citizens have the right to a speedy trial.

Answer 40

Citizens have the right to a speedy trial.

Answer 41

If the Fifteenth Amendment was not enacted, which of the following reasons would be valid for denying an individual the right to vote?

Gender
Age
Citizenship
Race

Answer 42

Gender