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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHow did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?It avoided the issue of states’ rights.It allowed the states to elect representatives.It prevented the amendment of federal laws.It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceIn the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “We the People”?The people express their will through political partiesThe people express their will by directly creating lawsGovernment receives taxes from the people and exists to support themGovernment receives its power from the people and exists to serve them
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIn the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?the responsibilities of governmentthe frequency of national electionsthe legality of the U.S. Constitutionthe support for the U.S. military soldier
- 4. Multiple ChoiceBased on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?watching political debates on televisiondiscussing political issues at workcollecting opinions for a yearbookgathering signatures for a petition
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat lessons did future U.S. leaders learn from the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon?The president is responsible for enforcing the law.The president is accountable for obeying the law.The president is not allowed to hold secret talks with foreign governments.The president is not allowed to have private meetings with cabinet members.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?a written constitutiona national court systema single rulera single legislative house
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution?
Both levels of government allow for the election of judges.
Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties.
Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors.
Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?The voters approve the amendment in a national election.The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of law is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations?civilconstitutionalcriminalmilitary
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich action is an example of a foreign-policy decision?Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants.The president requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders.Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in a global market.The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government.
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