New Republic STAAR Questions

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The Northwest Ordinance is considered a historical milestone because it —

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established a method for admitting new states to the Union

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Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise? A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation. A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed. The census bureau was established to help apportion representation. The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures.

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A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.

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Which statement best summarizes a key argument of The Federalist Papers? Options: The national legislature should establish an official church. The country needs a strong central government. The state governments should provide for national defense. A bill of rights is necessary to protect individual liberties.

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The country needs a strong central government.

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Which provision of the U.S. Constitution reflects this grievance? Options: The president can appoint justices with the advice and consent of the Senate. Congress has the power to establish federal courts. The commerce clause allows Congress to regulate trade among the states. Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.

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Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.

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Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?

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To protect individual freedoms from the federal government

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The Articles of Confederation allowed each state only one vote in Congress. Which question reflects a major concern states had about this arrangement? Should states attempt to resolve conflicting claims to territory? Should states change their procedure for selecting representatives? Should unanimous state approval for national laws be required? Should more populous states receive greater representation?

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Should more populous states receive greater representation?

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This event best demonstrates which feature of the American way of life? Options: The First Amendment guarantees personal freedoms., The Declaration of Independence asserts the principle of popular sovereignty., The U.S. Constitution establishes the structure of the federal government., The Fifth Amendment protects the rights of the accused.

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The First Amendment guarantees personal freedoms.

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How did the War of 1812 most affect the U.S. economy?

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Disruption in trade contributed to domestic industrial growth.

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According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation’s economy? Options: The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain, The abolition of consumption taxes, The creation of a trade alliance with France, The establishment of a national bank

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The establishment of a national bank

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In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established a principle that would eventually be used by all courts to —

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strike down any law that the court deems unconstitutional