Social Studies Benchmark 1

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What was the purpose for the Chisholm Trail and Great Western Cattle Trail?

Back

to ship cattle East by trains because of high prices

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This sector of the US economy is responsible for providing labor and use income to buy things

Back

Households

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This sector of the US economy specializes in loaning money and providing checking and savings accounts

Back

Banks

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Which sector of the US economy is responsible for taxing citizens and funding the military and public schools?

Back

Government

Front

Which sector of the US economy provides goods and services people need or want at a price they are willing to pay? Options: Households, Private Business, Banks, Government

Back

Private Business

Front

Which of the following is an example of due process? Laws written clearly, fair jury, speedy trial, all of the above

Back

all of the above

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What is the goal of due process?

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to treat people fairly

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How can the U.S. Constitution change? Options: The President can make any changes. Congress votes to change it. The People vote to change it. an amendment can be added to the Constitution

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an amendment can be added to the Constitution

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Why are there so many steps involved in the amendment process?

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so that small groups cannot make changes that large groups do not want

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What happens after 2/3 of Congress proposes an amendment?

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The proposed amendment is sent to the states