Mini-Assessment 4 Review

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Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?

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Preamble

Answer explanation

The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution serves as the introduction to the U.S. Constitution and includes the six purposes of government.

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Which intention of the Preamble is reflected in the statement made by President Lyndon B. Johnson: "I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President."?

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Government exists to serve the people.

Answer explanation

The president’s statement is connected with “We the People” from the Preamble because the president stated that he would not be seeking election for president for another term, using the phrase ‘your president’ in doing so.

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SS.7.C.1.6

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Why did the Framers require that the U.S. House of Representatives have the sole power to introduce tax bills?

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Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are directly elected by the people.

Answer explanation

The Declaration of Independence included the colonists’ concern that taxes were imposed on them without their consent. Directly electing members of the U.S. House of Representatives gives the people a direct say in who passes tax bills, and originally the Senate was NOT directly elected.

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SS.7.C.1.6

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Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline?

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ensure domestic tranquility

Answer explanation

The president’s power as commander-in-chief includes the power to use troops to ensure domestic tranquility.

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SS.7.C.1.6

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How is the statement "We the People of the United States... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America" reflected in the modern American political system?

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Voters elect Congress members

Answer explanation

The U.S. Constitution has been amended to include the direct election of senators (in addition to members of the U.S. House of Representatives who are directly elected, according to Article I).

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SS.7.C.1.6

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What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president? Options: overriding vetoes, appointing judges, declaring laws unconstitutional, refusing to confirm appointments

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refusing to confirm appointments

Answer explanation

Presidential appointments are subject to Senate confirmation in order to take effect.

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Which basic principle of American government is John Adams describing in this statement? The statement attached was written by John Adams in April 1776.

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separation of powers

Answer explanation

Adams is stating that separating powers is one way to ensure that the people be free.

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SS.7.C.1.7

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Which two principles are described in the table about the powers of the U.S. government?

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separation of powers and checks and balances

Answer explanation

The table separates the powers of government among legislative (Senate), executive (president) and judicial (Supreme Court).

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SS.7.C.1.7

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Which principle does the U.S. Supreme Court apply when it declares an act of Congress unconstitutional?

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checks and balances

Answer explanation

The principle of checks and balances allows one branch to challenge, or check, the actions of one or more branches.

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SS.7.C.1.7

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Which principle supports President Eisenhower’s action to uphold the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that public schools should be integrated? Options: judicial review, checks and balances, separation of powers, constitutional government

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constitutional government

Answer explanation

The president’s decision to uphold the U.S. Supreme Court decision is an example of constitutional government because the president supported the Supreme Court by upholding its decision.

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