Civics- Outcome 1 Assessment

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What are the three unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

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According to the Declaration, from where do governments derive their just powers?

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The consent of the governed

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The colonists believed it was necessary to dissolve their political bands with Great Britain because:

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they felt their rights were being violated by British rule.

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Analyze the above excerpt and choose one of the three principles of democracy that is discussed by Jefferson. Which principle has impacted the formation of U.S. government, and what does it look like today? Please include evidence from the Declaration of Independence to support your answer. Options: The principle of popular sovereignty, which emphasizes that government derives its power from the consent of the governed., The principle of judicial review, which allows courts to declare laws unconstitutional., The principle of federalism, which divides power between national and state governments., The principle of checks and balances, which ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful.

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The principle of popular sovereignty, which emphasizes that government derives its power from the consent of the governed.

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Which of the following is a SECOND principle of democracy that has impacted the formation of the U.S. government and is supported by evidence from the Declaration of Independence?
Popular sovereignty, Judicial review, Federalism, Checks and balances

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Popular sovereignty

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In 2023, the State of Illinois passed a law restricting interstate commerce shipping regulations that conflict with existing federal regulations. Based on the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, what would likely happen to Illinois law?

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The state law would be declared unconstitutional

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This amendment most directly supports which defined role of federalism? Options: Concurrent powers, Reserved powers, Delegated powers, Implied powers

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Reserved powers

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A city government wants to establish its own army to protect its borders. Under federalism, why would this action be unconstitutional?

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It is an expressed federal power

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Both state and federal governments can collect taxes, build roads, create courts, and borrow money. These shared powers are known as:

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Concurrent powers

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Is Wisconsin’s law requiring all residents to purchase health insurance constitutional under federalism?

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Yes, because states can legislate for public welfare.