Applying the Constitution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of a political party in government?

• A group that seeks to win elections to influence government activities

• A group of advisers to the president

• A body that elects the president and vice president

• An arrangement with foreign leaders

Open Ended

Why is it important for the Constitution to be interpreted and applied to new social and political challenges?

Open Ended

Discuss the significance of the Republican Party's role in passing the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.

Open Ended

Explain how the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments addressed the injustices highlighted by the Dred Scott Decision.

Multiple Choice

According to Senator Jacob Howard, which group of people born in the United States are NOT included as citizens?

• Children of ambassadors or foreign ministers accredited to the U.S.

• Children of U.S. citizens

• Children of immigrants who become citizens

• Children born in U.S. territories

Multiple Select

Which of the following were goals of the Populist Party?

• Bank regulation

• Unlimited coinage of silver

• Direct election of senators

• Privatization of railroads

Open Ended

How did the Populist Party's platform reflect concerns about economic and political power in the late 19th century?

Fill in the Blank

Progressives wanted to improve living conditions for the ___ poor.

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional amendments were Progressives instrumental in passing?

• Sixteenth, Seventeenth, and Nineteenth

• First, Second, and Third

• Twelfth, Thirteenth, and Fourteenth

• Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth

Open Ended

Explain the purpose and function of the Electoral College in the U.S. presidential election process.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to the inability to govern effectively due to separation of powers?

• Executive Agreements

• Gridlock

• Cabinet

• Political Party

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, how do you think the Constitution has adapted to address new social and political challenges over time?

Multiple Choice

Based on the map, why do some people argue that the Electoral College is necessary in U.S. presidential elections?

• Because it prevents highly populated areas like LA County from having too much influence over national elections.

• Because it ensures that only large states have a say in the election outcome.

• Because it eliminates the need for state-by-state voting.

• Because it allows every citizen to vote directly for the president.