Mini-Assessment 4 Review
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
Bill of Rights
Article IV
Preamble
Article I
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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SS.7.C.1.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The statement below was made by President Lyndon B. Johnson during an address to the nation on March 31, 1968.
"I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President."
Which intention of the Preamble is reflected in the statement?
Government holds frequent elections.
Government exists to serve the people.
Government promotes the general welfare.
Government provides for the common defense.
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Framers require that the U.S. House of Representatives have the sole power to introduce tax bills?
Laws are easier to debate and pass in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are directly elected by the people.
Elections are more frequent and expensive for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are required to have legal experience.
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. history.
Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline?
ensure domestic tranquility
promote the general welfare
secure the blessings of liberty
provide for the common defense
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The statement below is from a historical document.
"We the People of the United States... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?
Voters elect Congress members
The Electoral College elects Congress
Congress enforces policies
The president enacts policies
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?
overriding vetoes
appointing judges
declaring laws unconstitutional
refusing to confirm appointments
Answer explanation
Presidential appointments are subject to Senate confirmation in order to take effect.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The statement attached was written by John Adams in April 1776.
Which basic principle of American government is John Adams describing in this statement?
separation of powers
individual rights
natural laws
civic virtue
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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