Mission Possible Day 3

SS.7.C.1.4 The passage below is from a historical document.

"...That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it...."

Based on the passage, where should governments get their power?

• A. From the legislative branch

• B. From the executive branch

• C. From elected leaders

• D. From the people

SS.7.C.3.3 What steps does the Constitution provide if there is evidence that the President of the U.S. has committed treason?

• A. The President can be arrested and forced to resign

• B. The President can be impeached by the Supreme Court

• C. The President cannot be removed until convicted in a court of law

• D. The President can be impeached by the House and removed by the Senate

SS.7.C.2.12 Martha is concerned that the littering policy in the state parks in Florida are not strict enough on campers. Which state government agency should she contact to address this issue?

• A. Florida Department of Environmental Protection

• B. Florida Department of Education

• C. Florida Department of Transportation

• D. Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

SS.7.C.1.8 Below is an excerpt from a historical document.

“Should the people of America divide themselves into three or four nations, would not the same thing happen? Would not similar jealousies arise, and be in like manner cherished? Instead of their being "joined in affection" and free from all apprehension of different "interests,”

What does this statement reflect?

• A. A cause of the Boston Massacre

• B. Support for the Articles of Confederation

• C. Federalist viewpoint

• D. Anti-Federalists viewpoint

5. SS.7.C.1.4 Which part of the Declaration of Independence most shows how John Locke's idea of natural rights influenced our government?

• A. The statement that the suffering the Founding Fathers endured led to a need to change their government

• B. The statement that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• C. The statement that colonists can abolish unfair governments

• D. The statement that claims the United States should be independent

SS.7.C.1.9 Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?

• A. The commerce clause

• B. The elastic clause

• C. The right to trial

• D. The rule of law

SS.7.C.2.12 A new football team located downtown has resulted in many more people coming into the area. Juan is worried about the safety measures being taken as he tries to navigate huge crowds of people and get into the football game. Who should Juan contact to ensure that the event has enough security personnel and law enforcement available?

• A. The federal government

• B. The local government

• C. The state government

• D. The concurrent government

8. SS.7.C.1.4 The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 book, Common Sense.

Based on this passage, with which complaint against the king from the Declaration of Independence would Thomas Paine agree?

• A. persecuting immigrant groups

• B. taking away religious rights

• C. taking away political rights

• D. persecuting racial groups

SS.7.C.1.8 What was the main reason for the anti-federalists supporting the idea of a bill of rights in the U.S. Constitution?

• A. The Bill of Rights was needed to limited the amount of rights that people had

• B. They believed that other founders did not believe in the idea of rights

• C. A list of rights would contribute to a limited government

• D. The state governments would overlook the rights of the people

SS.7.C.3.3 Which legislative power is expressed or enumerated in Article I of the U.S. Constitution?

• A. Overseeing public schools

• B. Conducting elections

• C. Trash collection

• D. Coining money