1.5 Key Terms

What is Article V (5) of the Constitution about?

• outlines the process for amending or changing the Constitution

• outlines the separation fo powers and checks and balances

• outlines the concept of federalism

• outlines the reserved powers of the state governments

What does Bicameral mean?

• A system of government with two legislative houses

• A system of government with one legislative house

• A system of government with three legislative houses

• A system of government with no legislative houses

What was the Electoral College?

• A body of electors that elects the president

• A type of college where elections are studied

• A term used to describe a group of college students involved in elections

• A political party in the United States

How did Every Student Succeeds Act change federal policy on education?

• It allowed states more flexibility but still required federal approval

• It mandated that all schools follow a federal curriculum

• School funding was determined based on their test scores

• An international agreement on student exchange programs

Which of the following is true about the Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)?

• It created a bicameral legislative branch

• It created a unicameral legislative branch

• The senate was based on equal representation

• The house was based on population size

• All of the following are correct

All of the following is true about the New Jersey Plan, EXCEPT?

• A proposal for a unicameral legislative structure

• A proposal for equal representation of states in Congress

• A plan to separate government into 3 branches

• The federal government can provide defense

What was the policy of No Child Left Behind (2002)

• A federal law aimed at improving public schools through a mandated curriculum and standardized testing

• A state law focused on providing free meals to all students in public schools

• An international agreement to promote education in developing countries

• A local initiative to build more schools in rural areas

How did the policy of Race to the Top change the federal position of No Child Left Behind?

• It rewarded schools for performing well on tests instead of punishing them

• It punished schools for performing poorly instead of rewarding them

• It allowed states to have final say on their education policies

• It was found to be unconstitutional after SCOTUS review

What was the 3/5ths Compromise about?

• An agreement to count three out of every five slaves as people for taxation and representation purposes

• A compromise that allowed there to be a bicameral legislative branch

• An agreement to split government into 3 branches and have 5 SCOTUS judges

• A new plan on how to amend the constitution

What was the USA PATRIOT ACT (2001)

• A federal law that allowed the government to spy on citizens without a warrant

• A federal law that made it illegal to speak poorly about the United States

• A state law that banned the burning of the American flag

• A federal law that protected citizens free speech