Unit 3B Quiz

What are TWO ways in which the government has structured checks &

balances to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?

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Answer explanation

The government has structured checks and balances by allowing the legislative branch to create laws, while the executive branch can veto them. Additionally, the judicial branch can declare laws unconstitutional, ensuring no branch dominates.

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Checks/Balances

Which law would be considered unconstitutional on the

basis of First Amendment guarantees?

• A ban on the publication of classified information of government

  employees.

• A requirement that church employees pay income taxes.

• A requirement that churches get a permit before building a new chapel.

• A prohibition on electing religious leaders to government office.

Answer explanation

A prohibition on electing religious leaders to government office violates the First Amendment's Establishment Clause, which ensures the separation of church and state, thus making it unconstitutional.

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1st Amend.

What was the purpose of this Amendment?

• To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government.

• To limit the authority of the federal government.

• To prevent conflicts between state and local governments..

• To increase the participation of citizens in state government.

Answer explanation

The purpose of this Amendment was to limit the authority of the federal government, ensuring that power remains with the states and the people, thus protecting individual liberties and preventing federal overreach.

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10th Amend.

Why is this type of interaction important in U.S. Society?

• Free speech allows people to help create a better government.

• Due process laws are guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment.

• Individual protections are guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment.

• Freedom of the press helps the government respond to public opinion.

Answer explanation

Free speech is crucial in U.S. society as it empowers citizens to express their views, engage in dialogue, and influence government actions, ultimately contributing to a more effective and representative government.

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1st Amend.

Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed & solved by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• 
  “He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly..."

• “For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury…”

• “He has obstructed the… Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.”

• “For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us...”

Answer explanation

The grievance "For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury..." is addressed by the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, ensuring justice.

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6th Amend.

Which statement explains how the First Amendment has affected these groups?

• These groups are allowed to share and promote their beliefs.

• These groups are allowed to join together to form a national religion.

• These groups are prevented from having worship services in public places.

• These groups are prevented from establishing religious schools.

Answer explanation

The First Amendment protects the freedom of speech and religion, allowing these groups to share and promote their beliefs openly without government interference.

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1st Amend.

This statement is most likely from a handbook designed to prepare

citizens for which civic duty?

• 
  voting in Presidential elections

• participating in jury duty

• enlisting for military service

• paying income federal & state taxes

Answer explanation

The statement is likely from a handbook for jury duty, as it prepares citizens for their responsibilities in the legal system, which is distinct from voting, military service, or tax obligations.

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Civic Duty

Which phrase best represents the U.S. principle of republicanism?

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  The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people (voting).

• The establishment of courts to interpret laws and government action.

• The division of power between a federal government and state governments.

• The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional.

Answer explanation

The phrase "The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people (voting)" best represents republicanism, as it emphasizes the role of elected representatives in reflecting the people's choices and interests.

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Principles

Unit 1 Throwback: What are TWO ways in which the geography of the North American British

colonies impacted their economies?

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Answer explanation

The geography of the North American British colonies influenced their economies by providing fertile land for agriculture, leading to cash crops like tobacco, and access to coastlines that facilitated trade and fishing industries.

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Unit 2 Throwback: Match the following historical figures of the American Revolution

to their correct descriptions.

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• First casualty of the Boston Massacre.

• Crispus Attucks

• General of the Continental ARMY.

• John Paul Jones

• Wrote the pamphlet Common Sense.

• George Washington

• "Father" of the American NAVY.

• Thomas Paine

• Wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• Thomas Jefferson

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