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WorksheetsPMA 2
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Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
Why did the Second Continental Congress create a weak central government in the Articles of Confederation?
to encourage more trade between states
to preserve the powers of the individual states
to promote national security against foreign invasion
to permit the taxation of citizens to pay the nation's debts
The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ system of government.
strong
average
confederal
federal
Which document addressed the weaknesses shown in the cartoon?
Bill of Rights
United States Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
The problem with having no court system under the Articles of Confederation was that...
no one would go to jail
disputes between states or citizens of different states could not be settled fairly
there was no system to license lawyers
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress had no power to ensure its laws were followed by the states. How did the US Constitution remedy/fix this problem?
THE US CONSTITUTION FIXED THIS PROBLEM BY CREATING A JUDICIAL BRANCH WITH A SUPREME COURT TO INTERPRET LAWS.
THE US CONSTITUTION WAS NOT CAPABLE OF REMEDYING THIS ISSUE
THE US CONSTITUTION FIXED THIS PROBLEM BY TAXING STATES
THE US CONSTITUTION FIXED THIS PROBLEM BY CREATING AN EXECUTIVE BRANCH TO ENFORCE LAWS
Under the Articles of Confederation, only the state legislatures could levy (collect) taxes. How did the US Constiution fix this problem?
THE US CONSTITUTION FIXED THIS PROBLEM BY ALLOWING THE STATES TO DONATE MONEY WHEN THEY COULD.
THE US CONSTITUTION COULD NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM
THE US CONSTITUTION FIXED THIS PROBLEM BY ALLOWING BOTH THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND THE STATES TO COLLECT TAXES
THE US CONSTITUTION FIXED THIS PROBLEM BY NOT COLLECTING TAXES AT ALL.
1.The Confederation Congress (under the Articles of Confederation) could declare war BUT THEN----> 2. ??????????? ------> 3. so it could direct the army and navy.
draft soldiers.
ask the states to contribute troops and money
take a training class for the army
Who wanted a strong central/federal/national government?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Which article(s) of the Constitution would be involved if the president asked Congress to declare war on a foreign country?
Article I
Article II
Articles I and II
Articles I, II, and III
How did the Constitution deal with a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It created an executive branch to carry out the laws
It provided for a legislature to make the laws
It allowed each state to have sovereignty over its laws.
It limited the powers of government through checks and balances.
Which is the basic message of the Preamble to the U.S Constitution?
This document is an improvement over the Articles of Confederation
This document was written for the purpose of achieving six important goals
This document outlines a framework for government
This document should be ratified as quickly as possible
Which statement best demonstrates the view of the Anti-Federalists regarding ratification of the Constitution?
The national government should take precedence over state governments and be the “supreme Law of the land.”
The individual liberties of the people must be protected from abuses by the federal government.
A strong national government will prevent another Shays’s Rebellion from occurring.
State government should have some powers, but they must not be in opposition to those of the national government.
How does this photo illustrate the effects of later amendments to the Constitution?
It shows people paying a poll tax, which Southern states instituted in response to the Fifteenth Amendment.
It shows poor people voting, which they could not have done before the Twenty-fourth Amendment repealed the poll tax
It shows women, an African American, and a young person voting, which would not have been possible without the Fifteenth, Nineteenth, and Twenty-sixth Amendments.
It shows women and African Americans receiving due process and equal protection of the laws in a state election, which were guaranteed in the Fourteenth Amendment.
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. —Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Which statement suggests the Fifteenth Amendment’s purpose was not initially fulfilled?
Many African American men were prevented from voting through the use of poll tax laws.
African American women did not gain suffrage until passage of the Nineteenth Amendment
African American teenagers did not gain suffrage until passage of the Twenty-sixth Amendment.
Many Southern states restricted the rights of African Americans by passing laws called black codes.
This diagram shows some of the steps involved in how a bill becomes a law. Which answer completes the diagram?
The bill is sent to the Senate, debated, and then approved.
Congress overturns the president’s veto by a two-thirds vote.
The Senate passes its own version of the bill
The bill goes to a conference committee for revision.
Congress shall have power . . . to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing power. —The United States Constitution
To what does this statement refer?
an executive privilege
the elastic clause
nonlegislative powers
limits on governmental power
Which of the following is a power held only by members of the Senate?
the ability to override a veto
the ability to impeach the president
the ability to filibuster
the ability to initiate policy
The following passage is from Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution
No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States. —Constitution of the United States
The candidate must have been honorably discharged from the military.
The candidate must be at least 35 years old.
The candidate must have prior legislative experience.
The candidate must be a naturalized citizen of the United States.
“[P]riorities remain clear: to provide a tax cut for working families, to promote policies that produce jobs and economic growth, and to assist millions of our fellow Americans who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.” —Representative Nancy Pelosi (California), 2010 press release
Based on this quotation, which political party does Pelosi most likely belong to?
Green Party USA
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Communist Party USA
The United States experiences an economic decline. Unemployment goes up. Housing prices go up. Salaries go down. Which recommendation is the Republican Party most likely to make in response to this crisis?
The government should take a direct action to fix the economy.
The government should provide assistance to the unemployed.
The government should take a minor action to fix the economy.
The government should purchase all businesses and resources.
The boxes below show political campaign flyers for two candidates in a mock election for governor. See image
Why might Lacey North be more qualified to be governor?
She is older than Chip Renwald.
She has experience in government.
She is trustworthy
She works hard for Florida.
This image shows supporters of John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate in 2008. Why is this an example of propaganda?
McCain is reminding people that he served in Vietnam and was a prisoner of war
McCain is implying that the Republican candidate thinks of the country before any political considerations.
McCain is stating that the Democratic candidate cares more about winning than about the country.
McCain is letting people know that when he becomes president, he will focus on domestic affairs
What were the issues at stake in the Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore?
Florida’s election laws setting a deadline for announcing final results and a recount of all ballots
a violation of the U.S. Constitution and the improper marking of some ballots
whether the U.S. Supreme Court had the right to rule on a recount of Florida’s votes and name a winner
a recount of votes and who would become president of the United States
What is the main purpose of political action committees (PACs)?
to raise campaign funds to support challengers
to support participation in campaigns by the general electorate
to raise campaign funds to support favored candidates
to support policies that improve domestic relations
Which political party believes that the federal government should play a less active role in people's lives and that
individuals can take care of themselves without government help?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Socialist Party
What do the 15th , 19th , 24th and 26th amendment all have in common?
They all gave more citizens the right to vote
They all limited citizens' right to vote
They all helped people in poverty
They all related to racial discrimination
Which constitutional amendment made such notice no longer necessary?
15th
19th
24th
26th
Which amendment changed the voting age from 21 to 18?
15th
19th
24th
26th
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution made slavery
unconstitutional in the United States?
10th
13th
15th
19th
________ are the basic rights of citizens to be free from unequal treatment based on certain characteristics (e.g., race, gender, disability).
states' rights
individual rights
civil rights
federal rights
In a Unitary system power is____?
Which are her best options?
What is the main purpose of lobbying?
To reduce the budget by doing away with earmarks
to safeguard and limit the power of government
to speed up the process of a bill becoming a law
to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest group
Which of the following are ways that individuals can influence government? Choose all that apply.
voting
act as watchdog
attending civic meetings
joining interest groups
This poster was displayed in 1947, at the beginning of the Cold War.
How can the information on this poster best be categorized?
Advertisement
Entertainment
Factual
Propaganda
This poster was displayed in 1876.
What is primary goal of this propaganda poster?
To encourage people to move to government lands.
To discourage people from moving to government lands.
To encourage people to move to California.
To discourage people from moving to California.
What propaganda TECHNIQUE is being used?
Bandwagon
Slogan
Testimonial
Glittering Generalities
What propaganda TECHNIQUE is being used?
Testimonial
Name Calling
Card Stacking
Repetition
propaganda technique using short phrases or words to promote positive feelings or emotions
bandwagon
card stacking
glittering generalities
testimonial
propaganda technique involving the use of symbols to convey a message or feeling
transfer
testimonial
name calling
bandwagon
How do the media typically influence government?
by reporting court procedures
by making political contributions
by investigating illegal business practices
by broadcasting campaign advertisements
The passage below is from a U.S. Supreme Court decision.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has for many years imposed …a “fairness doctrine,” requiring that public issues be presented by broadcasters and that each side of those issues be given fair coverage.
Based on the passage, what is a goal of the FCC regulation?
to limit bias in political communication
to promote bias in political communication
to limit symbolism in political communication
to promote symbolism in political communication
Below is a statement made by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
"…the news media seem to want to carry the negative."
What type of political communication is being referenced in the statement?
bias
persuasion
propaganda
symbolism
The poster below was placed in public buildings, businesses and schools by a civil rights group.
What is a long term policy goal of the interest group?
electing candidates
regulating elections
improving citizens lives
influencing political appointments
Where is power concentrated in a unitary system of government?
central government
state government
military
dictator
What system of government was in place after the United States adopted the U.S. Constitution?
confederal
federal
oligarchy
parliamentary
Why did the Preamble to the Constitution begin with the phrase " We the People"?
To indicate that the national government had limited powers
Tp indicate that the states had been associated in a confederation
To indicate that the federal power was separated among three branches
To indicate that the American people were the ultimate source of authority
The table below describes a type of government.
??
Executive---elected by the legislature
Legislature---elected by the people
Which title completes the table?
parliamentary government
confederal government
federal government
unitary government
The table below describes a type of government.
??
Executive---elected by the legislature
Legislature---elected by the people
Which title completes the table?
parliamentary government
confederal government
federal government
unitary government
A system of government where the power lies with the legislative body and the leader of the country is part of the legislature.
Unitary
Federal
Parliamentary
Confederal
