Social Studies
The early colonists of North America sought out settlements that had easy access by ship and adequate water supplies. This helps explain why many of the early North American towns were built near
(A) mountains.
(B) glaciers.
(C) rivers.
(D) prairies.
C. rivers
Rivers not only provide fresh drinking water but also lead to the sea, thereby giving easy access by ship, so Choice (C) is the correct answer
What does scarcity mean?
Limited resources compared with unlimited wants/needs.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. also led many protests for civil rights during this period of history. What does the term “civil rights” mean in this context?
(A) the rights and freedoms that every citizen has always enjoyed equally
(B) the rights and freedoms that only African Americans have always benefited from
(C) the rights and freedoms that ensure every citizen’s ability to participate equally in social and political life
(D) the rights and freedoms required by state law but not federal law
C. the rights and freedoms that ensure every citizen’s ability to participate equally in social and political life
Civil rights refer to the rights and freedoms that ensure every citizen’s ability to participate equally in social and political life, making Choice (C) correct.
Which democratic principle suggests that the government's power comes from the consent Of the people being governed?
A) Divine Right
B) popular Sovereignty
C) Absolute Monarchy
D) Judicial Review
B) popular Sovereignty
A recent magazine article examined government in the United States during the first decades after independence from Britain.
Which quotation from the article allows a reader to infer that the power of the U.S. government is limited?
(A) "A fear of tyranny led to the creation of a national government under the Articles of Confederation, which lasted less than a decade."
(B) "As a result, the founders drafted the U.S. Constitution, which addressed weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation."
(C) "The U.S. Constitution, ratified over two hundred years ago, greatly changed the relationship between the national and state governments."
(D) "The U.S. Constitution included safeguards to protect individual rights against abuse by the government."
D. "The U.S. Constitution included safeguards to protect individual rights against abuse by the government."
Making inferences or draw conclusions by applying your logic and reasoning skills to the evidence.
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and deciding if they are constitutional?
a) The Legislative Branch
b) The Executive Branch
c) The Judicial Branch
d) The Local Covernment
c) The Judicial Branch
In 1917, some women, who became known as suffragettes, began protesting outside the White House. What were these women trying to achieve?
(A) the right to serve in the armed forces
(B) the right for women to vote
(C) the right to host tea parties on the White House lawn
(D) equal pay with men
B. the right of women to vote
The goal of the suffragette movement was to gain the right of women to vote, so Choice (B) is correct
Which of the follow'ng is considered a civic RESPONSIBILITY rather than a right?
a) Freedom of Religion
b) Serving on a Jury
c) The Right to Bear Arms
d) Freedom of Assembly
b) Serving on a Jury
Which of the following concepts is NOT related to the American concept of liberty as protected by the First Amendment?
(A) freedom to place limits on the press
(B) freedom of religion
(C) freedom to petition the government
(D) freedom of speech
A. freedom to place limits on the press
The First Amendment protects freedom of religion, freedom to petition the government, freedom of speech, and the freedom of the press (not the freedom to place limits on the press). Hence, Choice (A) is the correct answer.
What was the primary purpose Of the United States Constitution when it was written in 1787?
A) To declare war on Great Britain
B) To list grievances against King George III
C) TO establish the basic framework and laws Of the national government
D) TO end the practice Of slavery in all States
C) TO establish the basic framework and laws Of the national government