Unit 2: Forming a New Nation

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There were two competing plans at the Constitutional Convention-Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan. Which states would have supported each of these plans?

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States with small populations would have supported the New Jersey Plan. States with large populations would have supported the Virginia Plan.

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How will the First Amendment affect Mary's decision to tell a local news reporter about her discovery that a local politician is stealing money from the city?

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The First Amendment protects Mary's right to speak about her discovery , even if it causes the mayor to lose his job.

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How is the US Constitution different from the Articles of Confederation?

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The Constitution provides for a national government with three branches.

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Which of these ideas in the US Constitution corrects a weakness of the Articles of Confederation and demonstrates an important part of the framework of the Constitution?
providing a definition of states' rights,
limiting the powers of the executive branch,
creating three branches of government,
establishing an amendment process

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creating three branches of government

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The Founding Fathers drafted the Constitution for all of the following purposes EXCEPT to...

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give unlimited power to the state governments

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Why is freedom of the press important?

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It helps citizens stay informed about important issues.

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What does the First Amendment stop the government from doing?

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making citizens practice a religion

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Whose actions would NOT be protected by the First Amendment? Options: Jennifer handed out fliers inviting people to her church., Simone published a news story about a company polluting local rivers., Solomon played a prank and pulled the fire alarm at the mall., Tyree stood on a street corner with a sign protesting the mayor's decisions.

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Solomon played a prank and pulled the fire alarm at the mall.

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How does the First Amendment help citizens stay informed about important issues?

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It protects freedom of the press.

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Which action would NOT be protected by the First Amendment? A state legislature approves a measure that creates a space outside the capitol building for citizens to assemble. A city council passes a law that outlaws people from praying on any public sidewalk within the city. A student wears a button in school that supports electing the student's favorite presidential candidate. A parent stands outside a school board meeting with a sign saying that the board members should all be fired.

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A city council passes a law that outlaws people from praying on any public sidewalk within the city.