4. Popular Sovereignty Presentation

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of 'Popular Sovereignty' as described in the slides?

• The government controls the people

• The people have the power to control the government

• Only elected officials have power

• Power is inherited by birth

Open Ended

List two ways, other than voting, that citizens can participate in their government as described in the slides.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of suffrage or enfranchisement?

• Voting in elections

• Serving on a jury

• Attending community meetings

• Running for office

Open Ended

Why was there a significant gap and low number of African American congressmen after the Civil War and the 15th Amendment?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Puerto Ricans and other U.S. territories is correct?

• Puerto Ricans can vote for President if they live in the mainland.

• Puerto Ricans have a voting representative in Congress.

• American Samoa and Guam have the same political relationship as Puerto Rico.

• Puerto Ricans have full political power in the National Government.