DCP #2 GAPS

Which of the following is an example of the principle of Federalism in the U.S. Constitution?

• The president can veto a bill passed by Congress.

• The government has only the powers that are given to it by the Constitution.

• Powers not granted to the national government are reserved for the states.

• Congress is divided into the Senate and House of Representatives.

Answer explanation

Which description is an example of an unalienable right from the Declaration of Independence? Select TWO correct answers.

• Property - People can secure their lives by owning property.

• Equality - People's education should be equal in every state.

• Happiness - People can do lawful things that they enjoy.

• Patriotism - People can choose to join any of the armed forces.

• Life - People can live without fear of violence and death.

Answer explanation

John Locke said people are guaranteed life, liberty, and property. However, when Thomas Jefferson put this concept into the Declaration of independence he tweaked it to say LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.

Which of the following occurred due to the purchase of this territory in 1803? Select TWO correct answers.

• The United States reimbursed Spain 15 million dollars.

• The United States gained the port of New Orleans.

• A new understanding of presidential powers was created.

• The United States gained the state of Texas to the Rio Grande.

• A new method for admitting new states to the Union was outlined.

Answer explanation

Jefferson did not have the power as president to make this decision. Purchasing large chunks of land was not a power listed in the Constitution. He influenced a new understanding of presidential powers.

If you selected... "A new method for admitting new states to the Union was outlined." That is the Northwest Ordinance not the Louisiana Purchase.

What were the goals of the Northwest Ordinance? SELECT TWO

• To encourage the establishment of new colonies in Spanish territory.

• To promote the spread of education to maintain an orderly society.

• To allow only private schools to be established in the new territories.

• To expand slavery into new territories across the nation.

• To outline the process for orderly expansion of the United States.

Answer explanation

• Established guidelines for admitting new states to the U.S. and a process for territories to govern themselves. 

• • - population of 60,000 free settlers to apply for statehood.

• • - protected civil liberties and outlawed slavery in the new territories.

• - encouraged the spread of education because it would help maintain an orderly society. (as they expanded)

Which legal question was answered by the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison?

• Does Congress have the power to create a national bank?
  

• Which branch of government has the authority to execute laws?

• Does the commerce clause of the Constitution give Congress the power to regulate interstate navigation?

• Which branch of government has the authority to decide the constitutionality of a law?

Answer explanation

The entire purpose of Judicial Review is for the Supreme Court to decide if a law is constitutional or not.

Which action is a required duty of a responsible U.S. citizen?

• Voting in all local and national elections to help shape government policies.

• Attending all local government meetings to stay informed on community decisions.

• Serving on a jury when called upon to uphold the legal rights of other citizens.

• Staying informed on global issues to contribute to international discussions.

Answer explanation

To be a responsible citizen you must...

• - Obey the Laws

• - Vote in Elections

• - Serve on Jury Duty if Called

• - Stay informed on Current Events

Match the following Eras to their characteristics...

• Colonist fought to expand selfgovernment

• Early Republic

• Washington pursued policy of neutrality.

• Revolution

• European nations used mercantilism.

• Colonization

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Which of these is a correct title for the information chart above?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Implied Powers

• Judicial Review

Answer explanation

Your history teacher does not like this question and is very sorry they put this on the DCP lol!

The New England Colonies developed large urban centers to support...

(a)   ​ ​ ​ ​

• Manufacturing Business
• Large Scale Agriculture 
• Mining Metals and Minerals

Answer explanation

Shipbuilding and lumber production are components of Manufacturing. The very purpose of colonies under the British Empire was to provide raw materials to Britain's factories and a market for British manufactured goods.

Maryland and Pennsylvania were mainly founded for religious purposes. A major group to settle in the Maryland colony consisted mostly of ​ (a)   colonist and the Pennsylvania colony consisted primarily of ​ (b)   Colonist

• Catholic
• Pilgrims
• Quaker
• Puritans

Answer explanation

The Catholics go to Maryland. Catholics honor the Virgin Mary.

The Quakers follow William Penn to Pennsylvania to practice a tolerant and diverse religion.