MCAS

Which of the following was also influenced by the ideas described in the student’s notes?

• the establishment of religious practices in New England

• the growth of wheat and fishing industries in the colonies

• the development of representative government in the colonies

• the signing of treaties between the Iroquois Confederacy and Great Britain

Which of the following claims is supported by the ideas of Montesquieu and Locke described in the student’s notes?

• Voting in elections gives citizens a voice in how they are governed.

• Donating to political campaigns allows people to control elected officials.

• Participating in elections should give citizens the right to avoid jury service.

• Serving in the military should be a requirement for running for political office.

This question has two parts. Use the image to help you answer.

Several weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the results of those weaknesses are shown in the table. One result is not shown.

Part B - Which of the following was a result of the weaknesses of the Articles of

Confederation?

• A civil war was started.

• A peace treaty was signed.

• A federal petition was created.

• A constitutional convention was held.

Legislation goes through several steps in the legislative and executive branches.

Which of the following shows the correct order for how a bill may move through the branches of government?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Read and examine the two sources in the picture. Then answer the question. Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the information in Source 2?

• Democratic governments need to balance individual liberties with national

  interests.

• Citizens voluntarily give up individual liberties in exchange for government

  protections.

• Citizens demand compensation from the government when individual

  liberties are denied.

• Democratic governments have unlimited power to deny individual liberties

  during times of war.

Read and examine the two sources. Then answer the question.

Based on the sources, which of the following pairs of states most likely supported the New Jersey Plan at the Constitutional Convention?

• Delaware and Rhode Island

• Delaware and Massachusetts

• Massachusetts and Pennsylvania

• Pennsylvania and Rhode Island

What does MCAS stand for in the context of standardized testing in the United States?

• Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

• Maryland Comprehensive Assessment System

• Michigan Comprehensive Assessment System

• Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment System

In which year was the MCAS first implemented in Massachusetts?

• 1993

• 1998

• 2001

• 2005

Which subject is NOT typically covered by the MCAS tests?

• Mathematics

• Science

• History

• Physical Education

What is the primary purpose of the MCAS?

• To evaluate teacher performance

• To assess student knowledge and skills

• To rank schools nationally

• To determine school funding