Question

Asha lives in a nation that has a legislature and a prime minister. Citizens in her country vote in elections to elect their legislative representatives. Then parliament appoints the prime minister.

1: Does Asha's nation have a limited or an unlimited government?
- Limited, because not everyone serves in Parliament
- Limited, Because citizens have a say over who serves in government***
- unlimited, because citizens do not pick the prime minister
- unlimited, because everyone has the right to vote
2: what is the purpose of the separation of powers - to keep ordinary citizens involved in politics - to prevent any branch from dominating the government***
- to distribute work between state and federal levels of government
- to ensure that every president is supported by the majority of people in the majority of states
3: which of the following is a stated purpose of the United States government under the constitution? Select all that apply.
- acquire new territories - promote the general welfare *** - represent all citizens equally - generate wealth for business - provide the common defense *** Michelle was recently arrested. She was not informed of her rights, assigned a public defender, or allowed to confront her witnesses. She has decided to sue the state.
4: which amendments could Michelle site and I federal court that would help her case? Select all that apply.
- first - Second - fifth *** - 10th - 14th *** - 19th Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation: conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. --- Abraham Lincoln
5: How did Lincoln try to achieve this proposition? Select all that apply.
- freeing the slaves *** - passing the bill of rights - abolishing segregation in voting restrictions - criminalizing discrimination in private business - passing an amendment to apply Federal rights to the states***
- establishing a strong separation of powers between branches of government
6: what does civic minded Ness primarily encourage people to do?
- to speak their minds about issues honestly - to treat other citizens with respect - to pay attention to government affairs *** - to study the history of the United States 7: which are true of majorities in pluralities? Select all that apply.
- majority is a position to help by more than half of a group ***
- A plurality is a position to help by more than half of a group
- majority is a position held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular decision
- a plurality is held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular position ***
8: there are 100 US senators. How many senators would constitute a majority?
-1 -25 -50 - 75 *** 9: what is the purpose of primaries and caucuses? - electing the president - elected the members of Congress - determining party delegate votes*** - determining electoral college votes 10: PART A. Which of the following parts of citizenship or responsibilities, rather than rights? Select all that apply
- obeying property laws *** - speaking freely - carrying weapons - serving on juries *** - appealing court decisions - living without discrimination PART B . Which rights are protected when the majority of citizens perform the responsibilities chosen in the previous question? Select all that apply.
- Life - privacy - Liberty - equality - property *** - due process *** 11: which Court would be the first to decide on cases of treason against the United States
- State trial court - State Supreme Court - Federal district court *** - the United States Supreme Court

Answer 1

Here are the answers of the given questions above:
1. Asha's nation has a limited government, Because citizens have a say over who serves in government.
2. The purpose of the separation of powers is to prevent any branch from dominating the government.
3. The stated purposes of the United states government under the constitution are the following: promote the general welfare, and provide the common defense.
4. The amendments that Michelle could site are the fifth and 14th amendments.
5. Lincoln tried to achieve this proposition by freeing the slaves and passing an amendment to apply Federal rights to the states.
6. Civic minded Ness primarily encourages people to
pay attention to government affairs.
7. These are the statements that are true about the pluralities:
-majority is a position to help by more than half of a group.
-a plurality is held by less than half of the group but is still the most popular position
8. There would be 75 senators who would constitute a majority.
9. The purpose of primaries and caucuses is determining party delegate votes.
10A. The parts of citizenship or responsibilities, rather than rights are the following: obeying property laws and serving on juries.
10B. The rights that are protected when the majority of citizens perform the responsibilities are property and due process.
11. The court that would be the first to decide on cases of treason against the United States is the Federal district court.