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What question would you ask today of Thomas Jefferson in regard to the American Constitution? -
✔✔Sample answer might include why Jefferson continued to own slaves when penning the words,
"All men are created equal". They might also include the fact that Jefferson and the other Founding
Fathers were committing treason against the king. Did they recognize the danger they were in and
why did they feel the need to seek self-government at this time.
Explain in paragraph form what civics is and why it is important to any civilization. - ✔✔Student
answer will include that civics is the study of what it means to be a citizen of any country. That
learning what the rights and responsibilities are should be a goal of every citizen of a society. Student
need to also identify that without knowing what rights and responsibilities each citizen has there
would chaos and anarchy.
When comparing a city and a town which is smaller? - ✔✔While both a city and a town are
both communities a town is smaller than a city.
Describe the major challenge faced by the Founding Fathers as they created the Constitution. -
✔✔The challenge that faced the delegates at the Constitutional Convention was to establish a
strong national government without making the states weak. There was also a great deal of debate and
discussion about equal power between the larger and smaller states. The differences between the
geographic regions, agricultural differences and economies of the different states and regions also had
to be faced by members of the Constitutional Convention.
How did the idea of natural rights as they pertained to religion lead colonists to begin to think about
independence from England? - ✔✔By the mid-1700s, many people had come to believe that religion was
a personal issue, which should not be regulated in any way by the government. They thought that the
specific religion a person chose to follow was not as important as the way the person allowed the religion to
influence and uplift his or her life. Another idea that had taken hold was that humans have certain natural
rights that are either given by God or are simply part of being human and that these rights must not be taken
away by the government. One of these rights, perhaps the most important one, was a natural right of each
individual to think for him or herself. These ideas about natural human rights led the colonists to think deeply
about issues of freedom, and they began to pursue independence from
,England. The results of this were the American Revolution, the establishment of the United States of
America as an independent nation and the writing of the Constitution.
Describe a situation in which religious values between different people or groups might conflict. How
could such a problem be resolved? Write your thoughts in complete sentences and paragraph form. -
✔✔One group or individual could inhibit others' religious values in the process of practicing their
own religion. For example, if Christians required patients in a hospital to say a prayer before their
medical procedure. These types of problems can be solved by not requiring individuals to participate in
religious practices or rituals. In addition, individuals should be allowed to practice their own religious
rituals uninhibited.
Which state did not attend the Constitutional Convention which meet at Independence Hall
in Philadelphia? - ✔✔Rhode Island
What rule was passed by the Constitution Convention which allowed the delegates to speak openly and
freely? - ✔✔The proceedings of the Constitution Convention were held in secret allowing the
members to speak their thoughts and opinions openly and freely.
Which of the following best describes a person that leaves their country of origin? - ✔✔Emigrant
Why was the Homestead Act of 1862 important? - ✔✔It promised free land to those who lived on
the land for five years and made improvements.
America's citizens have a rich ancestry. However, in today's modern America, which ancestry is
not among the top three? - ✔✔Asian
Which of the following volunteer organizations was started to feed the starving children of the world? -
✔✔UNICEF
What is the goal of the Child Online Protection Act of 1998? - ✔✔The goal of this legislation is
to prevent minor children from having access materials deemed as "harmful".
From which country do the majority of illegal aliens in this country come? - ✔✔Mexico
, The U.S. keeps track of where immigrants settle in this country. Where do most Asian immigrants
settle? - ✔✔The West.
Freddie is 18 years old and has registered for military service. However, when he is called up in the draft
he does not want to service on the front lines because of his religious beliefs. What is the term used to
describe Freddie's position? - ✔✔Conscientious Objector
President Eisenhower wrote, "Our libraries serve the precious liberties of our nations:..." To which of
the following liberties was Eisenhower NOT referring? - ✔✔Freedom to censure.
Which of the following is NOT a limitation put upon aliens living in the United States? -
✔✔They cannot hold jobs.
What event led to the end of the Chinese Exclusion Act? - ✔✔World War II
What is the name given to someone who helps others for no pay? - ✔✔Volunteer
What amendment is being violated when we allow other to censor what we can read? - ✔✔The
First Amendment
Which of the following is NOT a legal duty of an American citizen? - ✔✔Vote in all elections.
Michelle just graduated from the university and studied to be a teacher. She is now going to work
helping pre-school children from a depressed area of West Virginia get ready for school. But, she
will also be making sure that these young children get medical care. What organization will Michelle
be working for? - ✔✔Head Start
What is a system for selecting citizens for mandatory military service during a period of war or other
emergency? - ✔✔The Draft
Which crop that was destroyed by famine saw the flight of many Irish to the U.S.? - ✔✔Potato
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