QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following correctly pairs a document with a core theme
of that document?
a) Declaration of Independence - Formed a state-centered government
b) Magna Carta - Established the principle of rule of law
c) U.S. Constitution - Formed a unitary government
d) Articles of Confederation - Established the principle of consent of the
governed. Answer: b
◉ What is the minimum number of members of the U.S. House of
Representatives representing each state?. Answer: one
◉ What is a purpose of civil rights movements?. Answer: to secure
equalities
◉ What is the social contract?. Answer: The people give up some liberty
to receive governmental protection.
◉ What is an example of representation?. Answer: The U.S. Congress
passes a law.
, ◉ Who does a U.S. Senator represent?. Answer: the residents of a single
state
◉ Which of the following documents provided a rationale for the
Declaration of Independence?. Answer: Common Sense
◉ What are two natural rights identified in the Declaration of
Independence?. Answer: life and liberty
◉ How many U.S. Senators represent each state?. Answer: two
◉ What is the length of a U.S. President's elected term?. Answer: four
years
◉ What is one branch of the U.S. federal government?. Answer:
legislative
◉ What does the U.S. Constitution do?. Answer: It sets up a federal
government.
◉ Which phrase from a letter written by Abigail Adams to her husband
John Adams in 1776 is reflected in the Nineteenth Amendment?.
Answer: "I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more
generous and favourable to them"