English 12 A Final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

English 12 A Final Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Part A

Which statement best reflects Lincoln's reasoning in the speech?

Part B

Select the detail that best supports the answer to Part A. - CORRECT ANSWER Part A:

In a country created to enact the will of the people, he has promised not to intervene in what the
majority of people in states wish to do.



Part B:

"...no conflict without being yourselves the aggressors." (paragraph 8)



Which statement best expresses what Lincoln means by the phrase have wisely given their public
servants but little power for mischief, in paragraph 6? - CORRECT ANSWER The Constitution
limits power to any one group by designating three branches of government.



part A

how does Lincoln most develop the relationship between the government and its people in his speech?

part B

select the detail that best supports the answer to part a. - CORRECT ANSWER Part A:

By explaining their respective positions in the legislative process, he reveals the government's relative
lack of power.

Part B:

"I fully recognize the rightful authority of the people..." (paragraph 2)



how does Kennedy mainly apply constitutional principles to support his ideas in the speech? -
CORRECT ANSWER He refers to the constitutional division of powers to emphasize the need
for an effective President who helps balance the power of government.