Question 13(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(02.06 mc)

the separation of powers within the federal government ensures that

decisions made are in the best interest of the country
the executive branch will remain the most powerful branch of government
the states will be able to function independently of one another
foreign countries will not be able to interfere with our government
question 14(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(02.07 hc)

jerome decides he does not like the school principal, so he starts printing and distributing a newspaper discussing some poor decisions the principal has made for the school. jerome hopes the principal will get fired. does jerome have a constitutional right to print his newspaper?

yes. jerome is using his personal money to print the newspaper.
yes. jerome is a citizen and has a right to print opinions and facts.
no. jerome is a student, and therefore, he has no rights.
no. jerome is taking away the principal's rights by telling lies about him.
question 15(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(foundations 07 hc)

the police arrest a group of people at a rock concert and search them. the police find no evidence of law-breaking during the search but take everyone's wallets and place the people in jail for "disorderly behavior." the people argue that their rights were violated. they say their behavior was normal for a rock concert, and they were no louder than anyone else there. they or their lawyer will likely argue their case using which amendment?

the first amendment, which safeguards americans' right to free speech
the second amendment, which safeguards americans' right to bear arms
the fourth amendment, which safeguards americans from unwarranted search and seizure
the seventh amendment, which safeguards americans' right to trial by jury
question 16(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(02.06 lc)

what did the anti-federalists want?

a bill of rights
to immediately ratify the constitution
a more powerful central government
less debate over the new plan for government
question 17(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(02.07 mc)

what is the best explanation of the importance of the second amendment?

people accused of a crime need to be able to speak in their defense.
if people cannot talk about policies, they cannot change them.
people in the military should have the right to vote in elections.
people need to have the ability to protect themselves and their homes.
question 18(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(02.08 mc)

what does the amendment process under the constitution allow government to do?

to add as many new laws as the congress can pass
to remain exactly the way the founders envisioned
to change to meet the needs of a modern society
to levy taxes in times of war and national need