1. Why does the House have the power to elect a president if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes? Select all tha
t apply. (2 points) A -to balance the power of the executive branch B-to make sure the vice president and the president are in the same party C-to keep the power of third parties in check D-to maintain separation of powers E-to ensure the integrity of the popular vote 2. Which of the following accurately recounts the impeachments of Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton? (1 point) A-The Senate impeached them and the vice president acquitted them. B-The House impeached them and the Supreme Court acquitted them. C-The House impeached them and the Senate acquitted them. D-The House subpoenaed them and the Senate impeached them. 3. Which of the following correctly describes how treaties are made? (1 point) A-The president negotiates a treaty, and the House must approve funding for it. B-The Senate Foreign Relations Committee negotiates a treaty, and the House and the president must approve it. C-The president negotiates a treaty, and the Senate must approve it by a twothirds vote. D-The ambassador to a nation negotiates a treaty, and the Senate must approve it by a twothirds vote. 4. Drawing congressional district boundaries to the advantage of the party in power in the legislature is called which of the following? (1 point) A-gerrymandering B-reapportionment C-redaction D-redistricting 5. Which philosophy led to the passage of No Child Left Behind? (1 point) A-liberal constructionist B-radical constructionist C-strict constructionist D-conservative constructionist 6. Why do strict constructionists object to a broad interpretation of the Necessary and Proper Clause? Select all that apply. (2 points) A-because it takes power from the people and the states B-because it strengthens the power of the federal government C-because it leads to more legislation and deadlock D-because the president is not involved in the Necessary and Proper Clause E-because the Framers did not intend the Necessary and Proper Clause to lead to court cases 7. What are the powers of Congress that are named, or listed, in the Constitution? (1 point) A-enumerated B-implied C-inherent D-reserved 8. Who has the power to begin the process of raising taxes in the United States? (1 point) A-courts B-House of Representatives C-president D-Senate 9. What is one reason the Commerce Clause has been limited? (1 point) A-so the federal government cannot encroach on states’ rights B-so the federal government does not interfere in health care C-so the federal government does not spend more than it takes in D-so the federal government maintains the separation of powers with the judicial and executive branches 10. Who holds the constitutional power to declare war? (1 point) A-Congress B-president C-states D-Supreme Court
Explanation: The use of machines in production became more and more prevalent, eventually many factories were built in cities which caused pollution therefore making the air gross.
Excerpt from “The Book of Daniel Drew”: Why do you think Drew was reluctant at first to see New York support the Civil War?
Answer: He was not sure what was best for the state of new york at the time. But after he witnessed the speech presented by abraham lincoln and witnessed how riled up the people got he said that the wall street people had no choice but to step up.
