Origins and Foundations EBAS

Select the best response for each question.

"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." -10th Amendment

Which principle of the US Government is described in the quotation above?

Which of the following principles of the US Government is best demonstrated by the graph below?

Which of the following headlines best demonstrates the principle of limited government?

Which of the following examples best demonstrates the idea that 'no one is above the law' in America?

“Though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful, must be reasonable, that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal laws must protect, and to violate which would be oppression.” —Thomas Jefferson

Which foundational principle of government is explained in the quote above?

“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land” US Constitution

Based on the Constitutional quote, which weakness of the Articles of Confederation is being addressed?

Which of the following political systems makes decisions the most efficiently?

A country with a history of political instability is considering a new form of government. Which of the following types of governments is MOST LIKELY to prioritize public order, but also has potential drawbacks?

A country is looking for a new form of government that prioritizes protecting individual rights. Which of the following types of governments is MOST LIKELY to offer strong protections, but also has potential challenges?

A country faces a sudden and severe natural disaster. Which type of government is MOST LIKELY to have both advantages and disadvantages in responding to the crisis?

The next set of multiple choice questions and the essay below utilize the provided documents.

Claim: "Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"

Which source provides the best evidence for the claim above?

How does the response to China in Source B contradict the information in Source C?

How does the information in Source B corroborate the information in Source A?

Which statement below is true about the similarities between Source C and Source D?

Which perspective summarizes the main idea of all the sources?

Assume that the information provided in the sources is credible. Complete the following extended-response question:

Do the principles of government as outlined in the Constitution protect the rights of the individuals?

• Develop a claim in response to the question.
• Cite evidence from the provided sources to support your claim.
• Use your knowledge of government in your response.