AnswersNew Mexico HistoryTheme 3: Statehood and Government Structure

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What is the main purpose of New Mexico’s judicial branch?

A
to draft and pass new laws for the state
B
to enforce and uphold the laws of the state
C
to represent citizens and create laws in the legislature
D
to interpret state laws and the state constitution
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Why does the New Mexico Constitution require bilingual education teachers to be trained in both English and Spanish?

A
It was a requirement for statehood that students had to learn English.
B
It helps ensure that all students have equal access to education in English.
C
It allows the state to create separate Spanish-speaking schools to better support students.
D
It was a Spanish-language protection established by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
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What was the Supreme Court's decision in Ex Parte Crow Dog (1883)?

A
Only tribes had authority when one member murdered another on tribal land.
B
Tribes whose court systems were similar to the US could claim authority for serious crimes on tribal lands.
C
The state justice department had authority when a serious crime was committed on tribal land.
D
Federal agencies could claim authority over cases of murder on tribal lands.
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What role did loyalty and military service play in New Mexico’s statehood arguments?

A
New Mexicans’ service in wars proved their commitment to the US.
B
New Mexicans refused to enlist or fight during the Civil War.
C
Military service showed New Mexicans did not want to join the Union.
D
Military service exempted them from paying federal or local taxes.
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Which right did territorial residents share with state citizens in the US?

A
the power to override Congress’s decisions
B
the freedom of speech guaranteed by the Constitution
C
the ability to elect senators who could vote in Congress
D
the right to petition for statehood without Congress
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What economic contributions did New Mexican leaders emphasize to support their case for statehood?

A
growth in areas like ranching, farming, and mining industries
B
donations in cash and military service to Congress to fight wars
C
extensive imports from Europe and Asia to support the US
D
development of small villages and towns into industrial hubs
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How are tribes in the United States viewed?

A
as official organizations
B
as countries within a country
C
as nations within a nation
D
as independent territories
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What was the purpose of an Enabling Act in the statehood process?

A
It gave permission for the territory to draft a state constitution.
B
It recognized Indigenous people as citizens of the United States.
C
It assigned military governors to the territory on behalf of the Union.
D
It made territories send tax payments directly to the government.

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