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Writing Workshop: The Purpose of Government — Unit test Answers

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An essay stating and supporting an opinion or position is

A
an argumentative essay.
B
a descriptive essay.
C
an informative essay.
D
a narrative essay.
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The powers of the commander in chief of the armed forces belong to the

j
judicial branch.
l
legislative branch.
e
executive branch.
s
state governments.
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What was the Federalists’ position on creating a bill of rights?

A
They approved of the idea because it would help limit government powers.
B
They disapproved of the idea because it meant the president would have too little power.
C
They agreed to the idea if they could review and reject parts of it.
D
They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.
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How did Anti-Federalists feel about a strong central government?

T
They favored it.
T
They mostly favored it but had some concerns.
S
Some opposed it and some favored it.
T
They opposed it.
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What was the purpose of the New Jersey Plan?

A
to support the interests of the smaller states
B
to implement a bicameral legislature
C
to nominate William Paterson as chief executive
D
to ensure representation was based on population
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What agreement did the delegates reach regarding enslaved people and representation with the Three-Fifths Compromise?

A
They were not to be counted in the census at all.
B
They were counted in the census as full equals.
C
They were partially counted in the census.
D
They were counted in the census in certain states.
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Which key idea in the Constitution creates a division of power between national and state governments?

A
habeas corpus
B
individual rights
C
federalism
D
republicanism
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Why did Federalists argue for a separation of powers?

A
No single branch of government would have too much power.
B
The president should have more power than the other branches.
C
Power would be divided equally between federal and state government.
D
Trying to balance three branches of government would be impossible.
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During the Constitutional Convention, small states did not want their representation based on

d
delegation.
l
location.
c
condition.
p
population.
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What would a bill of rights accomplish?

A
It would let individuals govern themselves.
B
It would give the government more power.
C
It would limit government powers.
D
It would give all power to the states.
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The conclusion of an argumentative essay must include a

A
counterclaim.
B
citation.
C
quotation.
D
summary.
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According to the Constitution, the judicial branch of the federal government is headed by

A
Congress
B
the Supreme Court
C
the president
D
the cabinet
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Which statement best describes the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?

A
The body paragraphs acquaint readers with the topic and set up the ideas that will be presented.
B
The body paragraphs establish the focus of the essay and tell readers what the positions will be.
C
The body paragraphs tie the essay together and tell readers what they have learned and should take away.
D
The body paragraphs flesh out the argument and include counterclaims and evidence from research.
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Which individual freedom is protected under the Constitution?

A
the freedom to tell lies that damage another person’s reputation
B
the freedom to assemble together for peaceful meetings
C
the freedom from having property taken lawfully
D
the freedom from being arrested lawfully
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Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay.Jefferson makes a valid point when he argues for a limited government. Lincoln, on the other hand, does not recognize these limitations.The excerpt has an effective style and tone because it is

A
formal and direct.
B
casual and friendly.
C
strong and passionate.
D
subjective and opinionated.

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