World War II
the War of 1812
federalism checks and balances separation of powers popular sovereignty We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
–U.S. Constitution, Preamble Use the excerpt to answer the question. 2. Which statement best expresses the concerns of the founders of the American government? (1 point)
Their focus was to create a government that protected the nation from foreign enemies.
Their focus was to create a government that protected the nation from domestic threats.
Their focus was to create a nation that protected national interests over individual rights.
Their focus was to create a government that protected all aspects of the nation and its people.
3. Which of the following is an example of checks and balances? (1 point)
reporters moderating debates during election campaigns
Supreme Court appointments being approved by the Senate
states being forced to adopt national education standards
the establishment of political action committees 4. What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise? (1 point)
to provide a balance between small and large states
to satisfy slave states in order to secure ratification
to limit the length of the presidential term to determine the qualifications of the judicial branch
5. Which of the following parts of the Constitution serves as its introduction? (1 point)
amendment article Preamble section 1 A 2 3 D 4 C 5 C AM I CORRECT ?
b. it provided families with inexpensive news and entertainment
c. it communicated the notion that affluence was widespread
d. it became an educational tool in classrooms
Answer: During this era, television became the predominant form of mass media because of the increased frequency with which families would watch it.