Select the correct answer.Read the sentence from paragraph 11.It is this nation's faith in a more perfect union that allows a Puerto Rican girl from the Bronx to stand here now.Which reasoning from the passage validates this idea? A. "Our Constitution has survived domestic and international tumult, including a civil war, two world wars, and the catastrophe of September 11th." (paragraph 11) B. "And I want to convey my thanks to the Judiciary Committee, led by Chairperson Leahy, for conducting a respectful and timely hearing, and to all members of the Senate for approving the President's selection." (paragraph 9) C. "Over the years, the ideals at the heart of that document have endured, as subsequent generations have expanded those blessings, these rights and freedoms to more and more Americans." (paragraph 10) D. "I am thinking also today of the judicial oath of office that I first took almost two decades ago, and that I reiterated this past weekend -- to judge without respect to what a person looks like, where they come from, or whether they are rich or poor, and to treat all persons as equal under the law." (paragraph 12)

Susan B. Anthony 1873The preamble of the Federal Constitution says:We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common defense, 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.It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty, but to secure them; not to the half of ourselves and the half of our posterity, but to the whole people - women as well as men. And it is a downright mockery to talk to women of their enjoyment of the blessings of liberty while they are denied the use of the only means of securing them provided by this democratic-republican government.Anthony, Susan B. "A Woman's Right to Vote." 1873. Fordham University Modern History Sourcebook. https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/mod/1873anthony.aspNationwide, when did most American women win the right to vote?Elimination ToolSelect one answerA1890sB1920sC1940sD1960s

Read this passage from the U.S. Constitution: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.1Which statement reflects a main idea expressed in the passage?A.The federal government must work for the good of the people.B.The federal government must be fully independent from Great Britain.C.The federal government should not have the power to tax.D.The federal government is superior to state governments.

Select the correct answer.Which excerpt best demonstrates Obama's commitment to preserving tribal land? A. "I know that many of you have come together across tribes and across the country to support the community at Standing Rock. And together, you’re making your voices heard." (paragraph 4) B. "Because we believe that all our native youth deserve a future as bright as any American child, without having to leave the land of their fathers and mothers." (paragraph 7) C. "Even after my time in this office comes to an end, I'm going to be standing alongside you because I believe that, yes, our progress depends in part on who sits in the Oval Office, and whether they’re setting the right priorities, but lasting progress depends on all of us, not just who the President is." (paragraph 8) D. "Together, we've permanently protected sacred lands for future generations. We've restored more than 428,000 acres of tribal homelands to their original owners." (paragraph 3)

In the second paragraph of Passage 1 lines 21–32(“Think of the thousands of Americans who will pour into Hawaii and Porto Rico when the Republic’s laws cover those islands with justice and safety! Think of the tens of thousands of Americans who will invade . . . the Philippines when a liberal government . . . shall establish order and equity there! Think of the hundreds of thousands of Americans who will build a . . . civilization of energy and industry in Cuba, when a government of law replaces the double reign of anarchy and tyranny!— think of the prosperous millions that Empress of Islands will support when, obedient to the law of political gravitation, her people ask for the highest honor liberty can bestow, the sacred Order of the Stars and Stripes, the citizenship of the Great Republic!”), the commands given by Beveridge mainly serve toChoose 1 answer:(Choice A)Aremind the audience of its civic responsibilities.(Choice B)Banticipate the benefits of a proposed policy.(Choice C)Cemphasize the urgency of a national problem.(Choice D)Drefute arguments that opponents have advanced.

Select the correct answer.Read the excerpt from paragraph 2.(2)... And we celebrate how, with their overwhelming vote to confirm Justice Sotomayor, the United States Senate -- Republicans and Democrats -- tore down yet one more barrier and affirmed our belief that in America, the doors of opportunity must be open to all.Why is it relevant to include the detail that both Democrats and Republicans approved Sonia Sotomayor's nomination? A. It emphasizes that Sonia Sotomayor inspired so many people across America with her extraordinary achievements. B. It confirms the ideal of American principles when people from different groups join together for a common goal. C. It affirms that they all knew her exceptional life story and therefore wanted to help her fulfill her aspirations. D. It draws a parallel between the founding fathers and the Senators who all were committed to breaking down barriers.