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Which concept is an Enlightenment idea that influenced the leaders of the American Revolution? Social Contract How does the Bill of Rights reflect the influence of the Enlightenment ideas on the Constitution? The Bill of Rights explicitly listed individual freedoms What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation? The national government did not have the power to impose taxes What describes Clause 3 of Article IV, Section 2 in the constitution? Slave owners could reclaim their ...

What is it called when people make an agreement between themselves and the government? - A social contract -A contract is an agreement between two parties, the terms of the agreement between a government and its people are an ongoing negotiation According to the social contract theory, what is the origin of society? -society is the product of human desire and effort -Social contract theory argues that we create society to meet particular needs we individually possess and share with others...

WGU C963 - Quizzes 1-23 with Complete Solutions What describes characteristics of a social contract? -Specification of natural rights -a definition of human nature -a collective expression of a collectively shared interest In what ways is the state of nature important for constructing a social contract? -The State of Nature gives definition to what it means to be human -The state of nature gives definition to natural rights Why is it important to now what the quality of life is like in t...

Marbury v. Madison This case involved the Judiciary Act of 1789. The Supreme Court declared that the law conflicted with the U.S. Constitution, and the case established the principle of judicial review wherein the Supreme Court has the power to declare laws passed by Congress and signed by the president to be unconstitutional. Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court case that decided US Congress did not have the power to prohibit slavery in federal territories and slaves, as private property, c...

New Jersey Plan advocated for equal representation in the national legislature regardless of the size of a state's population in order to ensure that smaller states still had a voice in the government. The Virginia Plan provided for greater representation, but only for some states, while the New Jersey Plan provided for equal representation for all states. During the Constitutional Convention, how did the Virginia Plan differ from the New Jersey Plan? unicameral legislature with one chamb...

Social Contract An agreement between people and government in which citizens consent to being governed so long as the government protects their natural rights. Natural Rights the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property State of Nature A theory on how people might have lived before societies came into existence. is a condition in which all of us live individually and solitarily, prior to the existence of society. We are physically an...

What was a Federalist argument in support of the ratification of the Constitution? A strong national government is better for national defense and economic growth. Which concept was James Madison referencing when he stated, "Ambition must be made to counteract ambition" in Federalist, no. 51? Separation of powers and checks and balances What is a judicial check on the executive branch? The Supreme Court can declare actions by the executive branch unconstitutional. What describes dual fed...

I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract TheoryThomas Hobbes Physical securitySocial contract should protect the right to life. I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract TheoryJohn Locke Quality of LifePeople have rights from God that the Government cannot take away. The Social Contract should protect life, liberty, and property. I can identify major contributors to the Social Contract TheoryJean- Jacques Rousseau Freedom of ChoiceYou cannot be "forced to be fr...

What was a Federalist argument in support of the ratification of the Constitution? A strong national government is better for national defense and economic growth. A strong national government is better for the representation of small landowners of modest wealth. Strong state governments are better for funding internal improvements like roads. Strong state governments are better for facilitating business transactions A strong national government is better for national defense and economic ...

What was a Federalist argument in support of the ratification of the Constitution? A strong national government is better for national defense and economic growth. A strong national government is better for the representation of small landowners of modest wealth. Strong state governments are better for funding internal improvements like roads. Strong state governments are better for facilitating business transactions A strong national government is better for national defense and economic ...

Powers under the Articles of Confederation 1. Could exchange Ambassadors 2. Make treaties with foreign governments and Indian Tribes 3. Declare War 4. Borrow Money 5. Settle disputes among States Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation no power to tax, President lacked power, no money to buy ships no money pay soldiers no national judiciary New Jersey Plan William Paterson Three Branches of Government The states had the power Every state had one vote one chamber legislature, un...

Major contributors to social contract theory Hobbes, Locke, Reasseau Social Contract Theory We need food, clothing and shelter to survive and nothing should interfere with our ability to obtain them. We may also choose to believe in a god. The belief gives definition to our existance. Therefore it is important we define ourselves as individuals. Enlightenment Influence on Constitution Bill of Rights and the Second Amendment, Ninth Amendment Bill of Rights (Enlightenment) The first eight Bi...

Who was responsible for drafting the Bill of Rights and submitting it to Congress? James Madison Why did the colonists oppose being taxed by Great Britain? They did not have elected representatives in the House of Commons What was a major difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution? The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a national judiciary Why did the framers design the government under the Articles of Confederation with a Congress? They wanted a gov...

Natural Rights The right to life, liberty, and property; believed to be given by God; no government may take them away. State of Nature A theory on how people might have lived before societies came into existence. Due Process The requirement that government, when dealing with people, have in place a fair procedure which it equally applies to all. Social Contract An agreement between people and government in which citizens consent to be governed so long as the government protects their natu...

General Responsibilities of Ethical Practices 1. Protect the health and safety of all participants 2. Be knowledgeable about and behave in compliance with state and federal laws relevant to the conduct of professional activities 3. Maintain and improve their professional competence in educational assessment 4. Provide assessment services only in areas of their competence and experience, affording full disclosure of their professional qualifications 5. Promote the understanding of sound ass...

What is the purpose of the Code of Professional Responsibilities in Educational Measurement? To provide guidance for test development and administration. What legislation required setting challenging standards for student achievement and developing and administering assessments to measure student progress toward those standards? Elementary and Secondary Education Act A group of teachers based the new curriculum for their high school English class off of content found on previous standardiz...

What is assessment? Choose two answers. The process of obtaining a numerical description of the degree to which an individual possesses a particular characteristic. Any of a variety of procedures used to obtain information about student performance. An instrument or systematic procedure for measuring a sample of behavior by posing a set of questions in a uniform manner. An integrated process for determining the nature and extent of student learning and development. Any of a variety of pr...

Code of Professional Responsibility in Educational Measurement As an organization dedicated to the improvement of measurement and evaluation practice in education, the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) has adopted this Code to promote professionally responsible practice in educational measurement. Professionally responsible practice is conduct that arises from either the professional standards of the field, general ethical principles, or both.Persons who engage in these ac...

ystem of Assessments includes all assessments given during a year - large scale as well as classroom assessments; provides multiple options for determining what students know and can do Balanced Assessment Program purposely balancing student performance on year-end standardized tests with the day-to-day classroom assessment process, working to keep standardized tests in perspective Assessment Plan "cycle" of assessments in the classroom - starts with placement, followed by formative and ...

Bloom's Taxonomy authentic assessment real world applications acheivment tests have students learned the outcomes standards trunk of tree - broad general terms, state made Benchmark branches comes from district adn clarifies standards Objective leaves on the branches written by teacher, assessed by teacher (the student should be able to...) for whole class Outcome fruit on brances - actions, behaviors skills that sstudents demonstrate outside of classroom this is what is assessed with ...