Question

1. classification — expansion of democracy

primary source context: amendments have been used to expand rights and participation over time.
13th amendment: \slavery and forced labor are not allowed.\
19th amendment: \the right to vote cannot be denied because of sex.\
26th amendment: \citizens 18 and older have the right to vote.\
drag each amendment into the category it best fits.
ends legal inequality
expands voting rights
expands youth participation
standard: ss-9-gc-u-4
bloom’s level: analyze

1. classification — congressional powers

primary source texts provided below.
article i, section 7: \all bills for raising money shall begin in the house of representatives.\
article ii, section 2: \the senate shall have the power to approve treaties and confirm appointments.\
article i, section 8: \congress shall have power to declare war.\
drag each power into the correct category.
house only
senate only
shared powers

Explanation:

Question 22 (Expansion of Democracy)

• Ends legal inequality: The 13th Amendment outlaws slavery and forced labor, which was a legal inequality. So 13th Amendment → Ends legal inequality.
• Expands voting rights: The 19th Amendment grants voting rights regardless of sex, expanding who can vote. So 19th Amendment → Expands voting rights.
• Expands youth participation: The 26th Amendment gives 18 - year - olds the right to vote, allowing younger citizens to participate. So 26th Amendment → Expands youth participation.

• House only: Article I, Section 7 says money - raising bills start in the House. So "All bills for raising money shall begin in the House of Representatives" → House only.
• Senate only: Article II, Section 2 gives the Senate the power to approve treaties and confirm appointments. So "The Senate shall have the power to approve treaties and confirm appointments" → Senate only.
• Shared powers: Declaring war (Article I, Section 8) is a power of Congress as a whole (House and Senate are part of Congress), so "Congress shall have power to declare war" → Shared powers.

Answer:

• Ends legal inequality: 13th Amendment ("Slavery and forced labor are not allowed.")
• Expands voting rights: 19th Amendment ("The right to vote cannot be denied because of sex.")
• Expands youth participation: 26th Amendment ("Citizens 18 and older have the right to vote.")

Question 23 (Congressional Powers)