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Benchmark Benchmark Clarification
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Below is a statement from a historical document.
A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which
may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
Source: Public Domain/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
How does the modern political system in the United States uphold the
principles expressed in this statement?
A.
by allowing the U.S. House of Representatives to impeach the
president
B.
by allowing federal judges to impeach members of Congress
C.
D.
by allowing the president to impeach members of Congress
by allowing the Senate to impeach the president
Cognitive Complexity
H
Benchmark Benchmark Clarification
1.4
BC 5
Question
Content Focus Term
Tyranny
Below is a statement from a historical document.
A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which
may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
Cognitive Complexity
H
This question is asking students to analyze the statement and apply
their analysis to what they know about the basic principles of
American government.
The correct answer option is linked to a modern expression of the
principles of the United States government.
Source: Public Domain/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
How does the modern political system in the United States uphold
the principles expressed in this statement?
A*
by allowing the U.S. House of Representatives to impeach the
president
Correct – the impeachment process is carried out by the House of
Representatives and would be the best example of how the principles
of our government are upheld today.
B.
by allowing federal judges to impeach members of Congress
Incorrect – federal judges do not impeach members of Congress; the
statement focuses on how the nation would handle a leader abusing
power.
C.
by allowing the president to impeach members of Congress
D.
by allowing the Senate to impeach the president
Incorrect – the impeachment process is carried out by the House of
Representatives not the president; the statement focuses on how the
nation would handle a leader abusing power.
Incorrect – the impeachment process is carried out by the House of
Representatives not the president; instead, the statement focuses on
how the nation would handle a leader abusing power.