Question

activity 4: correct, incorrect, explain
directions: read each statement and determine whether the bolded word is used correctly or incorrectly. if the bolded word is used correctly, write a \c\ in the second column and move on to the next statement. if the bolded word is used incorrectly, write \i\ in the second column, then rewrite the sentence so its correct. you may need to change just a word or rewrite the whole sentence.

1. the president is a major leader in our government.
2. an example of federalism is as follows: our central government can issue passports and our state governments issue a drivers license.
3. the us constitution outlines our system of economy.
4. my local congressman represents me in congress. he speaks for me and is my voice in government.
5. susan made an amendment to the student constitution; she didnt make any changes at all.
6. we staged a revolution when we overthrew our british government, establishing a new nation.
7. in a democracy, there is one leader who is in charge of the government; he or she makes all the decisions.
8. in a monarchy, we have representatives that speak for us in government.
9. john and i compromised, he wanted to eat lunch at 1 pm, and i wanted to eat lunch at 2 pm, so we ate at 2 pm.
10. liberty means to have no power to do as you want.

Explanation:

1. "major" is used appropriately to describe the president's role.
2. The example correctly illustrates federalism with different - level government functions.
3. The US Constitution outlines the system of government, not the economy.
4. "local congressman" is a correct usage in the context of representation.
5. An amendment implies making changes, so this is incorrect usage.
6. Overthrowing a government to establish a new nation is a correct use of "revolution".
7. In a democracy, power is shared, not concentrated in one leader, so this is incorrect.
8. Monarchies typically do not have representatives in the same sense as democratic systems, so this is incorrect.
9. Compromise involves reaching a middle - ground, but eating at 2 pm is not a compromise if one wanted 1 pm and the other 2 pm, so this is incorrect.
10. Liberty means having the power to do as one wants within the bounds of the law, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

1. C; The president is a major leader in our government.
2. C; An example of federalism is as follows: our central government can issue passports and our state governments issue a driver's license.
3. I; The US Constitution outlines our system of government.
4. C; My local congressman represents me in congress. He speaks for me and is my voice in government.
5. I; Susan made no changes to the student constitution.
6. C; We staged a revolution when we overthrew our British government, establishing a new nation.
7. I; In a democracy, power is shared among the people and their elected representatives.
8. I; In a monarchy, the power is mainly held by the monarch.
9. I; John and I compromised; he wanted to eat lunch at 1 pm, and I wanted to eat lunch at 2 pm, so we ate at 1:30 pm.
10. I; Liberty means having the power to do as you want within the limits of the law.