When the First Congress Under the New Constitution Met in Late

question 94

Multiple Choice

When the first Congress under the new Constitution met in late April of 1789, the most important item of business was consideration of a proposal to

• A)create a department of war.
• B)add a bill of rights to the Constitution.
• C)appoint officials to staff the fledgling bureaucracy.
• D)develop procedures for the admission of new states.
• E)create a national bank.

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Definitions:

Political Citizenship

Refers to the status and rights of individuals within a political entity, including participation in political processes and the right to vote.

Social Citizenship

The rights, duties, and entitlements associated with being a member of a society, allowing individuals access to social services, healthcare, and education, fostering a sense of belonging and participation.

Routine Collective Actions

The regular, patterned, and unexceptional activities performed by groups of individuals that reinforce social norms and cohesion.

Short-Lived

Describing something that lasts for a very brief period of time or is temporary in nature.