US Citizenship and Economy Flashcard

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What is a duty of a U.S. citizen?

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Obeying the law

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Jim spent 9 years waiting in jail for his trial for stealing a hammer. This violated which amendment?

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6th Amendment

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The right to criticize the government is protected by the ______ amendment.

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1st Amendment

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What is not an obligation of all US citizens? Options: following federal laws, serving on juries, paying taxes

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running for office

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What duty of citizenship do people fulfill when they vote?

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the duty to participate in the democratic process

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Why did the Founding Fathers include due process protections in the Bill of Rights?

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to protect innocent people who are accused of crimes

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Amendments to the US Constitution may be proposed by either a national convention called for by two-thirds of the states, or by

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a two-thirds vote in Congress.

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Why did the Framers of the Constitution include a way to amend the document?

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to allow the United States to adapt to changing situations

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How is opportunity cost related to financial decision-making?

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An opportunity cost is what you lose by deciding to choose one alternative over another.

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Which of the following is an example of a price incentive? A gallon of milk only cost $1.50 ten years ago, but today it costs $2.25. An employer gives an employee a raise to reward her for her hard work. A store usually sells candy bars for $1.00, but today is selling them for $0.75. A stockbroker buys a share of stock and sells it later in order to make a profit.

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An employer gives an employee a raise to reward her for her hard work.