EO9-3 Review

(SS.C.7.2.1) Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

• Marrying a U. S. citizen and having a child with that person.
• Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years.
• Gaining employment in the U.S. at least five years.
• Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. Capitol. 

(SS.7.C.2.2) Which type of service project would promote the common good?

• completing homework on time
• visiting public libraries
• planning a neighborhood recycling program
• participating in a neighborhood party

(SS.7.C.2.10) Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

• military officers
• elected officials
• interest groups
• circuit judges

(SS.7.C.2.11) Which source would give the MOST accurate information about the views held by an incumbent running for Congress?

• special interest group ratings of that Congress member
• a television commercial sponsored by a political party
• the voting record of the candidate while in Congress
• Flyers sent through the mail by the candidate

(SS.7.C.2.13) Below are views for and against the increase of minimum wage.
1. Small business owners will not be able to make a profit if minimum wages are increased.  We cannot afford to increase minimum wage.
2. An employee who works 40 hours a week and is paid minimum wage is still living below the poverty line.  We must increase minimum wage.
Which conclusion can be drawn from the views?

• Minimum wage changes impact both small business owners and employees.
• Minimum wage changes impact small-business owners more than employees.
• Minimum wage changes impact employees more than small-business owners.
• Minimum wage changes have little impact employees or small-business owners.

(SS.7.C.1.9) In the United States, no one is above the law. This means that elected officials can be prosecuted for breaking the law. 
What constitutional principle helps ensure this?

• right of law
• freedom of religion
• rule of law
• law of soil

(SS.7.C.2.9) A local newspaper endorsed Mayor Sanford in a state senate race over his opponent.  Why might the newspaper endorse Mayor Sanford?

• Mayor Sanford owns a local farm
• Mayor Sanford is an elected official
• Mayor Sanford owns a local radio station
• Mayor Sanford just moved to the area and has great, yet unproven, ideas

(SS.7.C.2.8) What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Democratic and Republican
• Democratic and Libertarian
• Socialist and Republican
• Socialist and Libertarian

(SS.7.C.3.3) What are the three branches of the U.S. Government?

• Executive, Judicial, Administrative
• Legislative, Executive, Administrative
• Legislative, Executive, Judicial
• Judicial, Administrative, Confederal

(SS.7.C.1.7) When the president nominates an individual to serve as Secretary of State, the Senate must confirm the appointment.  Which constitutional principle does this illustrate? 

• limited government
• popular sovereignty
• separation of powers
• checks and balances