Civics and Economics Review 1

Why did England use an economic system of mercantilism?

• to establish colonies in Africa

• to promote economic growth in America

• to increase the country's wealth

• to spread capitalism globally

American democracy is all of the following EXCEPT which one?

• republican

• representative

• indirect

• direct

Montesquieu is credited with what fundamental Constitutional principle?

• separation of powers/checks and balances

• popular sovereignty

• republican democracy

• natural rights

Locke is given credit for which fundamental Constitutional principle?

• separation of powers/check and balances

• popular sovereignty

• natural rights

• republican democracy

What is NOT an enforceable action?

• ordinance

• executive order

• law

• resolution

A commission is charged with making rules and regulations to protect the public. What branch?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

A committee makes changes to bills or kills them. What branch?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Courts interpret laws passed by elected branches to ensure compliance with the Constitution? What branch?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Whose responsibility is it to conduct elections in the U.S.?

• national government

• state government

• county government

• city government

Whose responsibility is it to provide curriculum for schools?

• national government

• state government

• county government

• city government