Civics & Economics SOL Review 3

This cartoon illustrates how government officials use the media to --

• communicate with other countries.

• approve federal legislation.

• influence political lobbyists.

• communicate with the public.

Local governments preparing a response for an international health crisis would most likely --

• end visits by international travelers.

• develop a public safety plan for the city.

• shut down international airline flights.

• ask the military to police the city.

Based on this graph, which statement is most accurate?

• The number of college- and non-college-educated voters increased between 1972 and 2004.

• The percentage of voter turnout remained the same for both groups between 1972 and 2004.

• The number of registered voters in both groups declined each year in all elections.

• The college-educated voters were more likely to vote than were non-college-educated voters.

This letter is an example of --

• demonstrating.

• lobbying.

• policymaking.

• campaigning.

Which economic factor has most likely determined the price in this picture?

• Capital

• Scarcity

• Demand

• Consumption

Which phrase best completes the title of this diagram?

• Government Regulation

• Industrial Productivity

• Business Profit

• Consumer Choice

Which type of economy is being defined?

• Command

• Free market

• Mixed

• Traditional

Advances in technology have increased the number of people needed to --

• develop computer software.

• teach children in school.

• work on assembly lines.

• serve in the military.

During the school year, which student would be the best match for this job?

• Lisa goes to school every day and is often late.

• Juanita has good attendance and good work skills.

• Mike studies hard and plays in all afterschool programs.

• Shawn will graduate early and attend an out-of-state college.

What is the first step in career planning?

• Marketing

• Self-assessment

• Interviewing

• Job search