Civics & Economics Year Review

Which fundamental principle is described as "Everyone, including government officials, must follow the law."

• Consent of the Governed

• Democracy

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Representative Government

Check all that apply:

Which of the following describe the Declaration of Independence?

• Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain

• Created a weak central government

• Declared the colonies’ independence from Great Britain

• Affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)

How many amendments are there in the US Constitution?

• 27

• 100

• 538

• 13

Which of the following represent third parties?

• Typically win presidential elections

• Introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue

• Often take votes away from the two-major parties

Who casts the OFFICIAL votes for president and vice president of the US?

• Robinson Middle School students

• Whoever pays the poll tax

• American citizens over 18

• The Electoral College

Check all that are true about the Legislative Branch

• Make laws

• Can impeach government officials

• Veto legislation Congress has passed

• Confirms presidential appointments

• Can declare laws unconstitutional

When the president discusses policies with leaders of foreign countries, he's acting as...

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Chief of Party

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief of State

Which court case established Judicial Review?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Plessy vs. Ferguson

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

What is given up when a choice is made?

• Profit Motive

• Entrepreneurial

• Competition

• Opportunity Cost

In which type of economy do individuals and businesses make decisions in the private sector and the government makes decisions for the public sector. The US has this type of economy.

• Free Market

• Mixed

• Command

• Traditional