Citizenship and Economics Review

Why do people deposit money in bank accounts?

• to receive payment for work

• to make products

• to pay workers

• to receive interest from the bank

Amendments to the Constitution must be ratified, or approved by

• a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress

• three-fourths of the state legislatures

• three-fourths of the state Constitutional Conventions

• one-half of both houses of Congress

A police officer gets permission from a judge to search a home is an example of

• freedom of speech.

• a speedy trial.

• Due Process

• right to bear arms.

To be a responsible citizen, all Americans should

• obey the law

• stay informed about current events

• vote

• all of these choices

Which of the following is a basic responsibility of citizens living in the United States?

• getting a driver's license

• earning as much money as possible

• paying taxes

• running for political office

True or False: Public goods and services are paid for by the taxes collected by the government.

• True

• False

The City of Buchanan is wanting to tear down the playground. What is the BEST way citizens could get the government to change its plan?

• get everyone to not use the playground

• vote against the leaders who wanted to tear down the playground

• get people to sign a petition to stop the city from tearing down the playground

• write letters to your senators in Washington

We have the freedom of speech, but this right means that we must also be sure

• never to criticize the government

• to write the president once a year

• that the things we say are accurate and truthful

• to silence any viewpoint we disagree with

This is a type of tax where you pay an extra amount based on the total price of items you purchase at a store.

• value-added tax

• property tax

• income tax

• sales tax

Due Process means that...

• a person's life, liberty, or property can never be taken away

• a person's rights cannot be taken away without a fair trial and equal protection

• people must pay dues to keep their rights

• people cannot be forced to pay taxes