Collins Civics Pre/Post 25/26

(CE.3B)

Which of the following actions is required by law?

• Voting in an election

• Participating in political campaigns

• Serving on a jury

• Communicating with a government official

(CE.6b)

Which governing body or person hold the power to veto?

• Congress

• The President

• The legislature

• The Supreme Court

(CE.5e)

If a Presidential candidate wins 300 electoral votes, by how many electoral votes did that candidate exceed the maximum number of votes required?

• 238

• 100

• 70

• 30

(CE.2c)

"The judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish."

--Article III, U.S. Constitution

Which goal of the Preamble is represented by the quote above?

• Form a more perfect union

• Establish justice

• Ensure Domestic Tranquility

• Provide for the Common Defense

(CE.14a)

The first step in selecting a career is:

• self-assessment

• determining the salary

• keeping up with advances in technology

• having a strong work ethic

(CE.13d)

--Regulates Banks

--Manages the amount of money in the economy to control inflation

--Provides financial services to banks

These are the characteristics of what organization?

• The Food and Drug Administration

• The Federal Reserve

• The U.S. Treasury

• Securities and Exchange Commission

(CE.12c)

Jay co-owns a business with two friends. They share the risks and the profits. What type of business ownership do they have?

• Partnership

• Entrepreneurship

• Sole Proprietorship

• Corporation

(CE.9c)

1. Person is arrested

2. Case proceeds to arraignment

3. Accused is sent to jail or released on bail

4. ?

What is the next step in the criminal procedure?

• Trial date is set

• Guilty verdict can be appealed

• Trial is conducted

• Case can be settled out of court

(CE.8a)

Who is responsible for passing laws on the county level?

• The General Assembly

• City Council

• Board of Supervisors

• Town Council

(CE.2b)

--The Central Government was very weak to do anything

--Congress had no power to enforce laws

Which founding document is represented by the characteristics above?

• Declaration of Independence

• United States Constitution

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation