Practice for SOL Survivor Quiz #05

“Government of the people, by the people, for the people.”

 

What type of government is described in this quote?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

Which statement about religion is FALSE according to the 1st Amendment?

• People can worship freely

• There are no official religions in our country

• Churches are funded by taxes

Which of these does NOT show concern for your community?

• Throwing trash from a car

• Cleaning up litter

• Reporting pollution

USA TODAY: “Rodriguez announces she will run for President”

 

What role is the media playing in this headline?

• Recruiting a candidate

• Identifying a candidate

• Emphasizing an issue

-Prepares the budget

-Appoints government officials

-Oversees agencies

 

What branch has these duties?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What is the division of power between the national government and the states?

• Popular sovereignty

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

Which court has original jurisdiction in most federal cases and can use a jury?

• United States Court of Appeals

• United States Supreme Court

• United States District Court

What do we call the amount of goods available for sale?

• Supply

• Incentives

• Price

Which is NOT a way the government pays for public goods and services?

• Tax revenue

• Borrowed funds, fines and fees

• Interest on deposits

Which is NOT one of the 3 Basic Questions of Economics?

• What will be produced?

• How will it be produced?

• For whom will it be produced?

• How much will this cost?