SOL Survivor Quiz #17 Study Set

Which of these is NOT one of the goals of the government listed in the Preamble?

• Defense and Union

• Justice and Liberty

• Taxes and Education

• Tranquility and Welfare

Which of the following aspects of the political process is the easiest, most basic, and most important way for Americans to participate in our democracy?

• Campaigning

• Running for office

• Demonstrating

• Voting

Who influences public policy by identifying issues, making political contributions, and lobbying government officials?

• Ambassadors

• Interest groups

• Federal judges

• Legislators

What amendment passed during the Civil Rights Movement prohibited any use of the poll tax?

• 19th Amendment

• 23rd Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

Cabinet departments, agencies, and regulatory groups –

• pass bills into laws.

• are appointed by Congress.

• are part of the legislative branch.

• help the executive carry out federal laws.

What do you call laws passed by local governments?

• Regulations

• Rules

• Ordinances

• Bills

The President sends the military to help hostages held by terrorists in the Middle East. In this decision the President used his role of—

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Diplomat

Based on the headline above, which role is the governor fulfilling?

• Chief of State

• Chief Legislator

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief of Party

Which of the following is NOT a reason we trade with other countries?

• to maintain peaceful diplomatic relations

• buy goods at a lower cost

• buy goods we cannot produce

• increase wealth and create jobs

• Coins, Currency, Checks, and Debit Cards

 

What is the best title for the list of items above?

• Money

• Public goods

• Securities

• Stocks and bonds