Unit 1 SS

Which diagram correctly illustrates the function of the government in the US economy?

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The _ and _ Amendments both contain a due process clause.

• 1st and 2nd

• 10th and 8th

• 5th and 14th

• 12th and 19th

In which situation was a person’s right to due process likely violated?

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  A judge issues a court order to a witness to a crime that requires her to testify in a trial.

  Under certain circumstances, a court may not compel a person to testify, such as if that testimony would incriminate the person or if he or she is married to the defendant. No such exceptions exist in this case, and the court may properly compel the witness to testify without violating due process.

• A judge determines that a defendant is a danger to the community and denies him bail.

  Though the Eighth Amendment protects the accused against “excessive” bail, it is within a judge’s discretion to deny bail to a person that presents a danger to the community. This is not a violation of due process.

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  A police officer searches a suspect’s home for evidence without permission or a warrant.

  This action violated the person’s Fourth Amendment protections against illegal search and seizure and denied him or her the due process of law.

• A defendant refuses to accept a lawyer’s assistance and represents herself in her trial.

  Though the Sixth Amendment guarantees a person the assistance of counsel, defendants are not required to accept that assistance. This is not a violation of due process.

All amendments to the US Constitution have been proposed by

• a constitutional convention and ratified by three-fourths of the states.

  All amendments thus far have been proposed by a two-thirds majority of Congress.

• a two-thirds majority of Congress and ratified by two-thirds of the states.

  While all amendments thus far have been proposed by a two-thirds majority of Congress, they were ratified by three-fourths of the states, as required by the Constitution.

• a constitutional convention and ratified by two-thirds of the states.

  All amendments thus far have been proposed by a two-thirds majority of Congress and were ratified by three-fourths of the states, as required by the Constitution.

• a two-thirds majority of Congress and ratified by three-fourths of the states.

  Though amendments can be proposed either by a two-thirds majority of Congress or a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of the states, all amendments thus far have been proposed by the former method. Additionally, all amendments must be ratified by three-fourths of the states.

In Georgia, elections are held to select government representatives. What civic responsibility is expected of all eligible citizens during these time periods?

• Citizens are expected to vote.

  One main responsibility of citizens is to participate in the political process by voting.

• Citizens are expected to run for office.

  While running for public office is one way for citizens to fulfill a civic duty, it is not an expectation of every citizen.

• Citizens are expected to donate to campaigns.

  While donating can offer support to a candidate or cause that is important to them, it is not an expectation of every citizen.

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  Citizens are expected to protest current leaders.

  While protesting is covered under the First Amendment,  it is not an expectation of every citizen.

Which category includes voting, obeying laws, and serving on a jury?

• volunteering

• military service

• civic responsibility

• nonprofit organizations

What is the MAIN economic goal of the business sector?

• to invest in other sectors of the economy

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  to consume goods and services

• to produce public goods

• to maximize profits

Banks in the United States create MOST of their profits by

• foreclosing on real estate.

• investing in the stock market.

• selling real estate that they hold.

• loaning money to individuals and businesses.

Which statement about the business sector of the economy is correct?

• It provides public services.

• It produces goods.

• It provides labor.

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  It loans out money.

The household sector of the US economy sells its labor to the business sector in exchange for

• taxes

• income.

• shares of stock.

• goods and services.