MCAS

How do the protections described in the information most benefit citizens?

• by allowing citizens to run for office

• by creating rules for citizens to vote

• by defining the individual rights of citizens

• by granting the government power over its citizens

Based on the political cartoon, which of the following best explains why freedom of the press is necessary in the United States?

• It helps develop effective courts.

• It helps support democratic ideals.

• It helps establish local newspapers.

• It helps construct government buildings.

Which of the following steps best completes the diagram?

• A The Senate votes to confirm the candidate’s appointment.

• B The attorney general votes on the candidate’s appointment.

• C The candidate files a petition in the House of Representatives.

• D The name of the candidate appears on a public election ballot.

Which of the following is best supported by the information in the graphs?

• In 1994, each opposing political party had more members than in 2017.

• In 1994, each political party raised less money for its election campaign than

  in 2017.

• In 2017, it was more difficult for political parties to find candidates to run for

  elected office than it was in 1994.

• In 2017, it was harder for members of opposing political parties to work together to pass legislation than it was in 1994.

Match the economic systems to its characteristics or meaning.

• Centrally owned by the government

• Mixed economy

• Public and private sectors

• Free Market

• Customs, family, and historical basis

• Command economy

• Private sector, profit, and minimal gov.

• Traditional economy

The​ ________ of the branch of the U.S. Government carries out the law.​ (a)  

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Select the location on the map that was purchased in 1803 from France for $15 million by Thomas Jefferson.

Use the picture to answer the question: Part A - Select three additional services the town (local) government should also provide.

• educating students

• passing federal laws

• hiring military officers

• providing fire protection

• maintaining public safety

How do local governments primarily fund the various services that they provide?

• by taxing residents

• by receiving donations

• by printing new currency

• by selling private property

Which of the following was most influenced by the ideas described in the student’s notes?

• the appointment of British governors in the American colonies

• the rebellion of the American colonies against the rule of Great Britain

• the creation of new taxes on paper and sugar sold in the American colonies

• the signing of political treaties between American colonies and European

  countries