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Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
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1.
What title would best categorize the following bullet points:
* Recruiting and nominating candidates
* Educating the electorate about campaign issues
* Helping candidates win elections
*Monitoring actions of officeholders
* Recruiting and nominating candidates
* Educating the electorate about campaign issues
* Helping candidates win elections
*Monitoring actions of officeholders
a)
Similarities between political parties
b)
Differences between political parties
c)
Mass Media's role in elections
d)
Functions of political parties
2.
What would be the best title for the following bullet point statements?
* organize to win elections
* influence public policy
* Reflect both liberal and conservative views
*Defining themselves in a way that appeals to the political center
* organize to win elections
* influence public policy
* Reflect both liberal and conservative views
*Defining themselves in a way that appeals to the political center
a)
Similarities between political parties
b)
Characteristics of third parties
c)
Mass media role in election
d)
Differences between political parties
3.
What do we call political parties that introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue?
a)
Two party system
b)
Democrats
c)
Republicans
d)
Third parties
4.
Which of the following is not a requirement to vote in Virginia?
a)
Citizen of the United States
b)
Resident of Virginia
c)
Read, Speak, and write English
d)
At least 18 years old
5.
A state's electoral votes are based on ___.
a)
population
b)
land size
c)
popularity
d)
Income
6.
In most states the presidential nominee that wins the most votes, wins the sates electoral votes. What do we call this?
a)
Precinct
b)
Winner take all
c)
Landslide
d)
Primary Election
7.
What would be the best title for the following bullet points?
* Identifying candidates
* Emphasizing selected issues
* Writing editorials, creating political cartoons, publishing op ed pieces
* Broadcasting different points of view
* Identifying candidates
* Emphasizing selected issues
* Writing editorials, creating political cartoons, publishing op ed pieces
* Broadcasting different points of view
a)
Functions of political parties
b)
Mass media roles in elections
c)
rising campaign costs
d)
Electoral college process
8.
This branch of government execute the laws of the land and is defined in the article two of the Constitution.
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
9.
Which branch of government is defined by article one of the Constitution?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
10.
Which branch prepares the budget for congressional action?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
11.
The president going to France to meet with foreign leaders to discuss how to reduce emissions would be an example of which role?
a)
Chief Legislator
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief citizen
12.
President Obama endorses Hilary Clinton for president. Which presidential role would this be?
a)
Commander in Chief
b)
Chief of State
c)
Chief executive
d)
Chief of Party
13.
The federal legislative branch is made up of the Congress. What are the two house in Congress?
a)
House of Representatives and Senate
b)
Senate and the House of Delegates
14.
Legislative powers that are specifically listed in the Constitution are __________.
a)
implied
b)
Implicit
c)
expressed
d)
expressive
15.
Which branch approves (confirms) presidential appointments?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
16.
The Supreme court declaring a law unconstitutional through judicial review is an example of the _________________.
a)
Judicial branch check on legislative
b)
Legislative check on Judicial
c)
Executive check on Legislative
d)
Executive check on Judicial
17.
If a president is impeached this is an example of _____________.
a)
Legislative branch check on judicial
b)
Legislative check on executive
c)
Judicial check on executive
d)
Executive check on Legislative
18.
Put the following steps in order:
A. Debating the bill on the house floor
B. introducing a bill by a senator or representative
C. Voting on the bill in each house
D. Sending the bill to the president to sign into law
E. Working in Committees
A. Debating the bill on the house floor
B. introducing a bill by a senator or representative
C. Voting on the bill in each house
D. Sending the bill to the president to sign into law
E. Working in Committees
a)
D, C, E, A, B
b)
B, A, E, C, D
c)
B, E, A, C, D
d)
B,E,A, D, C
19.
Which word means two houses?
a)
bilateral
b)
bicameral
c)
bicasa
d)
biometic
20.
Which Amendment state the following: powers not given to the National government by the Constitution of the United States of America are reserved to the states?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
d)
16th Amendment
21.
What do we call the system where power is shared between the state and national government?
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
22.
Which level of government is supreme?
a)
national/federal
b)
state
c)
local
d)
they are all equal
23.
Which level can conduct foreign policy, regulate commerce, and provide for the common defense?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
National
d)
State
24.
Which level can collect taxes and pass laws?
a)
National (federal)
b)
State
c)
Both
25.
______________ exist when federal mandates require state actions without adequate funding.
a)
Happiness
b)
War
c)
Uncertainty
d)
Tensions
26.
The Constitution of the United States under Articles I, II, III defines the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the national government. What do we refer to this as?
a)
Checks and balance
b)
Separation of powers
c)
Federalism
27.
Which Court:
*9 justices, no jury
* Rules on laws and cases dealing with the US Constitution
* Limited Jurisdiction on Constitution issues
*9 justices, no jury
* Rules on laws and cases dealing with the US Constitution
* Limited Jurisdiction on Constitution issues
a)
U.S. Supreme Court
b)
Virginia Supreme Court
c)
U.S. Court of Appeals
d)
U.S. District Court
28.
Put the following in order:
A. If guilty, ask for an appeal
B. A court date and trial is conducted
C. Arraignment: Probable cause is reviewed by a judge, attorney is appointed, and a plea is entered.
D. Arrest as long as there is probable cause
E. Accused may go to jail or be released on bail.
A. If guilty, ask for an appeal
B. A court date and trial is conducted
C. Arraignment: Probable cause is reviewed by a judge, attorney is appointed, and a plea is entered.
D. Arrest as long as there is probable cause
E. Accused may go to jail or be released on bail.
a)
D, E, C,B, A
b)
D, E, B, C, A
c)
D, A, B, E, C
d)
A, B, C, D, E
29.
What do we call the Constitutional protection against unfair government actions and laws?
a)
Justice
b)
Appeal
c)
Due Process
d)
Probable Cause
30.
The __________ Amendment prohibits the national government from acting in an unfair manner.
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
16th
31.
The ____________________ Amendment prohibits state and local governments from acting in an unfair manner.
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
16th
32.
The action of electing state senators to Congress to create legislation is an example of what fundamental political principle?
a)
Consent of the Governed
b)
Representative Government
c)
Democracy
d)
Limited Government
33.
Which document established the idea that all people are created equal under the law and affirmed unalienable rights?
a)
Declaration of independence
b)
U.S. Consitution
c)
The Bill of Rights
d)
The Articles of Confederation
34.
Which document created a weak central government where the major powers resided with the states?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
d)
Bill of Rights
35.
This cartoon illustrates how government officials use the media to —
a)
Communicate with other countries
b)
approve federal legislation
c)
influence political lobbyists
d)
communicate with the public
36.
Which action represents a way the federal government can promote business competition?
a)
Punishing polluters
b)
Regulating investors
c)
Enforcing Tariffs
d)
Prohibiting monopolie
37.
This agreement is an example of how the United States takes part in a -
a)
regulatory organization
b)
military agreement
c)
global economy
d)
financial agreement
38.
Which term completes this economic flow?
a)
Taxes
b)
Income
c)
Savings
d)
Investments
39.
According to this table, what will happen if the price of a slice of pizza decreases from $2.50 to $1.00?
a)
Customers will not buy as much pizza.
b)
Profits of pizza makers will increase.
c)
There will not be enough pizza produced.
d)
The cost of producing pizzas will rise.
40.
Which term best describes the message on this poster?
a)
Insurance
b)
Deposit
c)
Investment
d)
Guarantee
41.
Sal lives in an economy where he is told what to produce by the government. His economy lacks consumer choice. What type of economy does Sal live in?
a)
Free Market
b)
Mixed
c)
Traditional
d)
Command
42.
Which economic concept is illustrated in these drawings?
a)
Profit Margin
b)
Opportunity Cost
c)
Central Planning
d)
Consumer Soverignity
43.
Which characteristics would make a job seeker in computer programming most desirable?
a)
A person who earned a 2-year associate's degree in general business but has no work experience
b)
A person with a 4-year bachelor's degree and programming experience
c)
A person who recently earned a high school diploma but has no work experience
d)
A person with a doctoral degree in economics and management experience
44.
The radio DJ on Z104 aired a portiono f his broadcast that was inappropriate and against the law. Which governmental regulatory agency will most likely levy a fine and/or penalty against the radio station?
a)
Federal Trade Commission
b)
Federal Communications Commission
c)
Consumer Protection Safety Commission
d)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
45.
If the state of Virginia decided to buy and sell goods with a foreign company, which governmental regulatory agency would be required to approve this venture?
a)
Environmental Protection Agency
b)
Interstate Commerce Commission
c)
Securities and Exchange Commission
d)
Federal Trade Commission.
46.
What governmental regulatory agency regulates the disposal of hazardous wastes from hospitals?
a)
Federal communications Commissions (FCC)
b)
Environmental Protection Agency *EPA
c)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
47.
When the government uses tax dollars to purchase products and/or services from the public, they are participating in what economists consider the --
a)
spread of money
b)
economic flow
c)
purchasing of stocks
d)
stock purchase
48.
The power of the President to choose who he wants to help him
a)
Reserved
b)
Approval
c)
Appointing
d)
Bicameral
49.
Taxes that are collected to pay for government services
a)
Revenue
b)
reserved
c)
expressed
d)
pay roll
50.
The power of Congress to agree to Presidential powers (budgets, etc)
a)
Appointing
b)
Approval
c)
Bicameral
d)
Revenue
51.
The power of the government is divided between the National and state levels
a)
Bicameral
b)
Bureaucracy
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Federalism
52.
Power not given to the National Government is _________ for the states (they can pass those laws)
a)
Derived
b)
Reserved
c)
limited
d)
Denied
53.
What do we call powers that no level of government can use?
a)
Reserved
b)
Limited
c)
Implied
d)
Denied
54.
Local governments __________ their powers from the state Constitution.
a)
Derive
b)
Steal
c)
Borrow
d)
Implied
55.
The term that means our federal government that the President runs
a)
Bureaucracy
b)
Revenue
c)
Legislation
d)
Separation of Powers
56.
Powers that are listed in the Constitution and given to Congress.
a)
Emplied
b)
Expressed
c)
Implied
d)
Implicit
57.
Powers not listed in the Constitution, but Congress may do them
a)
Expressed
b)
Implied
c)
Expression
d)
Implicit
58.
The Speech the President must give to Congress every year.
a)
State of the Union
b)
State of the Onion
c)
State National Address of Policies and laws
d)
Special Session
59.
Seeking to influence law makers to help their "cause"
a)
lobbying
b)
Special interest Groups
c)
Private Financial Institutions
d)
Congress
60.
The Virginia State legislative branch includes the state senate and the ____________ of ____________
a)
House of Delegates
b)
House of Representative
c)
House Targaryn
d)
Parliament
61.
Highest Court in Virginia
a)
Court of Appeals
b)
VA Supreme Court
c)
U.S. Supreme Court
d)
General District Court
62.
The money paid to get a person out of jail.
a)
bail
b)
verdict
c)
complaint
d)
appeal
63.
The Amendment that protects Americans from unfair treatment by the Federal government
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
16th
64.
The point before a trial where a date is set and a plea is entered.
a)
Arraignment
b)
Trial
c)
Appeal
d)
Due Process
65.
What a person on trial enters, guilty or not guilty
a)
Arraignment
b)
Plea
c)
Argument
d)
Appeal
66.
The Amendment that protects Americans from unfair treatment by state governments
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
16th
67.
Amendment for income tax
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
16th
68.
The right of the Supreme Court to review cases
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Unconstitutional
c)
Constitutional
d)
Veto
69.
The legislative branch of a town.
a)
City Council
b)
Town Council
c)
mayor
d)
Board of Supervisors
70.
The leader of the executive branch at the state level.
a)
Governor
b)
President
c)
Mayor
d)
King
71.
The image is an example of a citizen's _______________
a)
Due process rights
b)
1st amendment rights
c)
Bail
d)
Appeal
72.
Which qualification is missing?
a)
Must be a resident of VA
b)
Must complete a voting course
c)
Must be registered for a political party
d)
Must speak, read, and write english
73.
This image depicts which of the similarities of political parties?
a)
Organize to win elections
b)
Influence public policies
c)
Reflect both liberal and conservative views
d)
Define themselves in a way that appeals to the political center
74.
What is the best title for the image?
a)
Private Financial Institutions
b)
Public Works
c)
Types of Economies
d)
Types of Business Structures
75.
What is the missing box?
a)
Traditional
b)
Command
c)
Democracy
d)
Partnership
76.
What is the best title for the images?
a)
Government Regulatory Agencies
b)
Congress
c)
Cabinet Agencies
d)
Branches of Government
77.
Which economic system is being depicted?
a)
Command
b)
Mixed
c)
Free Market
d)
Traditional
78.
What does the image reflect?
a)
A decrease in demand
b)
A decrease in supply
c)
An increase in demand
d)
An increase in consumers
79.
Best title for illustration?
a)
Private goods and services
b)
Public goods and services
80.
Which Amendment?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
14th Amendment
d)
16th Amendment
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