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WorksheetsChargers SOL Quiz #2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
For government to be effective, citizens must -
a)
perform civic duties
b)
work for elected officials
c)
identify with local leaders
d)
join political parties
2.
Which of the following statements does the First Amendment guarantee?
a)
You may meet with other people
b)
You may have a speedy trial
c)
You may vote in elections
d)
You may own firearms
3.
The idea that newspapers have a right to criticize the government is known as freedom of -
a)
speech
b)
the press
c)
the economy
d)
assembly
4.
In order to vote in VA, a person must be a US citizen, at least 18, and -
a)
a licensed driver
b)
employed
c)
a state resident
d)
married
5.
A candidate for national office often appeals to the most citizens by -
a)
meeting with foreign leaders
b)
belonging to a third party
c)
holding moderate views
d)
leading an activist group
6.
The fact that mostly rich people serve in government and it is difficult for the average citizen to run for office demonstrates the -
a)
number of elections
b)
influence of lobbyists
c)
rising campaign costs
d)
expensive registration fees
7.
The headline "Trump Chooses Pence as Running Mate" illustrates the newspapers role of -
a)
highlighting issues
b)
identifying candidates
c)
publishing editorials
d)
providing a forum for voters
8.
Third parties differ from the two main political parties because third parties -
a)
have more members
b)
have more political experience
c)
are older than the two main parties
d)
are often concerned with one issue
9.
In addition to identifying propaganda and separating fact from fiction, a key component to evaluating campaign messages is -
a)
analyzing election results
b)
holding debates
c)
conducting voter surveys
d)
recognizing bias
10.
Which of the following is a function of political parties?
a)
appointing diplomatic officials
b)
electing Supreme Court justices
c)
nominating qualified candidates
d)
protecting former presidents
11.
Which are the earnings a business has left after all its expenses have been paid?
a)
capital
b)
profit
c)
wages
d)
taxes
12.
Government control of resources and lack of consumer choice describe what type of economic system?
a)
command
b)
mixed
c)
free market
d)
barter
13.
Who has the most influence in a free market economic system?
a)
consumers
b)
producers
c)
suppliers
d)
lawyers
14.
A discount is a form of -
a)
resource
b)
capital
c)
incentive
d)
consumption
15.
Mr. Mackey wants to take his family out to dinner and also wants to invite his friends over for a party, but he cannot afford both. He chooses to have the party. What is his opportunity cost?
a)
Price of having a party
b)
Laughter he enjoys with his friends
c)
Spending time with his family
d)
The gas money he spends to get to work
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