WorksheetsCivics and Economics Challenge
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Constitution creates a strong central government with ______ branches that have separate but equal powers.
a)
3
b)
1
c)
2
d)
5
2.
To produce a good or provide a service, one needs natural, capital, and __________ resources.
a)
artificial
b)
expensive
c)
human
d)
animal
3.
Rule of law means...
a)
Government is run by the people.
b)
No double jeopardy.
c)
All must obey the law, even officials.
d)
The accused have rights.
4.
Consent of the governed is...
a)
All must follow the laws.
b)
Citizens elect representatives.
c)
Government is limited.
d)
The people give government and Constitutions power.
5.
When one makes an economic decision, (like buying new shoes), in favor of purchasing something else, (like a meal at a restaurant), what they give up is ______________
a)
an opportunity cost
b)
a capital resource
c)
an economic bargain
d)
a fair deal
6.
Before 1787, what document created a weak central government with few powers? A more perfect union under the U.S. Constitution was soon needed.
a)
The Preamble
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The U.S, Constitution
7.
The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution states the goals and purpose of the new nation. Which goal means to make the nation better and stronger?
a)
to provide for the common defense
b)
to promote the general welfare
c)
to form a more perfect union
d)
to ensure domestic tranquility
8.
What amendment protects the freedom to petition or ask government to fix problems?
a)
Amendment 2
b)
Amendment 4
c)
Amendment 10
d)
Amendment 1
9.
What amendment states that all powers not given to the Federal government are left to the people and the states?
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 10
c)
Amendment 5
d)
Amendment 19
10.
State governments may do which of the following?
a)
Deploy the U.S. Navy
b)
Send out the state National Guard
c)
Print and Coin Money
d)
Choose U.S. Supreme Court Justices.
11.
The number of members each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives is determined by___________________________
a)
equal representation
b)
a state's population
c)
political parties
12.
In the President's State of the Union address, he proposed several ideas for new laws, such as highway improvement. In this role he is acting as Chief Legislator and influencing future _______________________
a)
Wars
b)
Court Cases
c)
Campaigns
d)
Laws
13.
After a tax bill is introduced in the Senate, it is first worked on and voted in _________________
a)
the Senate Finance Committee
b)
The House of Representatives
c)
the whole U.S Senate
d)
The Supreme Court
14.
When the U.S Senate approves a Presidential Appointment such as, confirming the new Secretary of State, they are acting on the following type of Check and Balance.
a)
State Judicial
b)
Federal Executive
c)
Federal Legislative
d)
State Legislative
15.
The Judicial Branch's main power is to interpret laws and determine if they follow the U.S. Constitution. This precedent was first set in Marbury v. Madison in 1803. What is this called?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Veto Legislation
c)
Impeach Officials
d)
Democracy
16.
The buying and selling of goods and services based upon supply and demand, describes a ___________________________
a)
market economy
b)
household
c)
factory
17.
Power that is separate, as well as shared between the national and state government is known as ______________________
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
democracy
c)
rule of law
d)
federalism
18.
The New England Colonies had an __________________ of whale oil, so much so, that they had a surplus to trade to the Middle Colonies.
a)
scarcity
b)
abundance
c)
shortage
19.
1800's textile mills in New England produced cotton fabric to meet the _______________ of a large population who wished to purchase clothing.
a)
supply
b)
demand
c)
abundance
d)
scarcity
20.
Roger Sherman's Great Compromise, combined the Virginia Plan, which called for representation in the House based on states' populations, and the New Jersey Plan, which required ____________ representation for each state in the Senate.
a)
unequal
b)
less
c)
equal
d)
hostile
21.
When there is a large supply of leftover candy after Halloween, and low demand, the price of the candy usually _________________.
a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
stays the same
22.
To please the Anti-Federalists, James Madison added the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution which are known as the _____________________________
a)
Declaration of Rights
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Rights of the Accused
d)
Bill of Rights
23.
The main duty of the Legislative Branch of the national government is to ____________ the nation's laws.
a)
carry out
b)
judge
c)
make
24.
Executing the nation's laws or directing federal departments and agencies to carry them out is the work of the ___________________ Branch.
a)
Judicial
b)
Legislative
c)
Executive
25.
The Supreme Court which hears cases challenging laws and the U.S. Constitution, is the highest federal court in the ______________ Branch.
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
26.
In order to guarantee that accused persons receive a fair trial, citizens have the responsibility to serve on _____________ if called to do so.
a)
juries
b)
panels
c)
committees
d)
associations
27.
The Virginia General Assembly makes laws to restrict smoking, set speed limits, and require certain vaccinations because it cares about:
a)
the U.S. Military
b)
Foreign Policy
c)
Public Health and Safety
d)
the Federal Budget
28.
If the President comes to Virginia to make a speech on behalf of the Republican Candidate for Governor, he is acting as Party Leader and helping _________________________
a)
to educate the electorate on the issues
b)
to influence legislation
c)
to monitor other candidates' actions
d)
to get the candidate elected
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