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These headlines best illustrate the concept of —
democracy
consent of the governed
rule of law
popular sovereignty
Which statement best expresses the principle of "consent of the governed"?
Which statement is an example of the principle of rule of law?
A crime suspect is informed of his constitutional rights.
A citizen is shown how to register to vote.
A city council member is found guilty of speeding.
A state senator is reelected to her second term.
Why were the charters of the Virginia Company of London important?
They created a federal court system.
They established a national banking system.
They guaranteed the colonists’ rights as Englishmen.
They stated the colonists’ grievances against the English king.
This phrase best refers to the —
failed policies made by foreign officials
grievances in the Declaration of Independence
national problems caused by outdated laws
weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation
Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this cartoon?
Provide defense
Ensure domestic peace
Establish justice
Form a union
Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution of the United States in more than 200 years?
The process of adding amendments is very complex.
The courts strike down many amendments.
National laws limit the number of amendments.
Changes in society are too small to require amendments.
Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?
Majority vote by the Electoral College
Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress
Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states
Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states
Which drawing shows a freedom guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?
A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by —
serving in the military
paying an income tax
serving on a jury
obeying the state law
In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must —
evaluate judges
vote in elections
pay poll taxes
serve on juries
By starting this school supply drive, Aiko and Ian are —
engaging in community service
demonstrating a civic duty
fulfilling their duties as students
engaging in patriotic acts
Why is community service important in a democratic nation?
It helps businesses find and train new employees.
It addresses local needs and serves the public good.
It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers.
It removes the national government's duty to improve society.
Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to —
recruit individuals to run for office
educate the electorate about campaign issues
help new residents register to vote
assist people in getting to their polling places
This graph best reflects which fact about American voters?
Political identification helps voters choose candidates.
Business owners vote for the Republican Party.
Independent voters help decide elections.
Union members vote for the Democratic Party.
In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to —
appeal to the political center
propose cuts to popular programs
divide campaign funds between candidates equally
organize leaders of special interest groups
This campaign poster is most likely trying to —
introduce a concern about the President
persuade voters to reelect the candidate
emphasize certain issues about the President
identify a fact relating to the candidate
This cartoon illustrates how government officials use the media to —
communicate with other countries
approve federal legislation
influence political lobbyists
communicate with the public
The main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC) is to —
raise money for candidates who support the same views
see that money is distributed equally among presidential candidates
develop the party platform for the candidate's party
publicize a presidential candidate's ideas through the use of the media
This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?
State executive
State legislative
Federal legislative
Federal judicial
Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?
City
State
County
Federal
This announcement is referring to powers belonging to the —
executive branch of the national government
legislative branch of the national government
executive branch of a state government
legislative branch of a state government
The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in this headline is —
popular sovereignty
representative democracy
concurrent and reserved powers
checks and balances
Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?
Power to influence legislation
Ability to veto legislation
Power to approve cabinet members
Ability to change judicial decisions
This action is one way the president can influence —
judicial review
foreign affairs
international trade
national policies
How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?
To help carry out expressed powers
To force the executive branch to sign new legislation
To encourage citizens to vote
To give the government veto powers
In this situation, the President is acting as the —
chief citizen
chief diplomat
chief legislator
chief executive
Which branch of government has the power to declare Virginia laws unconstitutional?
State judicial branch
Federal executive branch
State executive branch
Federal legislative branch
The principle of federalism gives governmental power to —
the county and local governments
a strong confederate government
the national and state governments
a powerful state government
According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or —
local governments
the courts
political parties
the states
What is the correct sequence for the law-making process in the General Assembly?
1, 3, 4, 2
2, 4, 1, 3
1, 4, 3, 2
2, 1, 4, 3
Which power is a responsibility of the Virginia General Assembly?
Exercises judicial review
Approves the state budget
Regulates the economy
Administers state bureaucracy
Which action by the Governor of Virginia is an example of maintaining public safety?
Delivering a speech to the General Assembly of Virginia
Sending Virginia’s National Guard to help after a disaster
Working on Virginia’s budget with the Secretary of Finance
Attending a meeting on the Virginia economy
One way for Mrs. Jones to gain this office is to be elected by —
members of the Governor’s cabinet
legislative representatives of the county
members of the General Assembly
registered voters of the city
The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to —
promote public health
support federal laws
protect consumer rights
regulate land use
Which meeting would a person attend to hear only legislation concerning the local county?
8 A.M.
9 A.M.
10 A.M.
11 A.M.
Which person has the best chance of influencing local legislation?
The powers of local Virginia governments are granted directly by the —
Virginia Circuit Court
Constitution of Virginia
United States Attorney General
Constitution of the United States
From this information, it can best be concluded that the news media —
showed little favoritism between political parties
displayed a positive bias to the candidate from Party X
showed negative bias toward both political parties
gave more positive coverage to the candidate from Party Y
Which action is an example of political lobbying?
The governor gives special advice to legislative members.
A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters.
The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns.
A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws.
This letter is an example of —
demonstrating
lobbying
policymaking
campaigning
Local governments preparing a response for an international health crisis would most likely —
end visits by international travellers
develop a public safety plan for the city
shut down international airline flights
ask the military to police the city
Which floor would a teenager go to for misdemeanor charges?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
In which court will this case first be tried?
General District Court
Circuit Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Court of Appeals in Virginia
Which legal process does this headline describe?
Legislative proceeding
Civil trial
Judicial review
Criminal prosecution
In which court case did the United States Supreme Court establish the power of judicial review?
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
Plessy v. Ferguson
In a criminal case, a jury determines —
how much money one person needs to pay another person
whether someone is guilty of breaking the law
the best way to settle a disagreement between two people
whether a person's plea deal can be accepted
Which action is most likely to occur at this event?
Entering of a plea
Filing of an appeal
Reading of a verdict
Selection of a jury
Which amendment led to this decision?
5th
8th
13th
16th
Which economic factor has most likely determined the price in this picture?
Capital
Scarcity
Demand
Consumption
Olivia normally works after school on Mondays and Wednesdays. Which is her opportunity cost if she adds Tuesday and Thursday afternoons to her work schedule?
The additional hours she spends at the job
The new clothes she could buy
The time she could spend studying
The extra money she could earn
According to this table, what will happen if the price of a slice of pizza decreases from $2.50 to $1.00?
Customers will not buy as much pizza.
Profits of pizza makers will increase.
There will not be enough pizza produced.
The cost of producing pizzas will rise.
Which phrase best completes the title of this diagram?
Government Regulation
Industrial Productivity
Business Profit
Consumer Choice
Which type of economy is being defined?
Command
Free market
Mixed
Traditional
Which pair of economic systems best completes this diagram?
Mixed — Traditional
Command — Traditional
Mixed — Free Market
Free Market — Command
Which economic concept is illustrated in these drawings?
Consumer sovereignty
Profit margin
Opportunity cost
Central planning
What term describes a company that is authorized to operate as a legal person?
Proprietorship
Entrepreneur
Corporation
Partnership
Which is an example of proprietorship?
Edward owns a restaurant. He is responsible for all of the restaurant's debts.
Roberta owns stock in a steel company. She receives a portion of the company's profits.
Juan and Phillip own a bookstore. They are both responsible for the bookstore's debts.
Janet and Miriam own a flower shop. They share equally in the shop's profits.
Which term completes this economic flow?
Taxes
Income
Savings
Investment
Which incentive best completes this diagram?
Dividend payments
Interest payments
Bonuses
Salaries
Advances in technology have increased the number of people needed to —
develop computer software
teach children in schools
work on assembly lines
serve in the military
The federal government would investigate this company’s practices in order to —
preserve competition
conserve resources
protect workers’ rights
safeguard international trade
Which action represents a way the federal government can promote business competition?
Punishing polluters
Regulating investors
Enforcing tariffs
Prohibiting monopolies
This agreement is an example of how the United States takes part in a —
regulatory organization
military agreement
global economy
financial agreement
Which picture shows a service usually provided by the government?
This graph shows that from 1931 to 1939, the —
government received more money than was spent
amount of money spent decreased every year
government spent more money than it received
amount of money collected increased every year
Which is the best action the government can take to increase the amount of funds available for businesses?
Borrow money
Lower taxes
Balance the budget
Reduce consumer demand
This cartoon shows that the Federal Reserve System is —
the federal government’s bank
responsible for legislative purchases
the federal government’s tax collector
accountable for legislative actions
This headline describes a case involving —
civil rights
property rights
employee rights
consumer rights
Which title best completes this diagram?
Government-Owned Business Corporations
Congressional Committees
Types of Political Action Committees
Government Agencies
What is the first step in career planning?
Marketing
Self-assessment
Interviewing
Job search
During the school year, which student would be the best match for this job?
Lisa goes to school every day and is often late.
Juanita has good attendance and good work skills.
Mike studies hard and plays in all afterschool programs.
Shawn will graduate early and attend an out-of-state college.
What is the best title for this list?
Characteristics That Employers Seek
National Requirements for All Jobs
Personal Training Courses Offered by the Federal Government
Outdated Skills Due to Technological Advancements
Which characteristics would make a job seeker in computer programming most desirable?
A person who recently earned a high school diploma but has no work experience
A person who earned a 2-year associate's degree in general business but has no work experience
A person with a 4-year bachelor's degree and programming experience
A person with a doctoral degree in economics and management experience
This table supports the conclusion that a salary —
doubles once a college level is attained
stays the same for the high school levels
grows at the same rate for each level of education
increases as the level of education increases
Which term best describes the message on this poster?
Insurance
Deposit
Investment
Guarantee
