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Civics Practice 2

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 3hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

things purchased by consumers

a)

goods

b)

consumer

c)

producer

d)

supply

2.

A person who provides a good or service

a)

producer

b)

need

c)

want

d)

consumer

3.

A person who purchases a good or service

a)

consumer

b)

taxes

c)

supply

d)

good

4.

Basic things humans need to survive

a)

need

b)

want

c)

import

d)

demand

5.

The amount available

a)

supply

b)

demand

c)

import

d)

natural resource

6.

how much of a good or service consumers want

a)

demand

b)

spending

c)

producer

d)

scarcity

7.

money paid to the government through income, sales, and purchase of property

a)

taxes

b)

goods

c)

scarcity

d)

human resource

8.

goods naturally found on the earth

a)

natural resources

b)

supply

c)

demand

d)

services

9.

services provided by people

a)

human resource

b)

import

c)

scarcity

d)

consumer

10.

goods made to use in the production of other goods

a)

capital resouces

b)

demand

c)

taxes

d)

export

11.

a good made in another country and brought into the United States

a)

import

b)

scarcity

c)

supply

d)

spending

12.

A good made in the United States and sent to other countries

a)

export

b)

consumer

c)

savings

d)

taxes

13.

not having enough

a)

scarcity

b)

supply

c)

human resouce

d)

taxes

14.
What is the definition of economics?
a)
The study of human behavior and attitudes
b)
The study of past events and the impact they have had on people
c)
The study of political and social interactions
d)
The study of the production and distribution of goods and services
15.
In economics there are exports and imports. Which of the following is an example of a United States export?
a)
A television made in China and sold in the United States
b)
A car made in Mexico and sold in Mexico
c)
A radio made in the United States and sold in the United States
d)
A computer made in the United States and sold in Indonesia
16.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
People earning income by selling their labor
a)
businesses
b)
households
c)
banks
d)
government
17.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
Collects taxes from the people
a)
households
b)
banks
c)
government
d)
businesses
18.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
Provides public services such as education, law enforcement, and national defense (military)
a)
banks
b)
households
c)
businesses
d)
government
19.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
Consumes (buys) goods such as books, toys, games, and sports equipment
a)
government
b)
businesses
c)
households
d)
banks
20.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
Manufactures and sells goods such as automobiles, computers, school supplies, and clothing
a)
households
b)
businesses
c)
government
d)
banks
21.
Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution in the past 200 years?
a)
The process of adding amendments is very complex
b)
The courts strike down many amendments
c)
National laws limit the number of amendments
d)
Changes in society are too small to require amendments
22.
A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by
a)
serving in the military
b)
paying an income tax
c)
serving on a jury
d)
obeying the state law
23.
Why is community service important in a democratic nation?
a)
It helps businesses find and train new employees
b)
It addresses local needs and serves the public good
c)
It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers
d)
It removes the national government's duty to improve society
24.
The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to
a)
promote public health
b)
support federal laws
c)
protect consumer rights
d)
regulate land use
25.
The principle of federalism gives governmental power to
a)
the county and local governments
b)
a strong confederate government
c)
the national and state governments
d)
a powerful state government
26.
The powers of local Virginia governments are granted directly by the
a)
Virginia Circuit Court
b)
Constitution of Virginia
c)
United States Attorney General
d)
Constitution of the United States
27.
Which meeting would a person attend to hear only legislation concerning the local county?
a)
8 A.M.
b)
9 A.M.
c)
10 A.M.
d)
11 A.M.
28.
How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?
a)
To help carry out expressed powers
b)
To force the executive branch to sign new legislation
c)
To encourage citizens to vote
d)
To give the government veto powers
29.
Which power is a responsibility of the Virginia General Assembly?
a)
Exercise judicial review
b)
Approves the state budget
c)
Regulates the economy
d)
Administers state bureaucracy
30.
Which action is an example of political lobbying?
a)
The governor gives special advice to legislative members
b)
A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters
c)
The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns
d)
A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws
31.
From this information, it can best be concluded that the news media
a)
showed little favoritism between political parties
b)
displayed a positive bias to the candidate from Party X
c)
showed negative bias toward both political parties
d)
gave more positive coverage to the candidate from Party Y
32.
Which amendment establishes due process for the nation?
a)
5th
b)
14th
c)
10th
d)
16th
33.
Which amendment establishes due process for the state?
a)
5th
b)
14th
c)
10th
d)
16th
34.
Which amendment allows the government to tax?
a)
1st
b)
10th
c)
14th
d)
16th
35.
Which amendment reserves powers for the states?
a)
1st
b)
10th
c)
14th
d)
5th
36.
Which amendment defines citizenship?
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
16th
37.
Which amendment grants our fundamental freedoms?
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
16th
38.

What type of government does the United States now have?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Representative Democracy

c)

Democracy

39.

In What city was the Constitutional Convention?

a)

New York

b)

Trenton

c)

Philadelphia

40.

What is the name of our first written plan of government?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Preamble

c)

Articles of Confederation

41.

What are the 3 parts of the Constitution?

a)

Rights, complaints, signatures

b)

Preamble, Articles, Amendments

c)

Articles, signatures, rights

42.

Which branch of government writes the laws?

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

43.

Which branch represents our court system?

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

44.

Which branch represents the president ?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

45.

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

a)

Preamble

b)

Articles

c)

Bill of Rights

46.

What is one of the rights in the first amendment?

a)

due process

b)

cannot be tried twice for same crime

c)

freedom of religion

47.

Powers that are available to both the federal and state governments are known as _____________.

a)

delegated powers

b)

concurrent powers

c)

reserved powers

d)

super powers

48.

Consent of the government is known as ________

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

popular monarchy

c)

population demographics

d)

Preamble

49.
Who makes sure people obey laws?
a)
police only
b)
parents
c)
police and courts
d)
courts only
50.
Whose salary is paid for by taxes?
a)
plumber
b)
lawyer
c)
policeman
d)
park ranger
51.
The Bill of Rights consists of how many amendments to the Constitution?
a)
8
b)
12
c)
10
d)
2
52.
If accused of a crime, a U.S. citizen has the right to:
a)
speedy trial
b)
his favorite meal
c)
payment of lost wages
d)
a private cell in jail
53.
The legal concept that every person be treated fairly is known as:
a)
due process
b)
fair process
c)
jury selection
d)
self-defense
54.
How many state legislatures must ratify an amendment to the Constitution?
a)
one-half
b)
one-third
c)
three-fourths
d)
three-fifths
55.
Freedom of speech is guaranteed by:
a)
5th amendment
b)
1st amendment
c)
2nd amendment
d)
19th amendment
56.
Every American citizen gets to enjoy the rights guaranteed by the ______________________.
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
U.S. Constitution
c)
Emancipation Proclamation
d)
Articles of Confederation
57.
The __________________________ Branch of our government makes the laws.
a)
Senate
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Judicial
58.
The _________________________ Branch of our government makes sure our laws are fair.
a)
Legislative
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
59.
Which of these is the Branch of Government that enforces the laws? 
a)
Judicial
b)
Legislative
c)
Executive
60.
The _________________ is the leader of the Executive Branch of our government.
a)
Jedi Knight
b)
Batman
c)
President
d)
Super Hero
61.
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
a)
Make Laws
b)
Enforce Laws
c)
Declare Laws Constitutional
d)
Decide if Laws are Fair
62.
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
a)
Enforce Laws
b)
Declare if Laws are constitutional
c)
Decides if Laws are Fair
d)
Makes Laws
63.
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
a)
Enforce Laws
b)
Makes Laws
c)
Veto Laws
d)
Declare if laws are constitutional
64.
Who is in charge of the Judicial Branch?
a)
President
b)
Senate
c)
Vice President
d)
Supreme Court
65.
Who can veto a law?
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
Mayor
d)
Supreme Court
66.
How many branches of government are there?
a)
Five
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
67.
What is the highest court in the land?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Judicial Branch 
c)
House of Representatives 
68.
Which branch of the government creates bills?
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Tree Branch
d)
Legislative Branch
69.
Which is a way to be a good citizen?
a)
Stealing chocolate
b)
yelling at someone in the lunchroom.
c)
picking up paper off the classroom floor when no one asks.
70.
Why do we have laws?
a)
Mrs. G. said so.
b)
To keep people safe and maintain order
c)
to make everyone happy
71.
Which one is NOT an American Symbol?
a)
Washington Monument
b)
Flag
c)
Virginia
d)
Bald Eagle
72.
I pledge allegiance to the __________.
a)
flag
b)
justice
c)
indivisible
d)
liberty
73.
of the United ____________ of America
a)
States
b)
Flag
c)
Justice
d)
Liberty
74.
What American symbol is this?
a)
Washington Monument
b)
Statue of Liberty
c)
Statue of Freedom
d)
Lincoln Memorial
75.
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
a)
New York
b)
France
c)
England
d)
Georgia
76.
What American symbol is this?
a)
Bald Eagle
b)
U.S. Seal
c)
American Flag
d)
Olive Branch
77.
How many stars are on the American flag NOW?
a)
13
b)
25
c)
50
d)
100
78.
What has served as the home for all presidents but George Washington?
a)
The Capitol
b)
The Supreme Court
c)
The White House
d)
All of the above
79.
What American Symbol is this?
a)
Statue of Liberty
b)
The Pencil
c)
The Jefferson Memorial
d)
The Washington Monument

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