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Civics Review 3

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select the 3 ways governments pay for public goods and services.

a)

tax revenue

b)

donations

c)

fees

d)

borrowed funds

2.

The ________________ is the central bank of the United States.

a)

The U.S. National Bank

b)

Bank of America

c)

BB & T

d)

The Federal Reserve

3.

Which amendment allows the government to tax income?

a)

15th

b)

16th

c)

14th

d)

10th

4.

All of the following are characteristics of public goods and services EXCEPT

a)

provide benefits to many people simultaneously

b)

examples include national defense, public schools, interstate highways

c)

most individuals can afford to provide public goods for themselves

d)

would not likely be available if individuals had to provide them

5.

In the United States, if an oil pipeline leaked large amounts of oil into a lake or river, which federal agency would most likely respond?

a)

Federal Trade Commission

b)

Consumer Protection Agency

c)

Environmental Protection Agency

d)

Federal Communications Commission

6.

Payments made by individuals and businesses based on income received.

a)

property tax

b)

real estate tax

c)

sales tax

d)

income tax

7.

The Federal Reserve

a)

influences the money supply and interest rates in the economy to keep inflation low and stable

b)

assures healthy and safe working conditions for workers/employees

c)

protects public health by assuring foods and medical products are safe

d)

enforces laws which makes it illegal to discriminate against job applicants or employees

8.

Select the 3 ways the government promotes marketplace competition.

a)

establishing and enforcing antitrust legislation

b)

supporting new business start-ups

c)

creating monopolies

d)

enacting policies which encourage global trade

9.

Which agency required AT & T to refund money to customers which were charged for premium text message services"without their consent?

a)

Federal Communications Commission

b)

Federal Trade Commission

c)

Environmental Protection Agency

d)

Central Intelligence Agency

10.

This agency fined a church in New Jersey for operating an unlicensed FM radio station.

a)

Federal Bureau of Investigation

b)

Federal Trade Commission

c)

Environmental Protection Agency

d)

Federal Communications Commission

11.

Select the 3 examples of public goods and services provided by the national government.

a)

postal service

b)

Interstate 81

c)

UPS

d)

military

12.

Select the type of economy the United States has-

a)

Command

b)

Traditional

c)

Mixed

d)

Free Market

13.

Select the characteristics of the US Economy:

a)

Consumer Sovereignty

b)

Minimal government involvement

c)

Free Enterprise

d)

Private Property

e)

Central planning

14.

Characteristic of the US economy that consists of earnings after all expenses have been paid-

a)

Free Enterprise

b)

Private Property

c)

Competition

d)

Profit motive

15.

Government involvement is limited in the US economy; most decisions regarding goods and services are made in the private sector.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Rivalry between producers that usually results in better-quality goods at lower prices-

a)

Private Property

b)

Free Enterprise

c)

Competition

d)

Profit Motive

17.
When a crime is committed, what type of law is this?
a)
Criminal
b)
Civil
18.

When a disagreement is settled between two people, what type of law is this?

a)

Criminal

b)

Civil

19.
When a soldier fails to return to base, what type of law is this?
a)
Juvenile
b)
Military
c)
Civil
d)
Criminal
20.
What gives Congress the power to pass laws for the country?
a)
state constitutions
b)
U.S. Constitution
c)
judges
d)
The President
21.
What source of law is the "supreme law" of the country?
a)
Iowa Constitution
b)
US Constitution
c)
US Code
d)
Regulations
22.
State statutes often allow local governments to pass laws that are called...
a)
bills
b)
resolutions
c)
ordinances
d)
statutes
23.
The person who files a lawsuit in civil court is called the...
a)
prosecution
b)
defense
c)
plaintiff
24.
The Supreme Court decided that all schools should eliminate dress codes. Does that interpretation need to be followed in the future?
a)
Yes
b)
No
25.
Julie was pulled over by the police at 2:00 a.m. and was charged with breaking the curfew law in her town. She was fined and released back to her parents. 
a)
Military Law
b)
Juvenile Law
c)
Civil Law
d)
Criminal Law
26.

Which type of law deals with issues between the federal government and states, between two or more states, and between the government and citizens?

a)

constitutional law

b)

statutory law

c)

juvenile law

d)

military law

27.
Benchmark: 2.9  Complexity: DOK 1 
 
Which is NOT a constitutional requirement to run for President?
a)
U.S. permanent resident
b)
35 years old
c)
Natural Citizen
d)
College degree
28.
Which government office has these requirements?

Be at least 25 years old
Be a U.S. citizen at least 7 years  
Reside in the state to be represented
a)
U.S. Senator
b)
Governor of Florida
c)
President of the United States
d)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
29.
Which government office has these requirements?
Be at least 30
Citizen at least 9 years 
Reside in the state to be represented
a)
U.S. Senator
b)
Florida Governor
c)
President of the United States
d)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
30.
Which government office has these requirements?
Be at least 35
A natural born citizen 
Reside in the US for 14 years
a)
Governor of Florida
b)
U.S. Senator
c)
President of the United States
d)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
31.

What is the name of the legislative branch of Virginia?

a)

General Legislative Branch

b)

General Assembly

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Court of Appeals

32.

Which is NOT a primary responsibility of state government?

a)

Promote Safety

b)

Promote Welfare

c)

Promote Public Health

d)

Provide for the Common Defense

33.

Which of the four levels of state court systems is missing from this list? (Supreme Court, Circuit Courts, District Courts)

a)

County Courts

b)

Town Courts

c)

Court of Appeals

34.

The lawmaking process in Virginia goes from (1. Introducing a bill, 2. Working on committees, 3. ? , 4. Voting on a bill in each house and 5. Sending the bill to the governor to sign.) What is step #3?

a)

Debating the bill on the floor of each house.

b)

Sending the bill back to legislators for revisions.

c)

Putting a bill on the ballot for citizens to vote on.

d)

Passing the bill into law.

35.

What is the name for the group of individuals that are elected in a county to exercise legislative powers?

a)

City Council

b)

School Board

c)

District Court

d)

Board of Supervisors

36.

What is one of the elected officials that voters are required to elect in every locality and are considered "constitutional officers"?

a)

Commissioner of Revenue

b)

Supreme Court Justice

c)

Governor

d)

Board of Supervisor

37.

Which of the following is NOT a way that interest groups influence public policy?

a)

Identifying Issues

b)

Lobbying government officials

c)

Making political campaign contributions

d)

Filing motions for appeals

38.

What is the best way citizens can make an impact on the law-making process?

a)

Online surveys

b)

Direct participation

c)

Signing petitions

d)

Watching television ads

39.

What is the name of the elected leader for many cities and towns?

a)

Governor

b)

Sheriff

c)

Manager

d)

Mayor

40.

True or False. The powers held by government are divided between the national government in Washington, D.C. and the governments of the 50 states.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

True or False. The courts check the President when judges/justices declare executive actions to be unconstitutional.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

True or False. An "implied" legislative power means that it is specifically listed in the Constitution of the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

True or False. The Legislative branch is headed by the President of the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

How many year term is the Governor of a state elected for?

a)

8 years

b)

2 years

c)

1 year

d)

4 years

45.

Which of the following is NOT a unit of local government in Virginia?

a)

city

b)

borough

c)

county

d)

town

46.

What is the name for the system put in place to limit the amount of power each branch of government has?

a)

Policymaking

b)

Federal Bureaucracy

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Ordinances

47.

True or False. Counties, cities and towns adopt and enforce ordinances to provide services for their residents.

a)

True

b)

False

48.
Which fundamental principle of constitutional government holds that the people are the source for all governmental power?
a)
consent of the governed
b)
limited government
c)
representative government
d)
rule of law
49.
Which fundamental principle of constitutional government holds that the government is not all-powerful and may only do those things the people have given it the power to do?
a)
limited government
b)
consent of the governed
c)
rule of law
d)
representative government
50.
Which fundamental principle of constitutional government holds that the the government, those who govern, and those who are governed are bound by the law?
a)
consent of the governed
b)
rule of law
c)
limited government
d)
democracy
51.
In which key document that led to the U.S. Constitution will you find your unalienable rights?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
d)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
52.
Which key document that led to the U.S. Constitution served as the model for the first amendment freedom of religion?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
charters of the Virginia Company of London
c)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
d)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
53.
Which key document that led to the U.S. Constitution served as the model for the Bill of Rights?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
charters of the Virginia Company of London
c)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
d)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
54.
Which key document that led to the U.S. Constitution established the first attempt at government in the United States of America?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
charters of the Virginia Company of London
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
55.
Civic Duty or Civic Responsibility?
Paying Taxes
a)
Civic Duty
b)
Civic Responsibility
56.
Civic Duty or Civic Responsibility?
Voting
a)
Civic Duty
b)
Civic Responsibility
57.

Civic Duty or Civic Responsibility?

Which one do you HAVE to do?

a)

Civic Duty

b)

Civic Responsibility

58.
Civic Duty or Civic Responsibility?
respecting the rights of others to have an equal voice in government
a)
Civic Duty
b)
Civic Responsibility
59.
Civic Duty or Civic Responsibility?
serving in the armed forces, if called to do so
a)
Civic Duty
b)
Civic Responsibility
60.
Civic Duty or Civic Responsibility?
voluntary
a)
Civic Duty
b)
Civic Responsibility
61.
Civic Duty or Civic Responsibility?
contributing to the public good through community service
a)
Civic Duty
b)
Civic Responsibility
62.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution defines citizenship?
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
10th
d)
14th
63.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees due process protection from the FEDERAL government?
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
22nd
64.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees equal protection under the law and due process protection from STATE and LOCAL government?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
5th
d)
14th
65.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects your right to peacefully criticize government officials?
a)
1st
b)
4th
c)
5th
d)
14th
66.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
a)
Declare your intent to become a U.S. Citizen
b)
Possess knowledge of the American banking system
c)
Maintain good moral character during 5 years of residency
d)
Take the Oath of Allegiance
67.
Which of the following freedoms is a citizen exercising by writing an e-mail to his or her representatives?
a)
assembly
b)
petition
c)
press
d)
religion
68.

Which court case ensured that the Supreme Court has the power of judicial review?

a)

Tinker v Des Moines

b)

Brown v Board of Education

c)

Marbury v Madison

d)

Miranda v Arizona

69.

What is the MAIN ROLE of the judicial branch?

a)

Correct any errors interpreting the law that happened at the trial court

b)

The ability of courts to hear and decide cases

c)

Settling disputes under the law

70.

What is the purpose of the 10th amendment?

a)

The courts can review and interpret laws based on the Constitution. If the law violates the Constitution, it is struck down.

b)

Power is divided between national and state governments. Both have laws citizens must follow.

c)

To reserve the powers of state governments and make sure the federal government won’t take them away

d)

To set up the Florida government and guard citizens’ rights

71.

What is the job of an appeals court?

a)

Correct any errors interpreting the law that happened at the trial court

b)

The ability of courts to hear and decide cases

c)

Settling disputes under the law

72.

What is jurisdiction?

a)

Correct any errors interpreting the law that happened at the trial court

b)

The ability of courts to hear and decide cases

c)

Settling disputes under the law

73.

What jurisdiction allows district courts hear cases first?

a)

appellate jurisdiction

b)

exclusive jurisdiction

c)

original jurisdiction

74.

What jurisdiction allows appeals courts hear cases from lower courts?

a)

appellate jurisdiction

b)

exclusive jurisdiction

c)

original jurisdiction

75.

How are the governor and president alike? CHOOSE 2.

a)

They are both commander in chief.

b)

They both can sign or veto laws.

c)

They are both head of the legislative branch.

d)

They are both head of the executive branch.

76.

Who has to approve a bill before it goes to the president or governor?

a)

The citizens

b)

The Supreme Court

c)

Both houses (chambers) of Congress

77.

What are the roles of the President? CHOOSE ALL CORRECT ANSWERS.

a)

commander in chief

b)

legislative leader

c)

chief foreign policy maker

d)

chief of state

e)

chief justice

78.

As chief diplomat and commander in chief, with whom does the President share power?

a)

judicial branch

b)

legislative branch

c)

state government

d)

state governors

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