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If a foreign leader visits the US, what role does the president play when they host that leader?
Chief of State
Chief Executive
Chief Administrator
Chief Diplomat
It's the president's job to enforce the laws of the USA. What role does the president play when he does that?
Chief of State
Chief Executive
Chief Administrator
Chief Diplomat
Right now, President Trump is in the process of appointing new members to the Federal Reserve. What role does he play when he does this kind of thing?
Chief of State
Chief Executive
Chief Administrator
Chief Diplomat
What role was the president playing in this news story from January, 2019?
Chief of State
Chief Executive
Chief Administrator
Chief Diplomat
The President often talks about laws that he thinks should be passed (for example, President Trump has wanted Congress to pass a law to build a wall). What role is the president playing when he does that?
Chief legislator
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Economist
Chief of Party
What role was President Trump playing in this BBC news story from June 2018?
Chief legislator
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Economist
Chief of Party
When President Trump imposed tariffs on China, he was acting as the nation's --
Chief legislator
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Economist
Chief of Party
In the 1970s, Americans became disappointed with President Nixon because he abused his power; in the 1990s, Americans felt the same way about President Clinton. What role did Americans feel their president had not performed well?
Chief legislator
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Economist
Chief Citizen
Most Republicans see the President as the most important person in setting the national agenda. What role of the president's is this?
Chief legislator
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Economist
Chief of Party
When President Trump encouraged Congress to pass a bill that cut the taxes of many Americans, he was playing two roles. Check off BOTH roles.
Chief Legislator
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Economist
Chief of Party
Chief Diplomat
How was the Code of Hammurabi different from the US laws of today?
It was written clearly expressing the laws of the nation
It originated in the courts of England
It set harsh penalties for crimes committed
It was written by the people themselves
A woman burns her mouth on a cup of hot coffee from Starbucks and sues the company. Which type of law is being used?
Criminal
Military
Constitutional
Civil
Which type of law would you find the legal concept of judicial review?
Civil
Constitutional
Military
Juvenile
What happens to an individual if they waive his or her right to silence?
Anything he or she says can be used in court against them
They will get a court appointed lawyer
He or she will go to jail without bail
He or she must make a full confession to the police
Mark and Becky want to adopt a child. Which type of law is being used?
Juvenile
Constitutional
Criminal
Military
Four men go into a bank with guns drawn and demand all of the money from the safe. Once captured by police, they are taken to court and tried under which type of law?
Military
Constitutional
Criminal
Civil
What type of law features a court-martial instead of a regular court?
Criminal
Military
Constitutional
Juvenile
What is the role of a jury during a trial?
They determine the sentence of the guilty party.
They bring the charges to the court.
They render, or give, the verdict
They present the evidence before the court.
Why is Hammurabi's Code significant to the American Legal System?
It established a new economic system followed by the US today.
It established the first democratic government
It established official religions
It established the first set of written laws for an entire community.
Officer Robinson seeks a search warrant from a judge. Which of the following must he have before he contacts the judge for the warrant?
Bail
probable cause
The Miranda Warning
Writ of Habeas Corpus
During Hurricane Irma, a tree from Stacy's yard fell onto her neighbor's fence and caused some serious damage. Stacy does not have insurance to cover this type of accident and has not paid her neighbor to fix it. Her neighbor decides to take her to court and sue for damages. Which type of law is used in this case?
Civil
Criminal
Military
Constitutional
Which states an example of a law that applies only to people in the military?
The police using excessive force on a suspect
Setting the speed limit at 55
Being absent without leave
Someone bringing a lawsuit to court for fraud
Scott has been accused of breaking and entering into his neighbor's home and stealing several valuable electronic items. What type of law is used?
Constitutional
Military
Civil
Criminal
Joseph is a 13 year old juvenile delinquent who will go to court for his hearing. How will his court hearing be different than one of an adult?
Juvenile court has no jury
Juvenile court has no lawyers
Juvenile court has no judge
Juveniles face no consequences
Which type of law deals with rights and privileges of individual American citizens?
Administrative Law
Constitutional Law
Common Law
Military Law
This is a set of legal procedures that the government MUST follow before taking away any citizens right to life, liberty or property.
Writ of Certiorari
Miranda Warning
Judicial Review
Due Process
Which conclusion about the rule of law is best supported by these quotes?
People in positions of power do not need to pass fair laws
The rule of law can lead to a tyrannical government
The rule of law is necessary for limited government
Freedom and the rule of law cannot exist together in a democratic society
Which amendment regulates officers when they interrogate suspects?
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Eighth
An accused person is denied the right to have his/her attorney present at a pretrial hearing. Which amendment would most likely be cited when this action is challenged in court?
Sixth
Eighth
Tenth
Fourteenth
At the beginning of a trial, a defendant ..... innocent or guilty
admits
declares
explains
pleads
Why have their been calls to reform campaign finance laws?
Rising campaign costs
So the government can pay for campaigns
Stabilization of campaign costs
Declining campaign costs
Selecting people to run for office represents which job of political parties?
Spoiler
Watchdog
Informing the public
Nominating
What is the number of electoral college votes a candidate has to win to take a majority and win the election?
13
55
270
271
Which group tends to vote more than others?
Uneducated
Poor
Young
Wealthy
How does a winner-take-all system affect campaigning?
Candidates target larger states
Candidates target eastern states
Candidates target western states
Candidates target smaller states
A primary election is an example of which function of a political party?
Monitoring the actions of officeholders
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating the electorates
Creating the party's platform
The state of California has the most votes in the Electoral College. What reason best explains this?
California has the highest number of Congressional representatives of all states
California has the largest land mass of all states
California brings in the most revenue of all states
California has the largest population of all states
In Virginia, a citizen may register to vote in all of the following ways except:
by mail application
by absentee ballot
at the registrar's office
at the Division of Motor Vehicles
In 1872, the Prohibitionist Party formed to ban the sale of alcohol in the United States. How did this third party differ from the two major political parties?
It appealed to liberal voters
It focused on a particular issue
It won control of the White House
It revolved around a famous person
How often do most political parties come together for a national convention?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
The Democratic Party mails out pamphlets explaining their candidates' platforms. What function of political parties is being demonstrated?
monitor actions of officeholders
help separate fact from opinion
recruit and nominate candidates
educate the electorate about campaign issues
All of the following are functions of political parties EXCEPT -
helping candidates win elections
recruiting and nominating candidates
educating the electorate about campaign issues
reporting campaign bias
To vote in a Virginia primary one must -
be born in the United States
register before the primary election
live in Virginia for at least five years
be 18 by the date of the primary
Political parties will inform the public of their beliefs about issues. This is called the political party's _________.
Election
Campaign
Platform
Candidate
Why do some citizens fail to vote?
Poll taxes
Over the age limit
Lack of interest
Lack of income
A candidate for president won 51% of Virginia's popular vote. What percentage of Virginia's electoral votes were received?
100%
51%
0%
49%
Select which roles the mass media has in elections
Writing editorials and creating political cartoons
Identifying candidates
Broadcasting different points of view
Emphasizing selected issues
Only giving facts
What was the PWA?
part of Roosevelts New Deal programs. Put people to work building or improving public buildings like schools, post offices,etc.
put people directly on the federal payroll to repair roads, paint schools, rake leaves, and build playgrounds
massive work relief program funded projects ranging from construction to acting; disbanded by FDR during WWII
relief that provided work for young men 18-25 years old in food control, planting, flood work, etc.
True or false: The PWA built dams, bridges, hospitals, and schools.
True
False
How many jobs did the PWA create?
Hundreds of men found a job
Thousands of men found a job
Millions of men found a job
True or False: The program was designed to provide unemployment and not to contribute to a revival of American industry.
True
False
True or False: The program was designed to provide unemployment and not to contribute to a revival of American industry.
True
False
What was not a result of the PWA
reduced unemployment
It was successful. It benefited construction.
increased purchasing power through the construction of highways and public buildings.
contributed to a revival of American industry.
When was PWA created and when did it end?
The PWA was created by the National Industry Recovery Act in June 1933 and ended in July 1939.
The PWA was created by the National Industry Recovery Act in June 1960 and ended in July 1970.
The PWA was created by the National Industry Recovery Act in May 1899 and ended in July 1902.
What was the major purpose of the PWA?
The purpose was to employ young men to perform unskilled work in rural areas
The purpose was to employ people to build schools, ports, and aircraft carriers. This helped give jobs to people in the Great Depression, and it helped stimulate the economy.
The purpose was to provide jobs and income to the unemployed during the Great Depression in the United States.
True of False: Does PWA mean People Working Administration?
True
False
Does the PWA still exist?
yes
no
Which of the following is NOT a career within the Governance Pathway?
County commissioner
Legislative assistant
Mayor
Ambassador
When did the first signs of government appear?
10th and 9th century B.C.
8th and 7th century B.C.
5th and 4th century B.C.
3rd and 2nd century B.C.
Who ruled the thirteen colonies?
Greek kings
The Chinese government
The British government
Ancient pharaohs
When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1492
1667
1779
1787
Which of the following is NOT a career in the Foreign Service pathway?
Soldiers
Ambassador
Translators
Diplomatic Officers
Local Government is defined as: Pertaining to a union of states under a central government
True
False
The implementation of Public Policy is known as____________.
Public Administration
Citizenship
Revenue
Census
A relationship between an individual and a state in which an individual owes allegiance to that state and in turn is entitled to it is defined as:
Citizenship
Census
Public Administration
Public Policy
Which of the following is an important requirement for all military members?
Being over the age of 40
Knowing the history of war
Passing the armed services vocational aptitude battery test ( ASVAB)
Obtaining a master’s degree
Health inspectors fall under which pathway?
Planning
Foreign Service
Governance
Regulation
Which of the following career and technical student organizations was mentioned in the ICEV presentations?
Training for the Military
Officer Training in School
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Government Student Association
Mechanical engineers fall under which pathway?
National Security
Regulation
Foreign Service
Public Management & Administration
Mechanical engineers fall under which pathway?
National Security
Regulation
Foreign Service
Public Management & Administration
Which pathway considers many factors, such as population and traffic patterns in order to determine how to best use an area’s resources?
Planning
Governance
Revenue & Taxation
Regulation
Professionals working in the Foreign Service pathway serve as _____________of the United States in its embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions around the world.
Management
Governor
Representatives
Legislators
What is the minimum educational requirement necessary to work as an investigator within the Regulation Pathway?
No formal educational requirements are necessary
Bachelor’s degree
Doctoral degree
Master’s degree
Which of the following is NOT a career within the Regulation Pathway?
Investigator
Aviation safety officer
Child support officer
Economic development coordinator
Which of the following is NOT an occupation within the Revenue and Taxation Pathway?
Tax clerk
Revenue agent
Tax Assessor
Purchasing manager
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament appointed by?
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Prime Minister of India
President of India
Chariman of Rajya Sabha
The economy cut motion seeks to reduce the proposed expenditure of a demand for grand by?
Rupee One hundred
Rupee one
A specified amount
An unspecified amount
In which year was the decision of separating accounting function from audit function taken by the Central Government for its financial administration?
1950
1965
1976
2000
"Position Classification" is the classification of
Salaries
Duties
Department
Personal Status of Incumbents
The civil service was define as "Professional body of Officials, permanent, paid andskilld" by
Herman Finer
O. G. Stahl
Felix Nigro
E.N. Gladden
The British concept of civil service neutralit is laid down by
Fulton Committee
Assheton Committee
Masterman Committee
Northcote Committee
