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WorksheetsCitizenship and Economics Review
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
Why do people deposit money in bank accounts?
to receive payment for work
to make products
to pay workers
to receive interest from the bank
Amendments to the Constitution must be ratified, or approved by
a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress
three-fourths of the state legislatures
three-fourths of the state Constitutional Conventions
one-half of both houses of Congress
A police officer gets permission from a judge to search a home is an example of
freedom of speech.
a speedy trial.
Due Process
right to bear arms.
To be a responsible citizen, all Americans should
obey the law
stay informed about current events
vote
all of these choices
Which of the following is a basic responsibility of citizens living in the United States?
getting a driver's license
earning as much money as possible
paying taxes
running for political office
True or False: Public goods and services are paid for by the taxes collected by the government.
True
False
The City of Buchanan is wanting to tear down the playground. What is the BEST way citizens could get the government to change its plan?
get everyone to not use the playground
vote against the leaders who wanted to tear down the playground
get people to sign a petition to stop the city from tearing down the playground
write letters to your senators in Washington
We have the freedom of speech, but this right means that we must also be sure
never to criticize the government
to write the president once a year
that the things we say are accurate and truthful
to silence any viewpoint we disagree with
This is a type of tax where you pay an extra amount based on the total price of items you purchase at a store.
value-added tax
property tax
income tax
sales tax
Due Process means that...
a person's life, liberty, or property can never be taken away
a person's rights cannot be taken away without a fair trial and equal protection
people must pay dues to keep their rights
people cannot be forced to pay taxes
Why do businesses borrow money?
to receive interest
to make products and to pay their workers
to examine sale figures
to be wealthier than other businesses
Why do banks loan money?
to receive interest
to make products
to pay workers
to make people wealthy
The US Constitution was created by our Founding Fathers as a living document because
they knew it needed to be flexible enough to change as time passes
it was written on linen script
they knew those living at the time would understand it best
they wanted to change the Constitution every year
Why is amending the Constitution a complicated process for our country?
So that only those in the government can understand
So that each state will have to spend extra time ratifying amendments
Each proposed amendment should be seriously thought about because the amendments must be truly favored, agreed on, by the American people
So that the politicians could debate on the issues
Mr. H charges $50 to cut the grass. Only 3 people wanted to hire him. What do you think would happen if Mr. H lowered his price to $25 to cut the grass?
more people would hire him
Mr. H would make less money
Mr. H would lose customers
Mr. H's brother would cut grass too.
Consumers decide what to buy because of
the quality of the product
the availability of the product
the price of the product
All of the above
Property Tax is a type of tax where
you pay an amount based on the value of your home
you pay an amount based on the value of your food
you pay an amount based on the value of your car
Every day the city of Buchanan throws away lots of plastic bottles. What can you do to show better citizenship?
take the trash to be burned
support a recycling center
take the trash to the next town
use a larger trash can
Entrepreneurs
always make every decision about a business, no matter how small
sometimes have to borrow money to get their businesses started
never hire people to help their business
can own only one business at a time
Jon owns a candy factory. He will decide how many jellybeans he needs to make this month by
asking the employess
examining the sales figures for the company
flipping a coin
asking his family
Due Process of Law must be shown to any citizen accused of a crime. Due process means that
The government must treat all citizens fairly by following the laws
The government can take your freedoms away at any time.
You have the right to bear arms.
All citizens can drive a car.
Households are most important to the US Economy because
they are made up of consumers
they are borrowing money from entrepreneurs
they recieve intrest from loaning money
they can make a business in their home
What are the 2 key steps of adding an amendment to the Consititution?
1. Ratify
2. Vote
1. Propose
2. Competition
1. Propose
2. Ratify
1. Ratify
2. 3/4 State Legislatures
Which is an example of a worker getting paid for their labor?
A cook getting hired to cook at a local restaraunt
A student attending a school to get a diploma
Mr. H volunteering in the neighborhood
Best Buy having a sell on flat screen tvs.
Banks offer debit cards that are tied to your checking account. How is having a debit card better than carrying cash in certain situations?
Having a debit card allows you to put money into a savings account
Having a debit card allows you to keep your money safe in case of loss or theft
Having cash is always better than a debit card
Which of the following services are paid for by taxes collected from residents
banks and private businesses
roads, schools, hospitals, and parks
delivery services, taxis, and the postal service
the growing and shipping of food from farms
Which of the following is an example of a person selling his or her labor to a business in exchange for income?
A person who fixes cars gets hired to fix cars at a car dealership.
A volunteer donates her time to the local food bank to prepare meals.
A student goes to college to earn a degree in a specialized field.
