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Citizenship and Economics Review

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why do people deposit money in bank accounts?

a)

to receive payment for work

b)

to make products

c)

to pay workers

d)

to receive interest from the bank

2.

Amendments to the Constitution must be ratified, or approved by

a)

a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress

b)

three-fourths of the state legislatures

c)

three-fourths of the state Constitutional Conventions

d)

one-half of both houses of Congress

3.

A police officer gets permission from a judge to search a home is an example of

a)

freedom of speech.

b)

a speedy trial.

c)

Due Process

d)

right to bear arms.

4.

To be a responsible citizen, all Americans should

a)

obey the law

b)

stay informed about current events

c)

vote

d)

all of these choices

5.

Which of the following is a basic responsibility of citizens living in the United States?

a)

getting a driver's license

b)

earning as much money as possible

c)

paying taxes

d)

running for political office

6.

True or False: Public goods and services are paid for by the taxes collected by the government.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

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?

a)

get everyone to not use the playground

b)

vote against the leaders who wanted to tear down the playground

c)

get people to sign a petition to stop the city from tearing down the playground

d)

write letters to your senators in Washington

8.

We have the freedom of speech, but this right means that we must also be sure

a)

never to criticize the government

b)

to write the president once a year

c)

that the things we say are accurate and truthful

d)

to silence any viewpoint we disagree with

9.

This is a type of tax where you pay an extra amount based on the total price of items you purchase at a store.

a)

value-added tax

b)

property tax

c)

income tax

d)

sales tax

10.

Due Process means that...

a)

a person's life, liberty, or property can never be taken away

b)

a person's rights cannot be taken away without a fair trial and equal protection

c)

people must pay dues to keep their rights

d)

people cannot be forced to pay taxes

11.

Why do businesses borrow money?

a)

to receive interest

b)

to make products and to pay their workers

c)

to examine sale figures

d)

to be wealthier than other businesses

12.

Why do banks loan money?

a)

to receive interest

b)

to make products

c)

to pay workers

d)

to make people wealthy

13.

The US Constitution was created by our Founding Fathers as a living document because

a)

they knew it needed to be flexible enough to change as time passes

b)

it was written on linen script

c)

they knew those living at the time would understand it best

d)

they wanted to change the Constitution every year

14.

Why is amending the Constitution a complicated process for our country?

a)

So that only those in the government can understand

b)

So that each state will have to spend extra time ratifying amendments

c)

Each proposed amendment should be seriously thought about because the amendments must be truly favored, agreed on, by the American people

d)

So that the politicians could debate on the issues

15.

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?

a)

more people would hire him

b)

Mr. H would make less money

c)

Mr. H would lose customers

d)

Mr. H's brother would cut grass too.

16.

Consumers decide what to buy because of

a)

the quality of the product

b)

the availability of the product

c)

the price of the product

d)

All of the above

17.

Property Tax is a type of tax where

a)

you pay an amount based on the value of your home

b)

you pay an amount based on the value of your food

c)

you pay an amount based on the value of your car

18.

Every day the city of Buchanan throws away lots of plastic bottles. What can you do to show better citizenship?

a)

take the trash to be burned

b)

support a recycling center

c)

take the trash to the next town

d)

use a larger trash can

19.

Entrepreneurs

a)

always make every decision about a business, no matter how small

b)

sometimes have to borrow money to get their businesses started

c)

never hire people to help their business

d)

can own only one business at a time

20.

Jon owns a candy factory. He will decide how many jellybeans he needs to make this month by

a)

asking the employess

b)

examining the sales figures for the company

c)

flipping a coin

d)

asking his family

21.

Due Process of Law must be shown to any citizen accused of a crime. Due process means that

a)

The government must treat all citizens fairly by following the laws

b)

The government can take your freedoms away at any time.

c)

You have the right to bear arms.

d)

All citizens can drive a car.

22.

Households are most important to the US Economy because

a)

they are made up of consumers

b)

they are borrowing money from entrepreneurs

c)

they recieve intrest from loaning money

d)

they can make a business in their home

23.

What are the 2 key steps of adding an amendment to the Consititution?

a)

1. Ratify

2. Vote

b)

1. Propose

2. Competition

c)

1. Propose

2. Ratify

d)

1. Ratify

2. 3/4 State Legislatures

24.

Which is an example of a worker getting paid for their labor?

a)

A cook getting hired to cook at a local restaraunt

b)

A student attending a school to get a diploma

c)

Mr. H volunteering in the neighborhood

d)

Best Buy having a sell on flat screen tvs.

25.

Banks offer debit cards that are tied to your checking account. How is having a debit card better than carrying cash in certain situations?

a)

Having a debit card allows you to put money into a savings account

b)

Having a debit card allows you to keep your money safe in case of loss or theft

c)

Having cash is always better than a debit card

26.

Which of the following services are paid for by taxes collected from residents

a)

banks and private businesses

b)

roads, schools, hospitals, and parks

c)

delivery services, taxis, and the postal service

d)

the growing and shipping of food from farms

27.

Which of the following is an example of a person selling his or her labor to a business in exchange for income?

a)

A person who fixes cars gets hired to fix cars at a car dealership.

b)

A volunteer donates her time to the local food bank to prepare meals.

c)

A student goes to college to earn a degree in a specialized field.