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WorksheetsFVHS Civics and Economics Final
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
The idea of the social contract was championed by which two philosophers?
Jacques Cousteau and John Lennon
Voltaire and Rene Descartes
Benjamin Franklin and Jean Jacques Rousseau
Jean Jacques Rousseau and John Locke
The Declaration of Independence embodies all of the following ideals EXCEPT:
That all men are created equal.
That all men have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
That all men have unalienable rights.
That women are included as equal citizens
The United States has which type of political party system?
Multi-Party
Three-Party
Two-Party
One-Party
Why would the government allow a tax deduction for interest payments on mortgage loans?
to decrease an individual's taxable income
to increase the amount owed in taxes
to make filing the tax forms easier
to encourage people to invest in homes
How would US consumers most likely react to a large increase in the excise tax on luxury cars imported from Japan?
US consumers would continue to buy Japanese luxury cars
US consumers would buy more domestic or European luxury cars
US consumers who usually purchase Japanese luxury cars would demand greater fuel efficiency in those cars
US consumers who usually purchase Japanese luxury cars would buy non-luxury Japanese cars instead
Which action is a civic responsibility?
voting in national elections
obeying laws
registering for the draft
jury duty
Which best describes a representative democracy?
a government ruled by a king, queen, or other royal figure
a government where all citizens vote on matters first hand
a government where all power is held by an individual or group not accountable to the people
a government where citizens choose a smaller group of people to govern on their behalf
How does competition between producers benefit the consumer?
Competition keeps the cost of production high
Competition forces the least efficient producers out of business
Competition results in higher quality products at lower prices
Competition causes a struggle between buyers and sellers
One of the principles granted in the North Carolina Constitution is popular sovereignty. What is popular sovereignty?
Popular sovereignty explains the structure of local governments
Popular sovereignty means that the people are the ultimate source of any power given to the government
Popular sovereignty divides the power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government
Popular sovereignty allows each branch of government to exercise some control over the other branches
Which of the following is protected by the First Amendment?
freedom of press
the rights of people accused of crimes
unreasonable searches and seizures of personal property
the right to a speedy trial
What is scarcity?
Scarcity is when a country is capable of meeting all its citizens' wants and needs
Scarcity is being able to choose from a variety of options
Scarcity is when there are not enough resources to produce all the things people would like to have
Scarcity enables people to buy what they want at a low price
In his book, The Spirit of Laws (1748), French philosopher Baron de Montesquieu wrote of a "tripartite system" of government in which the powers of government are separated and assigned to different bodies. How are Montesquieu's ideas applied in the US Constitution?
three levels of government (local, state, and federal)
three levels of the judiciary (district, appellate, and supreme courts)
three civil protections (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)
three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial)
In a command economy, who makes all the decisions about economic policies?
manufactures
the government
citizens
landowners
What governmental body proposes laws?
The Constitution
The Supreme Court
Congress
The Executive Branch
"We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union... -Constitution of the United States, 1787 "
This phrase best refers to the-
failed policies made by foreign officials
national problems caused by outdated laws
grievances in the Declaration of Independence
weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation
The number of Representatives a State Receives in the House of Representatives is based on...
state population
the number of circuit courts
voter registration
the number of state senators
The principle of federalism gives governmental power to-
only the national government
the national and state governments
the county and local governments
a powerful state government
What allows people to require police to have a search warrant to conduct a search of their property?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
Which is an example of the correct order for how a bill becomes a law?
Bill is voted on in the Senate, sent to House to be voted on, then president signs bill
Bill is voted on in the House, sent to the Senate to be voted on, then vice president signs bill
Bill is voted on in the House, sent to the Senate to be voted on, then speaker of the house signs the bill
Bill is voted on in the Senate, sent to the president to be voted on, then the House signs the bill
Which statement best explains the purpose of using checks and balances in our government?
To collect coins and money
To keep our government organized
To force each branch to do what the other branch wants
To ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful
Which of the following is NOT a power Congress has?
collect taxes
impeach the President
declare war
veto a bill
In order to run for President, you must
be a resident within the United States for 20 years.
be at least 25 years old.
be a natural born citizen.
have previous political experience.
Which of these is an example of a check the Judicial Branch has over the Executive Branch?
Impeach the President
Declare a law unconstitutional
Confirm appointments to justices
Power to determine constitutionality of executive actions
How long is the term for a Supreme Court justice?
2 years
6 years
life
10 years
If both the president and vice president die at the same time, this person becomes president:
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Secretary of Defense
Senator with most seniority
A 35 year old woman was caught on tape robbing a bank in her hometown. After a couple of days on the run she was caught, arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of burglary. She was sentenced to 15 years in prison and a fine. What category of law would this deal with?
criminal
civil
juvenile
constitutional
Joe and Steve are neighbors. A tree in Steve’s yard is struck by lightning and falls into Joe’s yard, damaging the fence between their houses. Steve refuses to build the fence back because he believes it is the insurance company’s obligation to pay for the fence. Joe is tired of seeing his neighbor’s back yard so he takes the matter to court. What category of law would this deal with?
criminal
civil
juvenile
constitutional
The principle that businesses will produce more products when they can sell them at higher prices is
The law of supply
The law of demand
Free competition
Capitalism
According to the graph, what is the equilibrium price?
1.00
1.20
1.40
600
Using the chart above, if the government priced gasoline at $1.20 per gallon what would happen?
There would be a shortage
There would be a surplus
The equilibrium has been reached
Nothing would happen
According to the graph above, what is the quantity supplied at the equilibrium price?
400 gallons
500 gallons
600 gallons
700 gallons
According to the map, In what district North Carolina in for the Federal Reserve?
1
3
5
7
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amendment V of the U.S. Constitution
Based on this amendment, under which circumstance can the government detain a citizen without making formal charges?
when the accused is unable to post bail or secure a bond
if the accused is a member of the armed services during a war or national crisis
after the accused has given a sworn statement
if the accused is a known felon with a criminal record or history of similar crimes
The Presidential Election Process
1. Primary Elections
********
2. National Nominating Convention
********
3. ???????????????
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4. Electoral College Vote
Which step in the presidential election process follows the National Nominating convention and completes this chart?
state of the union
general election
plank statement
inaugural address
How does the U.S. Constitution conform to John Locke's social contract theory?
The government operates on a system of law that is based on contracts and statutes.
Citizens transfer some rights to government in exchange for social order.
States retain sovereign powers and are joined by confederation.
People agree to a social system guided by conscience.
Which process is used to change the U.S. Constitution?
eminent domain
initiative
amendment
judicial review
Which is a frequent criticism of special interest groups and their influence on the political process?
Special interest groups have too much influence because they donate significant amounts of money to political campaigns.
Special interest groups have too little influence because they do not have access to elected officials.
Special interest groups have too much influence because they are the only ones who can vote in elections.
Special interest groups have too little influence because they lobby for many issues at once.
What is the final step in the citizenship process?
interview
denouncement
citizenship test
oath of allegiance
Which of the following babies would NOT automatically become an American citizen
A baby born in New Mexico
A baby born in Canada
A baby born on US soil
A baby born in a US military base
Who is the president of the Senate
Nancy Pelosi
President pro tempore
Vice President
Orrin Hatch
The__________ was the first Constitution of the United States.
Articles of Confederation
United States Constitution
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
___________ are held by both state and federal governments. Example: Taxing Citizens
Concurrent powers
Expressed powers
Enumerated powers
Reserved powers
The fourteenth Amendment required every state grant its citizens
The right to vote
civil liberties
Equal protection under the law
Freedom from slavery
How many electoral votes must a candidate win to be declared president?
100
270
435
538
What are the 4 factors of production?
Land, labor, production entrepreneurship
Land, resources, production, capital
Land, entrepreneurship, supply, capital
Land,labor,capital,entrepreneurship
How are federal judges selected?
Nominated by the President, confirmed by the Senate.
Nominated by the President, confirmed by the House of Representatives
They are elected
They are selected by the previous judge
Appellate Jurisdiction is when:
a court is the first to hear a case
a court has the authority to hear a case last
a court reviews the decision of a lower court
power is shared between the Federal and State courts to hear a certain case
What is the legislative branch of North Carolina called?
Congress
Senate
General Assembly
State Council
Who is head of the state executive branch in North Carolina
President
Governor
Speaker of the House
Mayor
What is the electoral college?
a college where you can study politics
a government building where congress members work
the people who cast the final vote for president
a place for new presidents to study techniques on how to properly run the country
