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WorksheetsCIVICS AND ECON FINAL EXAM PREPARATION / STUDY GUIDE
Total questions: 107
Worksheet time: 54mins
What is the main focus of the study of economics?
determining how to balance scarce resources with unlimited needs and wants
setting tax rates that will be fair to all citizens
establishing an equal balance of wealth within a nation
putting together a process to provide public goods and services to all citizens
In a traditional economy, how are the basic economic questions answered? "what will we make, how will we make it and whom shall we make it for?"
A group of economic experts make the decisions.
Tradition and custom determine economic choices.
A centralized leader regulates the economy.
Producers and consumers make economic choices.
Which type of economic system is characterized by government control over the four factors of production "land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship"
Traditional
Free Market
Mixed
Command
What is considered to be the greatest accomplishment of the government under the Articles of Confederation?
the resettlement of Native Americans west of the Mississippi River
he negotiation of a peace treaty with Great Britain
the establishment of the Northwest Land Ordinance
the finalization of the terms of the Albany Plan of Union
What do the Mayflower Compact and the House of Burgesses collectively represent?
expansion of the Anglican Church into the New World
the tradition of self government in the colonies
the guarantee of total religious freedom in the 13 colonies
England's reluctance to allow any colonial independence
What was the main reason why the Articles of Confederation were replaced?
It did not establish a Congress to pass federal laws.
States were not allowed to collect taxes under the Articles.
It did not protect the fundamental rights of citizens.
It failed to give the national government enough power.
What was the main difference between the plans proposed by Virginia and New Jersey at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
The New Jeresy Plan included the principle of separation of powers; the Virginia plan did not.
The New Jersey Plan counted slaves in a state's population; the Virginia Plan did not.
The New Jersey Plan called for no executive branch; the Virginia Plan wanted a group executive.
The New Jersey Plan was based on equal representation; the Virginia Plan called for representation based on population.
What was one way the U.S. Constitution differed from the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution gave more power to the state governments.
The Constitution forbid the government from taxing the people.
The Constitution set up three branches of government.
The Constitution was more difficult to amend.
Why did the Founding Fathers abandon attempts to revise the Articles of Confederation and decide to write a whole new Constitution?
They realized that the national government needed to be stronger.
They felt the individual state governments should be strengthened.
They did not believe that the national government should be limited.
They wanted to create a government that was more like a monarchy.
The colonists cry of "NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION" expressed what belief?
Foreign nations should not be able to tax colonial imports.
Governments should operate with the consent of the governed.
Voting rights should be extended to all white men.
Only Parliament should have the power to make laws for the colonies.
Because their economy was based on Mercantilism, why where the American colonies so important to Britain "England"?
The colonists provided raw materials and markets for finished goods.
The colonists provided necessary tax revenue.
The colonists sent soldiers to serve in the British army.
The colonists protected the land from being taken over by France.
Which statement best describes the American government under the Articles of Confederation?
It was a league of friendship, in which the states were sovereign and the national government had only weak powers.
It was a centralized system in which the national government held the most power, but the states had control over purely local matters.
It was a centralized system with power concentrated solely in the national government.
It was a federal system almost identical to the government set up by the Constitution.
What is the main characteristic of "Capitalism?"
The government is responsible for setting price ceilings.
The government maintains ownership of natural resources.
Methods of production are determined by custom.
There is private ownership and competition.
In a Capitalist economy, who owns the means of production?
The government
Central planners
Private individuals
The wealthiest citizens
Which of the following is the best example of a natural resource?
Trucks
Boxes / Tools
Machines / Robots
Water
According to Adam Smith's book "The Wealth of Nations", what motivates people?
patiotism
equality
economic justice
self-interest
Who has the power to impeach the President?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Vice-President
Which Constitutional principle to share power between the states and the national government?
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Rule of Law
How often are seats within the United States House of Representatives "Reapportioned?"
Every 2 Years
Every 4 Years
Every 6 Years
Every 10 Years
Who has the power to put an impeached President on trial?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Vice-President
If the President vetoes a bill, what can still happen to make it a law?
Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote of both houses.
A senator can filibuster until the president changes the veto.
The state governors can override the veto with a 3/4 vote.
The Supreme Court can issue a resolution declaring the bill constitutional.
How often is the U.S. Census conducted "taken?"
Every 5 Years
Every 10 Years
Every 15 Years
Every 20 Years
What is the length of term for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
2 Years
4 Years
6 Years
8 Years
What is the length of term for a member of the U.S. Senate?
2 Years
4 Years
6 Years
8 Years
What is the role of the legislative branch?
to make laws
to enforce laws
to enforce state laws
to interpret laws
What is the main role of the Executive branch?
To make laws
To enforce laws
To approve state laws
To interpret laws
What is the main role of the Judicial branch?
To make laws
To enforce laws
To approve state laws
To interpret laws
By which process does a U.S. Supreme Court Justice get his / her job?
appointed by Congress, approved by the president
appointed by the Chief Justice, approved by the Senate
appointed by the president, approved by the Senate
appointed by the president, approved by the Chief Justice
How does the system of Checks and Balances tie together the branches that make up the federal government?
It purposefully weakens the legislative branch.
It allows for changes to be made to the Constitution.
It prevents use of the veto to stop proposed laws.
It places restraints on the powers of each branch.
As the Chief Executive, what is the President's main job?
to appoint state governors
to determine the constitutionality of laws
to carry out and enforce laws
to approve laws made at the state level
What role is the President fulfilling when he / she acts as leader of the mililtary?
Chief Legislator
Economic Leader
Chief Executive
Commander-in-Chief
Where can the six major goals of the U.S. Constitution be found?
in the Articles of Confederation
in the Preamble to the Constitution
in the Bill of Rights
in the Declaration of Independence
Which event would best demonstrate the principle of "Checks and Balances?"
Vice President Kamala Harris running for president
President Obama vetoing an appropriations bill
Hillary Clinton becoming a politician after serving as First Lady
President George W. Bush being related to a previous president
What term is used to describe the powers given to the states by the 10th Amendment?
concurrent powers
delegated powers
implied powers
reserved powers
Interpret the chart and answer the question
"What principle of the U.S. Constitution is most evident in this chart?"
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
What indicator does the United States government use to track inflation?
The Unemployment Rate
The Consumer Price Index "CPI"
The Stock Market
The Real-Estate Market
In which phase of the business cycle is there high unemployment?
Preak
Contraction
Trough
Expansion
In which phase of the business cycle is there low unemployment?
Preak
Contraction
Trough
Expansion
Which is true of a nation that is experiencing "Stagflation?"
The nation has high unemployment and high inflation.
The nation has low unemployment but high inflation.
The nation has high unemployment but low inflation.
The nation has low unemployment and low inflation.
What type of products are measures by Gross Domestic Product "GDP?"
Final products
Intermediate products
Capital products
Investment products
In which phase of the business cycle is are interest rates usually the highest?
Preak
Contraction
Trough
Expansion
Which category makes up the largest part of Gross Domestic Product "GDP?"
personal expenditures
government expenditures
private investment
net exports
What would happen to the U.S. economy if the government decided to pay off the national debt by printing more money?
The economy would be stronger.
There would a big jump in inflation.
Unemployment rates would drop.
The cost of products would decrease.
What type of Congressional committee would be created to conduct a specific investigation that would last a limited amount of time?
A joint committee
A conference committee
A special committee
A standing committee
What is the main goal of all fiscal policy enacted by the government?
To keep taxes low
to provide services to citizens
to regulate the economy
to create jobs
Which is true about the Full Faith and Credit clause in the Constitution?
It prohibits Congress from passing a federal law that violates a state law.
It forces all states to have the same laws.
It requires all state laws to be approved by Congress.
It requires states to honor laws and court decisions of other states.
What is the first step in a bill becoming a law?
A conference committee debates it.
The President signs it
The U.S. Senate votes on it
It is introduced and given a name and number.
What is the main responsibility of the Federal Reserve?
to protect the government's gold reserves
to lend money to individuals
to control the supply of money
to determine the federal budget
What is the overall purpose of both monetary and fiscal policy?
to keep taxes low
to help manage the business cycle
to reduce competition from imports
to expand the welfare program
What situation causes deficit spending?
The government saves more money than it spends.
The government spends more money than it earns in tax revenue.
The government transfers money from one organization to another.
The government earns interest on money it invests.
What is the job of a Conference Committee / Reconciliation Committee in Congress?
to debate the constitutionality of a proposed law
to compromise on the Senate and House versions of a bill
to schedule debates on the bill in both houses of Congress
to determine a punishment for people who break the law
Why would the Federal Reserve raise interest rates?
to increase the amount of money in circulation
to decrease the amount of money in circulation
to make it easier for people to borrow money
to create jobs for people in the banking industry
What constitutes an economic recession?
the real GDP increases for six months
the real GDP decreases for a year
the real GDP increases for a year
the real GDP decreases for six months
If the U.S. economy were to begin to slow down or fall into a recession, what would Congress do in order to help stimulate it?
lower taxes
cut government spending
lower interest rates
raise the reserve requirement
Why must all appropriation bills "spending bills" originate in the U.S. House of Representatives?
The House of Representatives has exclusive power over appropriation bills, while the Senate has exclusive power over foreign policy bills.
All bills must originate in the House of Representatives, regardless of content before moving to the Senate for final approval.
The House of Representatives has always been popularly elected and is considered to be the best representation of the will of the people.
More members of the House of Representatives have more financial and business experience than members of the Senate.
Study the attached graph below and answer the question
"What would be the best title for this graph?"
The supply and demand for pizza
The Circular Flow Model
The Business Cycle
A Demand Schedule
In which system of government would a King be the head of state?
dictatorship
republic
democracy
monarchy
In a democracy, who is sovereign "who rules"
The people
The government
The states
The President
Which of the following is a requirement to become a naturalized citizen of the United States?
maintain residency in the United States for 14 years
pass an exam on basic United States history and government
score high enough on an intelligence assessment
be fluent in 3 languages, including English
What is the most common way that a dictator gains power?
by force
by divine right
by an election by the people
by appointment of monarch
How are primary elections different than general elections?
All states hold primaries, but only certain states hold general elections.
Primaries narrow down the field of candidates, and general elections determine a winner.
General elections are only held every four years, and primaries are held every year.
Incumbents have an advantage in primaries but have no advantage in general elections.
What is the most common reason why people do not vote?
Illness
Apathy
Incarceration
Bad weather
If neither candidate in a Presidential election receives a majority of electoral votes, who decides the outcome of the election?
The U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. Senate
The U.S. Supreme Court
State governors
Why did the framers of the U.S. Constitution create the electoral college for electing the President?
to allow Congress to control the election process
to encourage the president to campaign in large states
to restrict the power of the executive branch
to prevent uneducated voters from making a poor decision
Who is given the power to set voter qualifications?
Congress
The Supreme Court
State governments
Political parties
What is required for a candidate to win a Presidential election in the United States?
A 2/3rds majority in Congress
More than 50 percent of the popular vote
270 votes in the Electoral College
A majority of votes in at least 25 states
What factor(s) are used to determine the number of electoral votes that each state is given?
the number of people who voted for the winning candidate
the total number of senators plus representatives in the state
the number of newly elected congressmen the state has selected
the number of registered voters residing in the state
If the President and Vice-President were no longer able to serve in office, who would become President?
The Secretary of State
The Speaker of the House
The President Pro-Tempore of the Senate
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
What type of organization can an interest group create so that it can collect and donate money to political campaigns and parties?
A Steering Committee "SC"
A Political Action Committee "PAC"
A Lobbying Committee "LC"
A Conference Committee "CC"
Examine the attached image
"What political practice is represented by the attached image in which political parties get to redraw congressional districts that favor one political party over another?"
Gerrymandering
Reconciliation
Reapportionment
Redlining
In which election is voter turnout likely to be the highest?
Mayor
Senator
President
Governor
Study the attached chart and answer the question...
"Julie Ellis wants to run for President of the United States, she is Jewish, 31 year old female who was born in Russia while her United States parents were on vacation. Which qualification makes Ellis ineligible for the Presidency?
She is a woman
She is too young
She is wrong religion
She is not a U.S. Citizen
What argument would be used by someone wanting to reform the electoral college process?
The Electoral College should be a winner-take-all system.
The Electoral College favors third party candidates.
The Electoral College does not always elect the winner of the popular vote.
The Electoral College was not originally included in the Constitution.
If a political candidate attempts to appeal to voters by focusing on his / her humble, impoverished childhood, what propaganda technique is being used?
Name calling
Stacked cards
Glittering generalities
Just plain folks
What type of propaganda technique is a candidate using if he / she has a famous celebrity appear in television ads supporting the candidate's election?
Endorsement
Glittering Generalities
Bandwagon
Name-Calling
Which action ended the practice of requiring citizens to pass a literacy test before being able to register to vote?
the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
the ratification of the 19th Amendment
the ratification on the 26th Amendment
Study the poster, then answer the question....
"What propaganda technique is demonstrated in this poster promoting the election of Donald Trump?
Endorsements
Glittering Generalities
Bandwagon
Just Plain Folks
Study the attached chart and answer the question...
"What is the correct order in which these steps take place during a Presidential election?"
C, B, D, A
D, C, B, A
A, B, D, C
B, D, C, A
Which is an example of a blue-collar job?
Auto-Mechanic
Banker
Professional Athlete
Veterinarian
Which is an example of a white-collar job?
Plumber
Electrician
Cashier
Attorney
Where does the U.S. government get the majority of its revenues?
Fines
Taxes
Investments
Fees
What process found in the 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, allows the government to take private land and use it for public projects?
Opportunity Cost
Eminent Domain
Free Enterprise
Laissez-Faire
All of the following are reasons why society needs laws, EXCEPT?
To keep the peace
To deter unwanted behavior
To promote anarchy
To keep the peace
Which type of law is involved if a defendant argues that he / she is a victim of an unreasonable search and seizure by the police?
Statutory Law
Civil Law
Administrative Law
Constitutional Law
A mailman tripped over a loose step leading to the mailbox on your front porch. He broke his leg and is now suing you for medical expenses. The lawsuit claims that you are at fault for not repairing the step and wants you to pay damages. What type of law is involved in this case?
Statutory Law
Civil Law
Administrative Law
Constitutional Law
What type of law involves the development of rules and regulations by the Executive branch to help it carry out its duties to the United States?
Example: The President / Federal Aviation Administration orders that all commercial airliners must be equipped with a specific piece of technology.
Statutory Law
Civil Law
Administrative Law
Constitutional Law
Which of the following best describes a courtroom practicing the "adversarial system?"
Judge acts as a third attorney, taking a lead role in questioning witnesses
Two attorneys representing different sides argue their best case to the court
A panel of five to nine judges hear a case, ask questions, and decide on a verdict
A government organization kidnaps the defendant and sends them to a secret prison outside of the country
Which of the following best represents the correct sequence of events in the beginning of a criminal trial?
arraignment / pre-trial hearing / arrest / indictment
indictment / arrest / arraignment / pre-trial hearing
pre-trial hearing / arrest / arraignment / indictment
arrest / pre-trial hearing / indictment / arraignment
The American legal system's use of precedence comes from English Common Law. What does it mean when a judge uses "precedence" to make a decision in a case?
The judge arrives at an opinion unlike any in the past.
The judge relies heavily on previous opinions in similar cases.
The judge does not refer to the U.S. Constitution.
The judge asks for the opinions of several other justices.
Where did the concept of "citizenship" originate? Where did it start?
Great Britain
Ancient Greece and Rome
Medieval Europe
Ancient China
Those actions that are required by law of all citizens are called?
Example: paying taxes or serving on a jury.
Duties
Rights
Repsonsibilities
Obligations
Those actions that all good citizens should do, but which are not required by the law are called?
Example: volunteering to pick up trash, looking after your neighbor
Duties
Rights
Repsonsibilities
Obligations
The concept that the relationship between the government and the people is a voluntary agreement is called?
Federalism
Social Contract
Natural Rights
Citizenship
A legal process by which an alien "non-citizen" may become a citizen?
Naturalization
Native Born
Just Sanguinis
Jus Solis
The Magna Carta, The Petition of Right, The English Bill of Rights influenced the future U.S. Constitution by establishing which U.S. principle?
Trial by Jury
No taxation without consent
Rights to security of a person's property
All of these ideas contributed to the U.S. Constitution
The main argument within the Declaration of Independence was based on the Enlightenment philosophy of?
Thomas Hobbes
Baron De Montesquieu
John Locke
Jean Jacques Rousseau
How did the Stamp Act, Tea Acts and Intolerable Acts encourage American colonists to consider revolution against British rule?
The laws ignored the wishes of American representatives in Parliament.
The laws raised taxes in the American colonies without granting the colonists representation in Parliament.
The laws exposed British plans to expand the American colonies farther west on the continent.
The laws represented an effort in Britain (England) to end the slave trade in the colonies.
Last year the United States imported "bought" far more goods from China that it exported "sold" to China. When one nation buys more products than it sells to another nation, this is an example of a?
Trade deficit / Unfavorable balance of trade
Trade surplus / Favorable balance of trade
Trade bargain / Equality of trade
Trade Imposition / Ambiguity of Trade
Trade Suppression / Trade Embargo
Bob has just resigned his job as a math teacher effective today, however his new job at Well Fargo will not start until three more weeks. Using this example Bob is undergoing which type of unemployment.
Seasonal
Structural
Cyclical
Frictional
Once again Bob is back at work serving as a shopping mall Santa Claus to pick up some extra money to supplement his income. However, after Christmas Bob will no longer be employed as a Santa Claus. At this point he will be suffering which type of unemployment?
Seasonal
Structural
Cyclical
Frictional
The total value of all goods and services produced within a country within one year is often called?
Gross Domestic Product
Consumer Total Production
Aggregate Demand
Aggregate Supply
Tony's family is going on vacation to Disneyland for two weeks, however Tony has to attend football camp during that same two weeks. Tony chooses to go to Disneyworld with his family and not attend football camp. By giving up football camp Tony has demonstrated what economic concept?
Law of Supply
Opportunity Cost
Marginal Cost
Law of Diminishing Returns
Which of the following answers would best describe the "factors of production" needed to open a business?
Land, labor, technology and capital.
Capital, labor, creativity and land.
Entrepreneurship, management, labor and finance.
Land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship.
The law of supply states that?
The higher the price the lower the supply.
The higher the price the higher the supply
The lower the price, the higher the demand.
The higher the price, the higher the demand
Which of the following would make the demand for a good inelastic?
It responds to price.
It is a want, not a need.
It has many substitutes.
It is a need, not a want.
A leftward shift of a supply curve indicates which of the following?
A decrease in the demand for a product.
An increase in the supply of a product.
A decrease in the supply of a product.
An increase in the demand of a product.
A rightward shift of a demand curve would indicate which of the following?
A decrease in the demand for a product.
An increase in the supply of a product.
A decrease in the supply of a product.
An increase in the demand of a product.
