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Mock Q3 CSA 2022

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What principle states that citizens give authority to the government in exchange for the protection of their rights.

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Representative Government

c)

Limited Government

d)

Consent of the Governed

2.

What fundamental political principle is described here?

a)

Consent of the Governed

b)

Limited Government

c)

Representative government

d)

Rule of law

3.

"We the People" best describes which political principle?

a)

Consent of the Governed

b)

Limited Government

c)

Representative Government

d)

Rule of Law

4.

Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution in over 200 years?

a)

Courts strike down many amendments

b)

It is a complex process that takes time

c)

Changes are too small to need amendments

d)

There's a limit to to how many amendments you can have

5.
a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

6.

What are the functions of political parties?

a)

Recruit and nominate candidates

b)

Monitor officeholders

c)

Educate others about campaign issues

d)

Create campaign slogans

e)

Help candidates win

7.
Rising campaign costs have led to
a)
Term limits for those borrowing money to finance their campaigns.
b)
Candidates borrowing money from the Political Parties reserve fund
c)
campaign finance reform
d)
Some candidates dropping out due to inadequate international funding.
8.

Organizations formed by interest groups;  collect and raise money from groups members give money to candidates who supports their views

a)
interest groups
b)
PACs (poltical action committees)
c)
third parties
d)
political parties
9.
a)

Bill is introduced by a registered voter

b)

Bill is introduced by a member of congress

c)

Exercise of judicial review by the judicial branch

d)

President vetoes the legislation

10.

When the president delivers an address to Congress each year to propose legislation, he is acting as the-

a)

Chief Citizen

b)

Chief Diplomat

c)

Party Chief

d)

Chief Legislator

11.

The Governor is the head of the Virginia armed forces. Which role is this?

a)

Chief Citizen

b)

Commander-in-Chief

c)

Party Chief

d)

Chief Legislator

12.

What is the best title for the diagram?

a)

Influence of Media on Policy-making

b)

Influence of Special Interest Groups

c)

Lawmaking Process in the Virginia General Assembly

d)

Lawmaking Process in Congress

13.

Law passed at local level of government -

a)

Charter

b)

Statute

c)

Ordinance

d)

Rule

14.

Document that lists the powers of a city.

a)

Bill

b)

Ordianance

c)

Charter

d)

Statute

15.
Who is the legislative body in cities and towns?
a)
Elected council
b)
Board of supervisors
c)
Governor
16.

Define Board of Supervisors-

a)

Executive head elected by voters in a town or city

b)

The law making body of a city

c)

Oversees k-12 education

d)

The law making body of a county

17.
What federal court has a judge, no jury, and appellate jurisdiction?
a)
US District Court
b)
US Supreme Court
c)
US Circuit Court
d)
US Court of Appeals
18.
Virginia Court with/without a jury, has a judge, and appellate jurisdiction from district courts.
a)
Court of Appeals of VA
b)
Circuit court
c)
District Court
d)
Supreme Court
19.
Federal court with a judge, original jurisdiction, and with/without a jury.
a)
US Circuit Court
b)
VA Supreme Court
c)
US District Court
d)
US Court of Appeals
20.
What floor would a person go to if they wanted to appeal their case from the Court of Appeals of Virginia?
a)
1st floor
b)
2nd floor
c)
3rd floor
d)
4th floor
21.
Highest court in the land with justices, appellate and limited original jurisdiction.
a)
US Supreme Court
b)
US District Court
c)
US Court of Appeals
d)
VA Supreme Court
22.
The sign above suggests the hearing is taking place at what court?
a)
Juvenile and Domestic Relations
b)
Circuit Court
c)
Supreme Court
d)
Court of Appeals
23.
The US has a dual court system, which consists of state and federal courts.
a)
False
b)
True
24.
Virginia court with appellate jurisdiction to review decisions of circuit courts. This court has no jury and only a judge.
a)
Court of Appeals
b)
Circuit Court
c)
General District Court
d)
Juvenile and Family Court
25.
What floor would a person go to have their case heard for the first time?
a)
1st floor
b)
2nd floor
c)
3rd floor
26.
Highest court in Virginia with justices, appellate and limited original jurisdiction
a)
Court of Appeals of Virginia
b)
Virginia Supreme Court
c)
General District Court
d)
Circuit Court
27.
The lowest court in Virginia hears cases with a judge, and has original jurisdiction in family/juvenile cases, as well as for misdemeanors.
a)
Circuit Court
b)
Virginia Supreme Court
c)
General District Court
d)
Court of Appeals of Virginia
28.
This court is apart of the Virginia court system and has original jurisdiction with felony criminal cases.
a)
Circuit Court
b)
District Court
c)
Juvenile and Domestic Relations
d)
Court of Appeals of VA
29.

What is the power of judicial review?

a)

Power to stop the judicial branch from doing something unwise

b)

Grants more powers to the judicial branch of government

c)

Power to declare laws and executive actions unconstitutional

d)

Power to review a decision of a lower court

30.

What document is the supreme law of the land?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

d)

US Constitution

31.

What court case established the principle of judicial review at the national level of government?

a)

Monroe v. Marbury

b)

Brown v. Board of Education

c)

Marbury v. Madison

d)

Plessy v. Ferguson

32.

What is a criminal case?

a)

Disagreement between two parties

b)

Where someone is released from jail

c)

When someone is accused of breaking a contract

d)

Where someone is accused of breaking a law

33.
When police have a good reason to believe a suspect has been involved in a crime, they have —
a)
Criminal cases
b)
Warrants for crimes
c)
Probable cause
d)
Criminal cause
34.

Who is the plaintiff in this case?

a)

Teddy Whitaker

b)

Charles Smith

c)

Paloma Mason

d)

Carl Johns

35.
What is a civil case?
a)
When someone goes to the Supreme Court
b)
When someone breaks the law
c)
When someone is caught speeding
d)
Disagreement between two parties
36.
In what part of a criminal case will a defendant be formally charged and enter a plea?
a)
Trial
b)
Arraignment
c)
Indictment
d)
Preliminary hearing
37.

All of the following are steps in a criminal case EXCEPT —

a)

Arraignment

b)

Arrest

c)

Complaint filed

d)

Trial

38.
A person accused of a crime is the -
a)
Defendant
b)
Prosecutor
c)
Judge
d)
Jury
39.

Your friend buys a brand new iPhone. You borrow the phone over the weekend and end up cracking the screen your friend is now suing you for the damages. Criminal or civil case?

a)

Criminal

b)

Civil

40.

A student is caught stealing Chromebooks from school. Criminal or civil case?

a)

Civil

b)

Criminal

41.

Money used to get the defendant (someone accused of a crime) out of jail is called

a)

Plea money

b)

Bail

c)

Arraignment fea

d)

Jurisdiction

42.

Choose the 2 due process amendments below.

a)

6th

b)

14th

c)

5th

d)

12th

43.

What landmark Supreme Court case will establish due process for the national level of government?

a)

Madison v. Arizona

b)

Marbury v. Arizona

c)

Miranda v. Arizona

d)

Monroe v. Arizona

44.

Due Process of Law is the constitutional protection against unfair governmental.... (choose 2)

a)

Actions

b)

Powers

c)

Amendments

d)

Laws

45.

The 14th Amendment prohibits what 2 levels of government from acting in an unfair manner?

a)

Regional

b)

National

c)

Local

d)

State

46.

The national government is prohibited from acting in an unfair manner by what amendment?

a)

4th

b)

5th

c)

11th

d)

14th

47.

A woman was arrested and held in jail for a month without being told the reason. Which of her constitutional rights was violated?

a)

Due Process

b)

Cruel and unusual punishment

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Checks and Balances

48.

Which of the following best demonstrates the media focusing public attention on a specific issue?

a)

A press conference is held to question the President on the removal of troops from Iraq

b)

The local news station runs a week long story about the condition of schools throughout the state

c)

A debate is held between the Republican candidates seeking the nomination for Presidency

d)

The governor is interviewed about his involvement in a scheme to redraw district lines to favor his party

49.

"Candidate Jones Lied About His Taxes"

What role does the media have by posting this headline?

a)

giving a contribution

b)

broadcasting different points of view

c)

holding gov't officials accountable

d)

offering a forum for opposing viewpoints

50.

Goals set by politicians to solve problems by creating laws-

a)

political process

b)

two party system

c)

public opinion

d)

public policy

51.

A person whose job it is to influence officials and convince them to vote a particular way on proposed laws-

a)

Lobbyist

b)

Candidate

c)

Campaign assistant

d)

Policymaker

52.

A group of people with a common interest in a public issue.

a)

Lobbyists

b)

Interest groups

c)

Public agenda

d)

Public policy

53.

This letter is an example of-

a)

Demonstrating

b)

Lobbying

c)

Policymaking

d)

Campaigning

54.

Which of the following are international issues and events that would require public policy decisions? Choose 2.

a)

Public health concerns during a pandemic

b)

Public safety in the event of terrorism acts

c)

Potholes in streets as a result of excess snow

d)

Concerns about global warming

55.

Which of the following demonstrates the media offering a forum for opposing viewpoints?

a)

A debate is held between the candidates running for governor

b)

A news story focuses on a local school’s plan for improving test scores

c)

A headline about a government official’s mishandling of state funds

d)

A press conference regarding a controversial decision made by the governor

56.

Local governments preparing a response for an international health crisis would most likely⎯

a)

end visits by international travelers

b)

develop a public safety plan

c)

shut down airports to all travel

d)

ask the military to police the city

57.

What is the best title for the list?

a)

Naturalized citizens

b)

Role of mass media in elections

c)

Ways to evaluate mass media

d)

Functions of political parties.

58.

A reporter asks a political candidate about her past business dealings.


What is this an example of?

a)

Focusing on selected issues

b)

Holding government officials accountable

c)

Media offering a forum for opposing viewpoints

59.

Responsibilities of ______________

a)

Political Parties

b)

Political Action Committees

c)

Interest Groups

d)

Lobbyists

60.
According to this table, what will happen if the price of a slice of pizza decreases from $2.50 to $1.00?
a)
Customers will not buy as much pizza.
b)
Profits of pizza makers will increase.
c)
There will not be enough pizza produced.
d)
The cost of producing pizzas will rise.
61.
What is the opportunity cost of going to the movies?
a)
Value of the computer game.
b)
Price of the movie tickets.
c)
Time of buying the computer game.
d)
Enjoyment of seeing the movies.
62.
Hot Dog City is competing with Hot Dog Town.  Which incentive would most likely motivate consumers to eat at Hot Dog City?
a)
Hot Dog City decreases their supply of hot dogs to create a scarcity situation.
b)
Hot Dog City advertises that it has been in business for 10 years.
c)
Hot Dog City offers a free drink with purchase at Hot Dog City.
d)
Hot Dog City raises their prices in order to make more money per sale.
63.
The government of the Soviet Union provided food for its citizens.  However, the food was often in short supply, had little variety, and was of poor quality.  What type of economy was the Soviet Union?
a)
Mixed
b)
Market
c)
Command
d)
Traditional
64.
Most countries today have which type of economic system?
a)
Mixed
b)
Market
c)
Traditional
d)
Command
65.
Which economic system has the least amount of government involvement in decision making?
a)
Mixed
b)
Market
c)
Command
d)
Traditional
66.
_________________ results in lower prices and better quality goods and services.
a)
Consumer Sovereignty
b)
Private Property
c)
Profit
d)
Competition
67.
The amount of money you make after all expenses have been paid is called what?
a)
Profit
b)
Competition
c)
Private Property
d)
Free Markets
68.
In 2000, the Heinz Corporation began selling purple ketchup.  Sales were low and within a few years Heinz stopped selling it.  Which characteristic of our economy was demonstrated in this example?
a)
Private Property
b)
Consumer Soveregnity
c)
Profit
d)
Competition
69.
What term describes a business that is allowed to act as a legal person (entity)?
a)
Proprietorship
b)
Corporation
c)
Partnership
d)
Democracy
70.
This picture best demonstrates which trait of the U.S. Economy?
a)
Competition
b)
Profit
c)
Free Markets
d)
Consumer Soveregnity
71.

Target acts a legal entity and has many owners. What type of business structure is Target?

a)

Proprietorship

b)

Partnership

c)

Entrepreneur

d)

Corporation

72.
The point where the supply and demand curves intersect determines what?
a)
Consumption
b)
Supply
c)
Price
d)
Production
73.

Select the resources that you see.

a)

Technology

b)

Capital

c)

Financial

d)

Natural

74.

Select the resources that you see.

a)

Natural

b)

Financial

c)

Human

d)

Entrepreneurship

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