WorksheetsTyler McDonald
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
Which statement best expresses the principle "consent of the governed"?
The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year
All Bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives
We the People of the United States...establish this constitution
No person except natural born Citzens... shall be eligible to the office of president
Which statement is an example of the principle "rule of law"?
A city council member is found guilty of speeding
a state senator is relected for his/her second term
a crime suspect is informed of his constitutional rights
a citizen is shown how to register to vote
These headlines best illustrate the concept of -
democracy
consent of the governed
rule of law
popular sovereignty
"...and that government of the people, by the people and for the people, shall not perish from teh earth - Abraham Lincoln
This quote from the Gettysburg Address best defines which principle of American constitutional government
separation of powers
limited government
rule of law
democratic government
"In the United States, voters elect public office holders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf"
What fundamental principle is described above?
consent of the governed
limited government
representative government
rule of law
The political principle of "consent of the governed" is best described as
people are the source of power
office holders are appointed
courts are supreme
government powers are limited
Which early American document is the best title for the diagram below
__________________________________________
I I I
unalienable rights Life liberty and pursuit of happiness All people are equal under the law
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of independence
Which document was written with this stated purpose?
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Why were the charters of the Virginia Company of London important?
They created the federal court system
They established a national banking system
They guaranteed colonists the same rights as Englishmen
They stated the colonists grievances against the English King
The first national government of the United States was created by the -
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution of the US
Inaugural Address
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union..."
This phrase best refers to the -
failed policeis made by foreign officials
grievances in the Declaration of Independence
national problems caused by outdated laws
weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation
What document did Thomas Jefferson write that supported teh expression of religious beliefs and opinions
Virginia Statue for Religious Freddoms
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Constitution of the United States of America
Articles of Confederation
Which house of Congress is the larger house? (435 members)
Senate
House of Representatives
The White House
The Supreme Court
What branch can declare a presidential action to be unconstitutional?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
What branch can appoint a justice to the Supreme Court?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
How can the judicial branch check the legislative branch?
Approve presidential appointments
Declare laws passed by Congress to be unconstitutional
Call a special session of Congress
Declare presidential acts unconstitutional
How can the President limit the power of the Judicial Branch?
By approving judicial nominations
By impeaching a federal judge
By vetoing laws
By appointing judges to the court
What branch has the power to impeach the president?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
What branch is having its power checked when
the President vetoes a bill?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
none
This branch checks the legislative branch by saying that a law is unconstitutional.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
What branch is having its power checked when Congress impeaches a judge?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
none
What branch is having its power checked when Congress impeaches a president?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
none
The President announces that he will run for a third term in order to solve economic problems facing the nation. What can another branch do to "check" the president?
The judicial branch can call a special session of Congress.
The legislative branch can impeach the president.
The legislative branch can grant a pardon.
Congress passes a law that makes beards illegal since they could help spread disease. Punishment for having a beard is a $1,000 fine. What can another branch do to "check" the power of Congress?
The judicial branch can declare the law unconstitutional.
The executive branch can impeach members of Congress.
The legislative branch can call a special session of Congress.
What branch is the governor of VA in charge of?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
This picture is showing the principle of —
separation of powers
checks & balances
federalism
democracy
Local laws are called
Laws
Charters
Ordinances
Rules
Commissioner of Revenue
Clerk of the Circuit Court
???
Sheriff
Which position is missing that every local government has to have?
Governor
Manager
Treasurer
President
What is the job of Congress, General Assembly, Board of Supervisors and Councils?
Make the laws
Interpret the laws
Execute the laws
Veto the laws
What is the basic reason laws are made?
In response to problems or issues
In response to what other countries are doing
In response to how well the economy is doing
In response to how the president is behaving
In which document would you find a long list of grievances against King George, and the phrase "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"?
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution
The Federalist Papers
The Declaration of Independence
Which headline(s) demonstrates the media's role in identifying candidates in an election.
3
4
1
2
Which of the following best supports the cartoonist's opinion of campaign costs?
Politicians are consumed by the price of campaigning for public office
Candidates enjoy spending large amounts of money to win elections
candidates are not concerned about campaign spending
politicians make large amounts of money from campaigns
The high cost of getting elected has changed campaigns for political office by -
requiring the national government to pay all campaign costs
giving special interest groups an increased influence
discouraging development of PAC's (political action committees)
expanding opportunities for people to run for office
What do you call campaign statements that can be proven?
fact
opinion
bias
propaganda
Issue oriented special interest groups have increased influence on elections. This is a result of --
parties
rising campaign costs
campaign finance reform
democracy
One example of mass media used in political campaigns is --
to discourage political mailings
to emphasize issues
to exchange posters
to broadcast same points of view
Which would best replace the question mark in this web?
conducting voter surveys
holding debates
analyzing election results
recognizing bias
Which term below is a selection of an item or action from a set of possible alternatives?
opportunity cost
choice
production
consumption
Which term below is what is given up when a choice is made (the second-best alternative)?
opportunity cost
choice
production
consumption
Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding a traditional economy?
(Select 2.)
Economic decisions are based on supply and demand.
Economic decisions are based on custom and historical precedent.
People often perform the same type of work as their parents and grandparents, regardless of ability or potential.
People choose their careers based on skills and preferences.
Which of the following are characteristics of a
mixed economy?
(Select all answers that apply.)
In the private sector, individuals and businesses are the owners and decision makers.
In the public sector, individuals and businesses are the owners and decision makers.
In the public sector, the government is the owner and decision maker.
Most economies today, including the U.S. economy, are mixed economies.
In the private sector, the government is the owner and decision maker.
Which type of resource is the person who has the ideas for new businesses?
natural
human
capital
entrepreneurship
Which type of resource is tools, equipment, and investment money?
natural
human
capital
entrepreneurship
Mason loves science and wants to become a doctor but he is learning how to make clay bricks like his father and grandfather.
Free Market
Traditional
Mixed
Command
Krishanda works in a private company that has to follow government rules for public safety.
Free Market
Command
Mixed
Traditional
The buying and selling of goods and services by all nations in a worldwide market is called -
globalization
NAFTA
Interdependence
Megalopolis
What is one way to lower the cost of production?
Hire additional workers
Offer discount prices
Use more resources
Create new technologies
Dan has $5,000. He wants to invest his money in the type of business that has the least amount of risk. In which type of business should he invest?
Proprietorship
Corporation
Partnership
Battleship
Which type of business organization can act as one legal entity regardless of its number of owners?
Entreneurship
Proprietorship
Corporation
Partnership
In the U.S. economy, what do businesses buy from consumers?
Resources (land, labor, etc)
Interest
Taxes
Goods and services
The U.S. economy is a __________ economy.
Traditional
Free Market
Command
Mixed
Who am I?
1)This is the point where supply and demand meet. 2)Everyone who wants to sell at that price can sell. 3)Everyone who wants to buy at that price can buy
The Price of Equal Supply and Demand
Best Price
Right Price
Equilibrium Price
The use of technology can help lower the cost of production.
True
False
Obeying the law, paying taxes, and serving in court are examples of a citizens civic -
responsibilities
liberties
individual rights
duties
What happens to citizens who do not fulfill a civic duty
They must pay higher taxes
They are no longer guaranteed due process
they face legal consequences
they lose their citizenship
Which of the following is a civic responsibility
Obey laws
serve in the military if drafted
pay taxes
serve as a witness on a jury
vote
All of the following are civic responsibilities except -
vote
pay taxes
run for office
respect the rights of others
Actions that are required by law so that our government may be effective of all U.S. citizens are known as what?
Civic Mandates
Civic Duties
Civic Responsibilities
Civic Trusts
Select the following actions that are considered civic duties. Choose all that apply.
