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Coach Jumpstart Plus | Civics & Economics | Coached Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
1. A representative government is one in which --
a)

A. leaders make all economic decisions

b)

B. federal courts interpret the law

c)

C. government leaders are appointed by the president

d)

D. officials elected by the people make laws

2.
2. The Virginia Declaration of Rights is considered a significant document in the American history because it was a model for the --
a)

A. Articles of Confederation

b)

B. Preamble to the U.S. Constitution

c)

C. Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution

d)

D. Declaration of Independence

3.
3. This cartoon reflects the Preamble to the Constitution's goal of --
a)

A. forming a more perfect union

b)

B. ensuring domestic tranquility

c)

C. establishing justice

d)

D. promoting the general welfare

4.
4. In order to become a part of the Constitution, an amendment must be --
a)

A. ratified by the states

b)

B. reviewed by the Supreme Court

c)

C. approved by the president

d)

D. passed unanimously by Congress

5.
5. This drawing shows one way a person can --
a)

A. register to vote

b)

B. petition the government

c)

C. become a United States citizen

d)

D. serve as a witness in court

6.
6. Which freedom guaranteed in the 1st Amendment to the Constitution of the United States does this drawing represent?
a)

A. Freedom of religion

b)

B. Freedom of petition

c)

C. Freedom of the press

d)

D. Freedom of assembly

7.
7. This quote expresses the concept of --
a)

A. Rule of Law

b)

B. Civic Responsibility

c)

C. Consent of the Governed

d)

D. Freedom of Speech

8.
8. Which of these is an example of a voluntary civic action?
a)

A. E-mailing the mayor to express an opinion

b)

B. Serving on a jury when summoned

c)

C. Obeying local laws

d)

D. Paying taxes

9.
9. The teens mentioned in this headline are being recognized for --
a)

A. Performing a community services

b)

B. Fulfilling a civic duty

c)

C. Serving in court

d)

D. Obeying the law

10.
10. Which phrase best completes this diagram?
a)

A. Appoints ambassadors and federal judges

b)

B. Administers the federal bureaucracy

c)

C. Exercises the power of judicial review

d)

D. Confirms presidential appointments

11.
11. Which principle of American government is best represented by this diagram?
a)

A. Federalism

b)

B. Separation of Powers

c)

C. Veto Power

d)

D. Power of the Purse

12.
12. This photograph shows President Lincoln acting as the --
a)

A. Chief Executive

b)

B. Commander in Chief

c)

C. Ceremonial Head of the government

d)

D. Leader of American Foreign Policy

13.
13. According to the Virginia Constitution, the General Assembly is made up of the --
a)

A. Governor and Lieutenant Governor

b)

B. Senate and House of Delegates

c)

C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals

d)

D. Boards of Supervisors and City Councils

14.
14. This quote demonstrates the federal government's supremacy in the area of --
a)

A. Health and Safety

b)

B. Commerce

c)

C. Foreign Policy

d)

D. Legislation

15.
15. One of the main duties of the governor of Virginia is to --
a)

A. Enforce Laws

b)

B. Decide whether laws are cosntitutional

c)

C. Write legislation

d)

D. Vote on proposed legislation

16.
16. This headline describes an action of a --
a)

A. City Council

b)

B. City Mayor

c)

C. City Manager

d)

D. District Court

17.
17. In Virginia, the powers granted to a city government are outlined in each city's --
a)

A. Treaty

b)

B. Amendment

c)

C. Charter

d)

D. Ordinance

18.
18. The person shown is making a ruling in which court?
a)

A. Virginia Supreme Court

b)

B. Virginia Court of Appeals

c)

C. General District Court

d)

D. U.S. Supreme Court

19.
19. The Virginia Supreme Court's power of judicial review allows it to determine a state law's --
a)

A. Constitutionality

b)

B. Enforcement

c)

C. Wording

d)

D. Funding

20.
20. Which phrase best completes this list?
a)

A. Summon a jury

b)

B. Vote in elections

c)

C. Regulate land use

d)

D. Appeal court cases

21.
21. Which function of political parties does this cartoon illustrate?
a)

A. Making sure people know where to vote

b)

B. Promoting campaign finance laws

c)

C. Nominating a candidate to run for office

d)

D. Educating voters about campaign issues

22.
22. Why do political parties often appeal to the political center?
a)

A. To support liberal views

b)

B. To reflect conservative values

c)

C. To win the majority

d)

D. To represent a third party

23.
23. Which is the best way for this teen to decide whether the candidate's statement is accurate?
a)

A. Listening to another candidate's speech

b)

B. Doing research to find out the facts

c)

C. Asking her friends what they think

d)

D. Reading a newspaper editorial

24.
24. Some states have tried to reform the election process by --
a)

A. setting limits on campaign contributions

b)

B. outlawing political action committees

c)

C. requiring candidates to do their own fundraising

d)

D. providing public funding for all elections

25.
25. What is the most likely purpose of this text message?
a)

A. To register a friend to vote

b)

B. To motivate a friend to vote

c)

C. To inform a friend how to vote

d)

D. To convince a friend to run for office

26.
26. A state's representation in the Electoral College is based on the size of its --
a)

A. Voter turnout

b)

B. Congressional representation

c)

C. Tax revenue

d)

D. State legislature

27.
27. What is the correct sequence for the lawmaking process in the U.S. Congress?
a)

A. 1, 5, 2, 4, 3

b)

B. 1, 3, 2, 5, 4

c)

C. 3, 2, 5, 4, 1

d)

D. 3, 1, 5, 2, 4

28.
28. Which issue is the Virginia House of Delegates most likely to address?
a)

A. Operation of public schools

b)

B. Shaping of foreign policy

c)

C. Regulation of businesses

d)

D. Approval of the biennial budget

29.
29. Which phrase best completes this diagram?
a)

A. Enacts ordinances

b)

B. Vetoes state laws

c)

C. Oversees public schools

d)

D. Communicates with the governor

30.
30. This photograph shows how government officials can use the media to --
a)

A. execute laws

b)

B. influence legislators

c)

C. communicate with the public

d)

D. conduct foreign policy

31.
31. Which groups try to influence public policy by making political contributions?
a)

A. Political parties

b)

B. Interest groups

c)

C. Candidates

d)

D. Judges

32.
32. In a civil case, the first step for the plaintiff is to --
a)

A. file a complaint

b)

B. appeal to the judge

c)

C. set a court date

d)

D. enter a plea

33.
33. Jackson babysits for one hour, four times each week, for $8 an hour. Which is his opportunity cost if he practices piano for two of those hours each week instead?
a)

A. The four hours he could spend babysitting

b)

B. The $16 he could earn babysitting

c)

C. The cost of his piano lessons

d)

D. The cost of a bicycle he is saving money to buy

34.
34. An economy in which the central owner decides what will be produced, who will produce it, and who will receive it is a --
a)

A. mixed economy

b)

B. traditional economy

c)

C. free market economy

d)

D. command economy

35.
35. Natalia is taking the first step in her career planning by --
a)

A. evaluating her finances

b)

B. interviewing for a job

c)

C. marketing her skills

d)

D. completing a self-assessment

36.
36. A free market economy maximizes -
a)

A. individual choice

b)

B. government control

c)

C. central planning

d)

D. family customs

37.
37. Based on these ads, a high school student trying to save for college should --
a)

A. open a checking account at Bank West

b)

B. open a checking account at Bank East

c)

C. open a savings account at Bank West

d)

D. open a savings account at Bank East

38.
38. Which people are most likely to succeed in a global economy?
a)

A. People who dropped out of high school

b)

B. People who graduated from high school and have a strong work ethic

c)

C. People with advanced technology skills

d)

D. People with advanced technology skills and a strong work ethic

39.
39. Which student would be the best match for an after-school job in a music store, working Monday through Friday?
a)

A. Felix

b)

B. Maxine

c)

C. Nick

d)

D. Samantha

40.
40. Which phrase best completes this diagram?
a)

A. Government Sovereignty

b)

B. Consumer Sovereignty

c)

C. Producer Sovereignty

d)

D. Supplier Sovereignty

41.
41. Demand for a good is the amount that -
a)

A. consumers are willing and able to buy at a certain price

b)

B. producers are willing and able to buy at a certain price

c)

C. consumers are willing and able to sell at a certain price

d)

D. Producers are willing and able to sell at a certain price

42.
42. This cartoon best illustrates which economic concept?
a)

A. Competition

b)

B. Consumption

c)

C. Scarcity

d)

D. Production

43.
43. This headline is reporting on a company's --
a)

A. Profit

b)

B. Price

c)

C. Competition

d)

D. Supply

44.
44. Which of these businesses is most likely a proprietorship?
a)

A. Torres, Todd, & Tseng's Shoe Shop

b)

B. Best Soled Shoes Corporation

c)

C. Two Sister's Shoe Store

d)

D. Jack's Shoe Store

45.
45. Which phrase best completes this diagram?
a)

A. Supply and Demand

b)

B. Circular Flow

c)

C. Profit Motive

d)

D. Savings and Investments

46.
46. Which is the best example of the impact of technological innovations?
a)

A. Decrease in flow of information

b)

B. Decrease in flow of capital

c)

C. Decrease in cost of production

d)

D. Decrease in global trade

47.
47. This historic court case shows how government plays a major role in --
a)

A. Increasing global trade

b)

B. Promoting new business

c)

C. Encouraging monopolies

d)

D. Ensuring competition

48.
48. Which is most likely to result from the change shown in this graph?
a)

A. More regulations issued for global trade

b)

B. More regulations issued for the banking industry

c)

C. Fewer funds available for spending on public goods and services

d)

D. Fewer funds available for borrowing by individuals and businesses

49.
49. The Federal Reserve System regulates banks in order to --
a)

A. Make sure the banking system is sound

b)

B. Reduce the amount of money in the banking system

c)

C. Issue coins and currency for the banking system

d)

D. Preserve a low interest rate on bank loans

50.
50. This cartoon shows how government agencies help -
a)

A. Pay for public goods and services

b)

B. Promote public health and safety

c)

C. Safeguard private property rights

d)

D. Issue regulations for private businesses