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CE SOL Review #9

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word bureaucracy refers to -

a)

state laws.

b)

the governors of the 50 states.

c)

all the unelected people and agencies that run the government.

d)

just the local law officers.

2.

Match the branch of government to its responsibility

Categorize the following

makes national laws

administers the federal budget

appoints ambassadors

highest court in the land

raises revenue

interprets Constitution

appoints federal judges

prepares annual budget

declares war

regulates interstate and foreign trade

executes law of the land

judicial review

approves the annual budget

confirms presidential appointments

appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges

tries federal law cases

Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
3.

The reporter's interview is an example of how mass media plays a role in the election process by -

a)

detecting bias

b)

identifying candidates.

c)

emphasizing certain issues.

d)

separating fact and opinion.

4.

The economic system of the United States, along with that of most economies today, is a _______ economy.

a)

traditional

b)

mixed

c)

free market

d)

democratic

5.

Who is the Chief Executive Officer of the United States, and in which branch of government does he work?

a)

President,

Executive

b)

Chief Justice,

Judicial

c)

Speaker of the House,

Legilative

d)

Majority Leader,

Legislative

6.

CAUSE: Running for political office is very expensive.

EFFECT: ____?_____

a)

Politicians who lose an election become poor.

b)

Wealthy candidates have an advantage.

c)

Banks become wealthy by giving loans to candidates.

d)

Taxes keep getting higher.

7.

A centrally - planned economy in which the government usually has central ownership of property and resources and gives a little or no choice to consumers is a -

a)

mixed economy.

b)

free market economy.

c)

traditional economy.

d)

command economy.

8.

Whenever citizens contribute voluntarily to the "common good", they are fulfilling a basic ______.

a)

civic duty

b)

civic responsibility

c)

voting responsibility

d)

right to an equal voice in government

9.

An organization with the purpose of raising money to elect or defeat candidates is called a -

a)

Political Action Committee

(PAC)

b)

Progressive Action Congress

(PAC)

c)

Political Behavior Committee

(PBC)

d)

Poor Angry Citizens Committee

(PACC)

10.

RIDDLE: Which kind of economy am I? Individuals and business are owners and decision makers for the private sector, but government is the owner and decision maker for the public sector. The role of government is greater than in a free market, but less than in a command economy?

a)

traditional

b)

mixed

c)

command

d)

free market

11.

Choose the BEST title for this chart.

a)

Citizens' Duties

b)

Duties of Government

c)

Citizens' Responsibilities

d)

Adult Responsibilities

12.

Which one of the following is NOT an effect of rising campaign costs?

a)

require big fund-raising activities

b)

limit opportunities to run for public office

c)

give an advantage to wealthy candidates

d)

limit the influence of special interest groups and discourage the formation of PAC's

13.

Which step is missing from the Decision Making Model?

a)

Recommend solutions.

b)

Discuss past problems.

c)

Choose a consequence.

d)

Think about it tomorrow.