WorksheetsCE SOL Review #9
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 9mins
The word bureaucracy refers to -
state laws.
the governors of the 50 states.
all the unelected people and agencies that run the government.
just the local law officers.
Match the branch of government to its responsibility
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
The reporter's interview is an example of how mass media plays a role in the election process by -
detecting bias
identifying candidates.
emphasizing certain issues.
separating fact and opinion.
The economic system of the United States, along with that of most economies today, is a _______ economy.
traditional
mixed
free market
democratic
Who is the Chief Executive Officer of the United States, and in which branch of government does he work?
President,
Executive
Chief Justice,
Judicial
Speaker of the House,
Legilative
Majority Leader,
Legislative
CAUSE: Running for political office is very expensive.
EFFECT: ____?_____
Politicians who lose an election become poor.
Wealthy candidates have an advantage.
Banks become wealthy by giving loans to candidates.
Taxes keep getting higher.
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 -
mixed economy.
free market economy.
traditional economy.
command economy.
Whenever citizens contribute voluntarily to the "common good", they are fulfilling a basic ______.
civic duty
civic responsibility
voting responsibility
right to an equal voice in government
An organization with the purpose of raising money to elect or defeat candidates is called a -
Political Action Committee
(PAC)
Progressive Action Congress
(PAC)
Political Behavior Committee
(PBC)
Poor Angry Citizens Committee
(PACC)
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?
traditional
mixed
command
free market
Choose the BEST title for this chart.
Citizens' Duties
Duties of Government
Citizens' Responsibilities
Adult Responsibilities
Which one of the following is NOT an effect of rising campaign costs?
require big fund-raising activities
limit opportunities to run for public office
give an advantage to wealthy candidates
limit the influence of special interest groups and discourage the formation of PAC's
Which step is missing from the Decision Making Model?
Recommend solutions.
Discuss past problems.
Choose a consequence.
Think about it tomorrow.
