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Post Test Review

Total questions: 151

Worksheet time: 2hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Powers that are not given to the Federal government are 
a)
implied powers
b)
expressed powers
c)
reserved powers
d)
super powers
2.

Which amendment gives reserved powers to the states?

a)

1st

b)

7th

c)

10th

d)

12th

3.

This says that Federal law is to be followed if there is a conflict between a state law and federal law.

a)

reserved powers

b)

Supremacy Clause

c)

denied powers

4.

A federal system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments.

a)

Federalism

b)

Communism

c)

Socialism

5.

Which of the following is a power held only by the national government?

a)

making treaties with foreign countries

b)

taxes

6.

True or False: State governments are allowed to have the power to control schools and marriages.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

True/False:

The national and state governments both have the power to tax and to maintain roads.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Maria is a member of the mayor's council. She is preparing to present these charts of information to her fellow council members at the next meeting. These charts compare the public and private trash collection services in their area.

Which level of government would be involved in making decisions about trash pick-up services?

a)

International

b)

State

c)

Federal

d)

Local

9.

What is the purpose of government?

a)

limits individual freedoms and liberties of citizens

b)

protects individual freedoms and liberties of citizens

c)

provides a framework for government

d)

allows separation of powers in government

10.
The division of power between a central government and state governments is called
a)
The United States
b)
the Supremacy Clause
c)
the Necessary and Proper Clause
d)
federalism
11.

Who establishes public schools?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Shared

12.

Who has the power to declare war?

a)

Federal

b)

State

c)

Shared

13.
Issue licenses (marriage, hunting, driver's, etc.)
a)
Federal
b)
State
c)
Shared
14.

The branch of government that enforces laws and is in charge of the military

a)

executive

b)

legislative

c)

judicial

15.

This branch of government makes decisions on how money is spent, as well as printing money and can declare war

a)

executive

b)

legislative

c)

judicial

16.

This branch of government interprets laws and decides if presidential actions and legislative laws are constitutional.

a)

executive

b)

legislative

c)

judicial

17.

What is the highest law in the United States?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

U.S Constitution

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Treaty of Paris

18.

What does ratify mean?

a)

Weak

b)

Approve

c)

Deny

d)

Ally

19.

What is the role of the Legislative Branch?

a)

Carry out the laws

b)

Make the laws

c)

Vetoes the laws

20.

What is the role of the Executive Branch

a)

Carries out the laws

b)

Makes the laws

c)

Interpret the laws

21.

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

a)

Breaks the laws

b)

Interpret the laws

c)

Makes the laws

22.
The introduction to the U.S. Constitution, which lists the goals of the document, is better known as the _________________.
a)
Preface
b)
Prologue
c)
Preamble
d)
Bill of Rights
23.
The Supreme Court striking down a law and the President vetoing a bill are examples of the system of ____________.
a)
checks and balances.
b)
popular sovereignty.
c)
democratic elections.
d)
federalism.
24.
Anti-Federalists wanted a Bill of Rights added to the constitution to help protect __________________.
a)
Individual Rights
b)
State Rights
c)
Slavery
d)
The Articles of Confederation
25.
How many amendments were ratified in 1791 to create the Bill of Rights?
a)
Five
b)
Ten
c)
Twelve
d)
Twenty-seven
26.

What is the U.S Constitution?

a)

A declaration of war

b)

A document that says how the U.S government runs. It is the highest law of the land.

c)

A peace deal

d)

Is a document that says how mayors and governors should act.

27.

What is an amendment?

a)

An amendment is a change in the Constitution. It takes a lot for Congress to make a change or add to the constitution.

b)

An amendment declares war.

c)

It is a peace deal.

d)

The Constitution can never be changed.

28.

What are the three branches of government?

a)

Legislative, Law Enforcement, Executive

b)

Legislative, Judicial, Executive

c)

Judicial, Exemplary, Legislative

d)

Judges, lawyers, cops

29.

Why did the founders of the Constitution create a separation of powers between the three branches?

a)

So that one branch of government would not have too much power.

b)

So that everyone could be equal.

c)

So that people could vote.

d)

So that the president could have all the power

30.

What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S Constitution called?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

The First 10 Amendments

d)

Preamble

31.

What is the job of the Supreme Court

a)

To decided if laws or court case decisions are unconstitutional

b)

To decide who should be president

c)

To decide who is elected in Congress

d)

To make new laws

32.
Why do we have 3 branches of government instead of 1 branch?
a)
to mix things up
b)
we like odd numbers
c)
to limit power
d)
that is what they had in England
33.
What type of government votes for officials to serve the will of the people?
a)
Federal Government
b)
Monarchy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Representative Government
34.
A system in which each branch of government limits the power of the other branch
a)
totalitarianism
b)
checks and balances
c)
unlimited government
d)
absolutism
35.
We the people
a)
Republicanism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of powers
36.
No official government is above the law
a)
Checks and balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of Powers
37.
Prevents misuse of power
a)
Federalisms
b)
Separation of powers
c)
popular sovereignty
d)
Limited Government
38.
Divides power between central and local governments
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Judicial Review
c)
Limited Government
d)
Federalism
39.
includes the three branches of government
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Republicanism
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of powers
40.

What Principle: Government's power is limited to protect the people's rights.

a)

Limited Government

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Federalism

41.

What Principle: People in government have to obey the Constitution, including the President.

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Checks & Balances

c)

Limited Government

42.

What Principle: The government's power is divided between 3 branches.

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Checks & Balances

c)

Separation of Powers

43.

What Principle: National and State governments share power.

a)

Republicanism

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Federalism

44.

What Principle: The people have the power in government.

a)

Popular Sovereignity

b)

Republicanism

c)

Federalism

45.

The idea that the people hold the power in the government. They exercise this power by voting.

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Republicanism

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Individual Rights

46.

The Bill of Rights, Personal freedoms, and protection under the law.

a)

Federalism

b)

Individual Rights

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Limited Government

47.

The central government is separated into three branches. Each have Different Jobs but equal power. Legislative (Lawmakers)Executive (Enforcers of the Law)Judicial (Judges of the Law)

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Federalism

d)

Republicanism

48.

"Nobody is above the law." Which term best describes this definition?

a)

rule of law

b)

minority rights

c)

separation of powers

d)

constitution

49.

Which of the following word best applies to "consent of the governed?"

a)

constitution

b)

separation of powers

c)

voting

d)

minority rights

50.

What principle means that even small and unpopular groups are treated fairly?

a)

rule of law

b)

consent of the governed

c)

minority rights

d)

separation of powers

51.

This happens when citizens use their votes to choose their representatives in government.

a)

rule of law

b)

separation of powers

c)

consent of the governed

d)

minority rights

52.

Which of the following is TRUE about a federalist system of government?

a)

power is shared between the state governments

b)

power is shared among the central, state, and local governments

c)

The central government has all the power

d)

The state governments have all the power

53.

True or Not True: If you are born in Florida, you are a citizen of the United States.

a)

True! Anyone born in any of the 50 states is automatically a citizen

b)

Not True! You have to also take and pass a test to become a citizen, no matter where you live.

54.

You can become a U.S. citizen even if you are not born in the United States

a)

yes

b)

no

55.

Check all the things you need to become a naturalized citizen

a)

18 or older

b)

read, write, and speak English

c)

pass a test about American history and government

d)

have a good-paying job

56.
Obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation and serving on juries are which of the following for citizens? 
a)
rights
b)
obligations
c)
freedoms
d)
rules
57.

The citizen obligation or duty of 18 year old males registering with the Selective Service System reflects on which of the following obligations?

a)

defending the nation

b)

serving on juries

c)

performing community services duties

d)

paying taxes

58.

If someone is born on U.S. soil or land anywhere in the world they are automatically a citizen at birth because of ...

a)

Law of Blood

b)

Law of Soil

c)

naturalization

d)

citizen obligations and responsibilities

59.

If someone is born to a U.S. citizen, mother or father, anywhere in the world they are automatically a U.S. citizen at birth through ...

a)

Law of Soil

b)

naturalization

c)

taking a test to prove citizenship

d)

Law of Blood

60.

Someone who is a legal member of a country with certain rights, obligations, and responsibilities is a(n)...

a)

immigrant

b)

citizen

c)

representative

d)

alien

61.
________ is the process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen.
a)
Naturalization
b)
Immigration
c)
Law of blood
d)
Law of soil
62.

Attending civic meetings, petitioning the government, staying informed, running for office, community service, and voting are examples of citizen...

a)

obligations

b)

requirements

c)

rights

d)

responsibilities

63.

Which is considered a citizen obligation rather than a responsibility?

a)

pay taxes

b)

voting

c)

sigh a petition

d)

attend civic meetings

64.

Below is a quote from an individual about their place of birth.


“My Mother is from Canada and my father is a United States Citizen who lived in the United States for over twenty-five years and is a U.S. Marine. I was born in Canada”


By which means would this person be a U.S. citizen?

a)

Law of Blood

b)

Law of Soil

c)

Immigration

d)

Naturalization

65.

Which of the following is a citizenship responsibility?

a)

Supporting your family

b)

Attending jury duty

c)

Going to school everyday

d)

Doing your homework

66.

To be a naturalized citizen, a person must--

a)

be 18 years or older

b)

be a resident of the U.S. at least 5 years

c)

all of these

d)

pass a citizenship test

67.

Which of the following is a picture of a jury?

a)
b)
c)
d)
68.

Respecting and obeying federal, state, and local laws is a ________________ responsibility.

a)

personal

b)

right

c)

citzenship

d)

optional

69.

Which statement describes the law of demand?

a)

As prices rise, quantity demanded decreases

b)

As prices rise, demand decreases.

c)

As prices fall, quantity demanded decreases.

d)

As prices fall, demand decreases.

70.

Which explains why a supply line is upward sloping?

a)

the Law of Demand states there is an indirect relationship between price and quantity

b)

the Law of Supply states there is a direct relationship between price and quantity

c)

the Law of Supply compares marginal costs and marginal benefits in a constant rate

d)

the Law of Demand shows a positive relationship between two goods, creating the slope

71.

What causes a shift in the demand curve?

a)

A decrease in price

b)

An increase in price

c)

A change in an area other than price

d)

A change in price and availability

72.

The amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at all possible prices during a given period of time.

a)

Supply

b)

Demand

c)

Factor of Production

d)

Production

73.

The market equilibrium price is the price at which

a)

surpluses depress the number of goods supplied

b)

shortages and surpluses will have no effect on the market

c)

the government will not intervene in the market

d)

the quantity demanded is the same as the quantity supplied

74.

What is the Equilibrium Price?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

75.

When there is a shortage the price will usually?

a)

rise

b)

fall

c)

remain the same

d)

equilibrium

76.

The diagram represents a(n)

a)

increase in supply

b)

decrease in supply

c)

change in quantity supplied

d)

none of the above

77.

The diagram represents a

a)

increase in demand

b)

decrease in demand

c)

change in quantity demand

d)

none of the above

78.

When the supply of something is high, the price for it is

a)

high

b)

low

c)

not affected

79.

A hurricane caused a shortage at the store of water bottles. There is not enough for everyone to buy. The store changed the price. What do you think happened to the price?

a)

The price went higher.

b)

The price went lower

80.

What is SUPPLY?

a)

the amount of goods or services available.

b)

the amount of goods or services people want and can buy.

81.
The law of demand states that if the price of CD’s rise, consumers will
a)
Buy more CDs
b)
Buy fewer CDs
c)
Quantity demanded will not change
82.
The law of supply states that if the price of CD’s rise, suppliers will
a)
Supply more CDs
b)
Supply fewer CDs
c)
Quantity supplied will not change
83.
Which of the following is NOT a determinant of the supply of peanut butter?
a)
The price of peanuts 
b)
The wages of peanut butter factory workers 
c)
The income of peanut butter consumers
d)
Existing peanut butter making technology
84.
The United States imports many cars from Japan. Suppose that the price of material(s) that Japan uses in making cars declines. What is the INITIAL (first) effect this will have on the Japanese car manufacturers?
a)
The input costs of Japanese made cars to the US will increase 
b)
The quantity supply of Japanese made cars sold in the US will decrease 
c)
The input costs of Japanese made cars in the US will decrease 
d)
The quantity demand of Japanese made cars sold in the US will decrease
85.
Americans revive their love of SUV’s and the newly remodeled, but still “gas guzzling” Hummer. What happens to the market for gasoline?
a)
Demand for gasoline will decrease 
b)
Demand for gasoline will increase
c)
Demand for gasoline will stay the same
86.
Due to a disappointing economy, Americans are cutting back on the family vacation road trips. What happens to the market for gasoline?
a)
Demand for gasoline will decrease 
b)
Demand for gasoline will increase
c)
Demand for gasoline will stay the same
87.

When the demand curve shifts to the left, this suggests demand has

a)

increased

b)

decreased

c)

Quantity demanded has increased

d)

Quantity demanded has decreased

88.

When the demand curve has shifted to the right, this suggests demand has

a)

increased

b)

decreased

c)

quantity demanded has increased

d)

quantity demanded has increased

89.

This curve demonstrates what idea?

a)

As price increases, quantity demanded goes up

b)

As price decreases, quantity supplied goes up

c)

As price increases, quantity supplied goes up

d)

As price decreases, quantity demanded goes down

90.

This curve demonstrates what idea?

a)

As price increases, quantity demanded goes up

b)

As price decreases, quantity supplied goes up

c)

As price increases, quantity supplied goes up

d)

As price decreases, quantity demanded goes up

91.

A point ON the curve could change if....?

a)

Price changes

b)

People's tastes or preferences change

c)

There is an increase in demand

d)

There is a change in tax structure

92.

What could cause the shift from D1 to D2?

a)

A change in preferences

b)

A change in price

c)

A change in quantity demanded

d)

A change in quantity supplied

93.

What coin is this?

a)

penny

b)

nickel

c)

dime

d)

quarter

94.

How much is this coin worth?

a)

1c

b)

5c

c)

10c

d)

25c

95.

How many of these are in a dollar?

a)

100

b)

20

c)

10

d)

4

96.

Put money into a bank account.

a)

withdraw

b)

deposit

97.

an institution that receives deposits and makes loans

a)

bank

b)

loans

c)

savings account

d)

checking accounts

e)

deposit

98.

an account to use for daily spending

a)

banks

b)

loans

c)

savings account

d)

checking account

e)

deposit

99.

a safe account to store money

a)

banks

b)

loans

c)

deposit

d)

checking accounts

e)

savings account

100.

money that is borrowed, then paid back with interest

a)

banks

b)

loans

c)

checking accounts

d)

saving accounts

e)

deposit

101.

Something that is worth a lot of money is _________________.

a)

valuable

b)

sick

c)

healthy

102.

How do banks make a profit?

a)

interest

b)

Customer Service

c)

Selling toys

d)

Buying cars and houses

103.

Which is the best description of a loan?

a)

Borrowing money without repaying it

b)

borrowing money and keeping it

c)

Borrowing money and repaying it with interest

d)

None of the above

104.

Banks make it possible for people and businesses to purchase what they need without having all of the money by offering loans.

a)

True

b)

False

105.

Roads, police, schools, governmental agencies, fire and emergency services are funded by taxes.

a)

True

b)

False

106.

Louis's dad pays a tax to the federal government each year based off the money he earns from his business. What type of tax is Louis' dad paying?

a)

Payroll tax

b)

Sales tax

c)

Property tax

d)

Income tax

107.

Your parents pay $3500 in taxes each year based off of the value of your home. Which type of tax is this?

a)

Payroll tax

b)

Property tax

c)

Sales tax

d)

Income tax

108.

Who primarily uses our tax money? (hint: choose 2 correct answers)

a)

Your employer

b)

Large corporations

c)

Federal and state government

d)

Local Businesses

109.

Our tax money is spent on all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Social Security

b)

The Military

c)

Private School Education

d)

National Parks

110.

Which of the following is NOT a category in the Federal government's spending?

a)

Mandatory spending

b)

Discretionary spending

c)

Interest on loans issued

d)

Interest on national debt

111.

Jake wants to purchase a video game for $10. Jake hands the cashier a $10 bill plus two $1 bills for tax. What tax is Jake paying?

a)

Payroll Tax

b)

Income Tax

c)

Sales Tax

d)

Property Tax

112.

Which of the following is the single largest federal expenditure?

a)

national defense

b)

Social Security

c)

interest

d)

Medicare

113.

Elementary schools, police departments, and electrical service are typically paid for by

a)

the federal government

b)

state governments

c)

local government

d)

natural monopolies

114.

What is a Economic system?

a)

An Economic system is a system of games in a country.

b)

An economic system describes how a country’s economy is organized.

c)

An economic system describes how much weapons a country has.

115.

Click the four type of Economic systems?

a)

Market

b)

Mixed

c)

Command

d)

Traditional

e)

marcommand.

116.

What would be an example of a Traditional economy?

a)

Germany in the 1920s

b)

A village in South America

c)

The U.K during world war II.

117.

What are the three basic questions that every economic system must answer?

a)

What's produced?

b)

How's it produced?

c)

Who sells it?

d)

Who consumes it?

118.

Which economic system allows for the most individual freedom?

a)

Mixed

b)

Market

c)

Command

d)

Traditional

119.

In which economic system does the government have the most control?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Mixed

d)

Market

120.

In which economic system do individuals do things based on customs & beliefs?

a)

Command

b)

Market

c)

Mixed

d)

Traditional

121.
Which of the following is an economic system in which the government and people are used to decide how to use scarce resources?
a)
Market economy
b)
Command economy
c)
Traditional economy
d)
Mixed economy
122.

A new tax is added to pharmaceutical imports from the United Kingdom.

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

123.

Germany places a block on all imports from Sri Lanka

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

124.

Spain restricts all imports of automobiles from Germany

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

125.

The United Kingdom adds a tax on all fabric imported from Italy.

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

126.

France imposes a limit on Avocado imports from Mexico.

a)

tariff

b)

quota

c)

embargo

127.

A tax on imports

a)

tariff

b)

import tax

c)

supply

d)

embargo

128.

A limit to the number of imports that may enter a country

a)

tariff

b)

embargo

c)

demand

d)

quota

129.

A government order stopping trade with another country

a)

tariff

b)

embargo

c)

quota

130.

Which is an example of a quota?

a)

The U.S. stops trade with China.

b)

The U.S. limits the amount of foreign cars brought into our country.

c)

The U.S. pays a high tax on BMW cars brought into the country.

131.
In 1962, the United States prohibited all imports and exports to and from Cuba.
a)
Tariff
b)
Embargo
c)
Quota
132.

Government payments to exporters. This payment helps reduce an exporter’s cost of production.

a)

Subsidies

b)

Quotas

c)

Tariffs

d)

Standards

133.

Safety, environmental health, or other technical requirements set by a government. Imports must meet these requirements before they are allowed to come into the country.

a)

Standards

b)

Quotas

c)

Tariffs

d)

Subsidies

134.

Goods and services a country produces and sells to other countries

a)

imports

b)

exports

c)

demand

d)

supply

135.

Goods and services brought in from other countries

a)

supply

b)

exports

c)

imports

d)

tariff

136.
A tariff....
a)
Encourages people to buy goods made from their country.
b)
Increases trade between other countries.
c)
Stops trade completely.
d)
Only placed to encourage democracy.
137.

What is the purpose of a trade barrier?

a)

to raise prices in another country

b)

to make money from another country

c)

to restrict trade with another country and boost domestic production

d)

to make another country do something illegal

138.
If nations limit trade in of clothing who will benefit?
a)
Domestic Consumers of clothing
b)
Domestic producers of clothing
c)
Foreign Producers of clothing 
d)
department stores who sell clothing
139.

What is the purpose of an embargo?

a)

The purpose of an embargo is to exert economic pressure or to punish a country for political reasons.

b)

The purpose of an embargo is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

c)

The purpose of an embargo is to establish diplomatic relations with other countries.

d)

The purpose of an embargo is to promote economic growth and trade between countries.

140.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of quotas?

a)

Quotas have advantages such as protecting domestic industries and promoting economic growth, but they also have disadvantages such as higher prices for consumers and limited competition.

b)

Quotas have advantages such as lower prices for consumers and increased competition.

c)

Quotas only have disadvantages such as job losses and reduced consumer choices.

d)

Quotas have no advantages or disadvantages.

141.

How does a quota affect the quantity of imported goods?

a)

A quota increases the quantity of imported goods.

b)

A quota has no effect on the quantity of imported goods.

c)

A quota only affects the quality of imported goods.

d)

A quota reduces the quantity of imported goods.

142.

What is a tariff?

a)

A tariff is a subsidy given to domestic producers.

b)

A tariff is a fee charged for using public transportation.

c)

A tariff is a discount offered to customers for purchasing a product.

d)

A tariff is a tax or duty imposed on imported or exported goods.

143.

What is the purpose of a tariff?

a)

The purpose of a tariff is to lower consumer prices.

b)

The purpose of a tariff is to protect domestic industries.

c)

The purpose of a tariff is to promote economic growth.

d)

The purpose of a tariff is to increase international trade.

144.

How does a tariff affect the price of imported goods?

a)

The price of imported goods decreases.

b)

The price of imported goods remains the same.

c)

The price of imported goods fluctuates.

d)

The price of imported goods increases.

145.

What is a quota?

a)

A quota is a predetermined or fixed amount or limit that is set for something.

b)

A quota is a type of clothing.

c)

A quota is a unit of measurement.

d)

A quota is a type of fish.

146.

What is the purpose of a quota?

a)

The purpose of a quota is to encourage competition and increase market efficiency.

b)

The purpose of a quota is to limit consumer choices and restrict freedom.

c)

The purpose of a quota is to promote unfair trade practices and hinder economic growth.

d)

The purpose of a quota is to control or regulate the quantity or quality of something.

147.

How does a quota affect the quantity of imported goods?

a)

A quota increases the quantity of imported goods.

b)

A quota has no effect on the quantity of imported goods.

c)

A quota only affects the quality of imported goods.

d)

A quota reduces the quantity of imported goods.

148.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of quotas?

a)

Quotas have advantages such as protecting domestic industries and promoting economic growth, but they also have disadvantages such as higher prices for consumers and limited competition.

b)

Quotas have advantages such as lower prices for consumers and increased competition.

c)

Quotas only have disadvantages such as job losses and reduced consumer choices.

d)

Quotas have no advantages or disadvantages.

149.

What is an embargo?

a)

A term used in sports to describe a tie game

b)

A type of dance move

c)

A popular brand of clothing

d)

A government-imposed restriction on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country or group of countries.

150.

What is the purpose of an embargo?

a)

The purpose of an embargo is to exert economic pressure or to punish a country for political reasons.

b)

The purpose of an embargo is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

c)

The purpose of an embargo is to establish diplomatic relations with other countries.

d)

The purpose of an embargo is to promote economic growth and trade between countries.

151.

What is a trade barrier?

a)

A wall built so people on either side cannot trade with each other.

b)

A government imposed restriction on the flow of international goods or services.

c)

The prevention of people trading with each other outside of their city or state.

d)

A bunch of rules invented by the government to make trade more difficult for everyday citizens.