WorksheetsUnit 1 SS
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which diagram correctly illustrates the function of the government in the US economy?
While in certain instances the government may provide income to households and businesses, households and businesses do not provide loans to the government.
The government collects taxes from households and businesses; it does not pay taxes to them, nor do households and businesses provide public services.
The government does not supply labor to households and businesses, nor does it earn income from households and businesses.
The _ and _ Amendments both contain a due process clause.
1st and 2nd
10th and 8th
5th and 14th
12th and 19th
In which situation was a person’s right to due process likely violated?
A judge issues a court order to a witness to a crime that requires her to testify in a trial.
Under certain circumstances, a court may not compel a person to testify, such as if that testimony would incriminate the person or if he or she is married to the defendant. No such exceptions exist in this case, and the court may properly compel the witness to testify without violating due process.
A judge determines that a defendant is a danger to the community and denies him bail.
Though the Eighth Amendment protects the accused against “excessive” bail, it is within a judge’s discretion to deny bail to a person that presents a danger to the community. This is not a violation of due process.
A police officer searches a suspect’s home for evidence without permission or a warrant.
This action violated the person’s Fourth Amendment protections against illegal search and seizure and denied him or her the due process of law.
A defendant refuses to accept a lawyer’s assistance and represents herself in her trial.
Though the Sixth Amendment guarantees a person the assistance of counsel, defendants are not required to accept that assistance. This is not a violation of due process.
All amendments to the US Constitution have been proposed by
a constitutional convention and ratified by three-fourths of the states.
All amendments thus far have been proposed by a two-thirds majority of Congress.
a two-thirds majority of Congress and ratified by two-thirds of the states.
While all amendments thus far have been proposed by a two-thirds majority of Congress, they were ratified by three-fourths of the states, as required by the Constitution.
a constitutional convention and ratified by two-thirds of the states.
All amendments thus far have been proposed by a two-thirds majority of Congress and were ratified by three-fourths of the states, as required by the Constitution.
a two-thirds majority of Congress and ratified by three-fourths of the states.
Though amendments can be proposed either by a two-thirds majority of Congress or a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of the states, all amendments thus far have been proposed by the former method. Additionally, all amendments must be ratified by three-fourths of the states.
In Georgia, elections are held to select government representatives. What civic responsibility is expected of all eligible citizens during these time periods?
Citizens are expected to vote.
One main responsibility of citizens is to participate in the political process by voting.
Citizens are expected to run for office.
While running for public office is one way for citizens to fulfill a civic duty, it is not an expectation of every citizen.
Citizens are expected to donate to campaigns.
While donating can offer support to a candidate or cause that is important to them, it is not an expectation of every citizen.
Citizens are expected to protest current leaders.
While protesting is covered under the First Amendment, it is not an expectation of every citizen.
Which category includes voting, obeying laws, and serving on a jury?
volunteering
military service
civic responsibility
nonprofit organizations
What is the MAIN economic goal of the business sector?
to invest in other sectors of the economy
to consume goods and services
to produce public goods
to maximize profits
Banks in the United States create MOST of their profits by
foreclosing on real estate.
investing in the stock market.
selling real estate that they hold.
loaning money to individuals and businesses.
Which statement about the business sector of the economy is correct?
It provides public services.
It produces goods.
It provides labor.
It loans out money.
The household sector of the US economy sells its labor to the business sector in exchange for
taxes
income.
shares of stock.
goods and services.
The household sector of the US economy sells its labor to the business sector in exchange for
taxes.
shares of stock.
goods and services.
income
In the labor market, the price of labor is the
difference between profits and the cost of production.
wage a business is willing to pay to its employees.
required payment a business makes to the government.
money a business pays a bank for granting the business a loan.
Someone who starts and takes on the risk of running a business is called
a banker.
a manager.
a supervisor.
an entrepreneur.
The due process clause of the Fifth Amendment was designed to
protect people's freedom of assembly.
protect the privacy rights of US citizens.
establish a separation of church and state.
ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes.
Why did the Framers of the US Constitution include an amendment process in the document?
They knew that changes would need to be made as society changed.
The document was written while the country was under British control.
The document allowed many ideas that they did not agree with.
They feared that the document gave too much power to the people.
The income a person receives from selling his or her labor to a business allows the person to
pay fewer taxes.
pay lower costs for goods.
control how the business operates.
satisfy his or her needs.
What part do state governments play in amending the US Constitution?
Three-fourths of state legislatures must approve of an amendment for it to be ratified
Two-thirds of the state governors must approve of an amendment for it to be ratified.
An amendment must be proposed by a state governor in order for it to be considered.
An amendment must be proposed by a state legislature in order for it to be considered.
What is the relationship between households and private businesses in the US economy?
Households pay taxes to businesses in exchange for the goods and services that businesses produce.
Businesses pay taxes to households in exchange for the goods and services that the households produce.
Businesses sell labor to households in exchange for income. They use income to buy goods and services from households.
Households sell labor to businesses in exchange for income. They use income to buy goods and services from businesses.
Why do banks loan money to households and businesses?
because the government pays banks for providing the loans
because banks earn a profit by charging interest on the loans
because banks are publicly funded and provide public services
because the loans are used to buy goods produced by the banks
How are public goods such as libraries and parks usually paid for?
through profits earned by businesses
through income generated by households
through interest on loans charged by banks
through taxes collected by the government
Which term refers to the rivalry among businesses to supply goods and services to consumers?
competition
incentive
specialization
price
For the most part, amendments to the US Constitution have had which of the following effects?
They expanded the rights of citizens.
They limited the freedom of citizens.
They increased the size of the government.
They strengthened the power of the government.
Why are private businesses necessary to the US economy?
They provide the labor that allows households to operate.
Households provide labor to private businesses, not the other way around.
They loan money to banks, which repay the loans with interest.
Private businesses do not typically loan money to banks. Banks will loan money to other banks.
They provide goods and services not provided by the government.
In the United States, the different levels of government only provide limited services, such as police and fire protection. Private businesses earn profits by selling the goods and services that consumers need and desire that are not provided by the government.
They pay taxes to banks, which then loan out the money.
Private businesses pay taxes to the government, not to banks.
Which of the following would MOST LIKELY be provided by the government, rather than a private business, in the United States?
cell phone service in a large city
highway maintenance and repair
weekly lawn care and maintenance
shuttle service to and from an airport
The constitutional amendment process includes which of the following two components?
passage and adoption
proposal and ratification
registration and approval
nomination and acceptance
