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Quarter 3 Benchmark Review Game

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the TWO ways that an individual can become a citizen of the United States?

a)

Birth

b)

Taking the Oath of Civic Duty

c)

Military Service

d)

Naturalization

2.

What are the three branches of Government? (select three answers)

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Congressional

d)

Judicial

e)

Bureaucratic

3.

This type of economy has central planning from the government, lack of consumer choice and no private property and is seen in countries with strong government control like North Korea, China and the former Soviet Union

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Free Market

d)

Mixed

4.

The United States has this type of economy

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Free Market

d)

Mixed

5.

What is the difference between a civic duty and a responsibility?

a)

duty-voluntary choice

responsibility-required

b)

duty-required

responsibility-voluntary choice

c)

None of the above

6.

What are the ways to register to vote in Virginia? (select 3)

a)

By mail

b)

Phone

c)

Online

d)

In person at registrar's office

7.

Match the following about the Electoral College

a)

The total number of Electors

1.

538

b)

The number of electors needed to win

2.

270

c)

The number of Virginia's electors

3.

13

8.

This type of economy is rare and exists in rural and isolated parts of the world, but was the type of economy for much of human history

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Free Market

d)

Mixed

9.

This person is the one brought to court on charges

a)

Defendant

b)

Jury

c)

Prosecution

d)

Plaintiff

10.

This type of economy does not exist in the real world because all governments have some level of control

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Free Market

d)

Mixed

11.

This type of economy has private property or ownership and limited government control

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Free Market

d)

Mixed

12.

Match the following

a)

This branch is made up of Congress:

-Senate

-House of Representatives

Is responsible for making laws

1.

Legislative Branch

b)

This branch is made up of the President and Vice President

Is responsible for carrying out the law

2.

Executive Branch

c)

This branch is made up of the Court System including the Supreme Court

Is responsible for interpreting the law

3.

Judicial Branch

13.

What the THREE requirements to vote in Virginia?

a)

Be 18 years old

b)

Be US Citizen

c)

Own Land

d)

Graduate High School

e)

Be a resident of the state

14.

What is the system the United States uses to elect the President and Vice President of the United States?

a)

Democratic Union

b)

Congress

c)

General Assembly

d)

Electoral College

15.

What is the highest court in Virginia

a)

Virginia Supreme Court

b)

Virginia Court of Appeals

c)

Circuit Court

d)

Local District Court

16.

In a civil case, this person files the complaint to recover damages

a)

Defendant

b)

Jury

c)

Prosecution

d)

Plaintiff

17.

What is the Supreme Law of the land?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

United States Constitution

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Articles of Confederation

18.

What is a major crime that is punishable by multiple years in prison?

a)

Misdemeanor

b)

Judicial Discipline

c)

Verdict

d)

Felony

19.

A case where a court settles a disagreement between two parties is what type of case?

a)

Probate Case

b)

Criminal Case

c)

Civil Case

d)

Appellate Case

20.

The power of the United States Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional is?

a)

Due Process of Law

b)

Appeal

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Arraignment of Law

21.

A case where a court determines whether a person is guilty of breaking a law?

a)

Probate Case

b)

Criminal Case

c)

Civil Case

d)

Appellate Case

22.

In a criminal case, this is the name of the group that is bringing charges against someone

a)

Defendant

b)

Jury

c)

Prosecution

d)

Plaintiff

23.

What is a minor crime that is punishable by a fine, less than a year in jail, and/or probation?

a)

Misdemeanor

b)

Judicial Discipline

c)

Verdict

d)

Felony

24.

Which Supreme Court Case established Judicial Review?

a)

Tinker v. Des Moines

b)

Plessy v. Ferguson

c)

Marbury v. Madison

d)

Miranda v. Arizona

25.

Place the U.S. Court System in order from highest on the left to the lowest on the right

a)

U.S. Supreme Court

b)

U.S. Court of Appeals

c)

U.S. District Court

1)
2)
3)
26.

Which First Amendment Freedom gives Citizens the ability to write the government with any concerns or issues they have?

a)

Speech

b)

Petition

c)

Religion

d)

Press

27.

Which First Amendment Freedom allows U.S. Citizens to publish their opinions and ideas in writing?

a)

Speech

b)

Petition

c)

Religion

d)

Press

28.

Which First Amendment Freedom prevents Congress from declaring a national religion or favoring one religion over the other?

a)

Speech

b)

Petition

c)

Religion

d)

Press

29.

Which First Amendment Freedom gives U.S. citizens the ability to say what they please whenever they please, as long as it does not directly threaten another person and their rights?

a)

Assembly

b)

Speech

c)

Petition

d)

Press

30.

What First Amendment Freedom gives citizens the ability to gather in groups, protest, and discuss political topics and debates.

a)

Assembly

b)

Speech

c)

Petition

d)

Press

31.

Which amendment defines due process at the NATIONAL level?

a)

1st

b)

14th

c)

19th

d)

5th

32.

Which amendment defines due process at the state and local level?

a)

1st

b)

14th

c)

19th

d)

5th

33.

Which of the following is a DUTY of U.S. Citizens?

a)

register and vote

b)

participate in political campaigns

c)

running for elected office

d)

pay taxes

34.

What is an example of a Civic Responsibility?

a)

Obey laws

b)

Registering for draft

c)

Staying informed on current issues

d)

Serving on a jury or as a witness in court

35.

True or False:

Immigration and naturalization has led to an increasingly diverse society.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

How many amendments to the Constitution are there?

a)

14

b)

7

c)

56

d)

27

37.

George is an 41 year-old man who wants to apply for U.S. citizenship. He has lived in the U.S. for 2 years with a visa and can read and write English. Should George apply for citizenship?

a)

Yes, she meets all the requirements

b)

No, she does not meet all the requirements

38.

Match the following principles of government.

a)

No one is above the law

1.

Rule of Law

b)

The people rule

2.

Democracy

c)

Government is not all powerful and can only do what we give it the power to do

3.

Limited Government

d)

We elect people to make laws on our behalf

4.

Representative Government

e)

The idea that people are the source of any and all government power

5.

Consent of the Governed

39.

What are the two main political parties in the United States?

a)

Democratic Party

b)

Communist Party

c)

Libertarian Party

d)

Republican Party

40.

How many ways can an amendment be proposed?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

41.

Match each definition below to the correct Founding Document.

a)

The document established the principle "Rule of Law"

1.

Magna Carta

b)

The document served as a model for the Bill of Rights

2.

Virginia Declaration of Rights

c)

This document was the United States' first form of national government

3.

Articles of Confederation

d)

The document was a model for the 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion

4.

VA Declaration of Religious Freedom

e)

This document stated that "All men were created equal" and that they would be granted the rights of "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"?

5.

Declaration of Independence

42.

What is the purpose of the Preamble?

a)

To list the grievances the colonies had against the King of England

b)

To declare independence from England

c)

To protect colonists from the King

d)

To explain the purpose of establishing a new government

43.

which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?

a)

Conducting local elections

b)

Monitoring the actions of officeholders

c)

educating the public of campaign issues

d)

Recruit and nominating candidates

e)

Helping candidates win elections

44.

Third Parties usually focus on....

a)

One chamber of Congress

b)

Many different issues

c)

A specific city or state

d)

One specific issue or person

45.

Political parties differ in their ideas and support of programs. A political party's list of ideas and programs they want to accomplish is called their

a)

Political Agenda

b)

Political Plan

c)

Political Platform

d)

Political Viewpoint

46.

The main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC) is...

a)

Raise money for candidates who support similar views

b)

Develop the party platform

c)

Distribute money equally among all of the candidates

d)

Promote candidates who have different points of view

47.

Which Amendment made poll taxes illegal?

a)

15th Amendment

b)

24th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

48.

Which Amendment expanded voting to all citizens regardless of gender?

a)

15th Amendment

b)

24th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

49.

Which amendment allows Washington DC will receive 3 electoral votes in the Presidential elections

a)

15th Amendment

b)

24th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

50.

Which amendment expanded voting to all men regardless of race?

a)

15th Amendment

b)

24th Amendment

c)

23rd Amendment

d)

19th Amendment

51.

What law enforced the 15th Amendment (eliminated literacy tests and other practices that were used to prevent African Americans from voting)

a)

Civil Rights Act of 1964

b)

Expansion of Liberty Act 1965

c)

Universal Suffrage Act of 1964

d)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

52.

The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age to ___.

a)

21

b)

25

c)

20

d)

18

53.

Match the following government actions to the correct branch of government

Categorize the following

makes laws for the nation

executes the laws of the nation

approves annual budget

confirms presidential appointments

declares war

prepares annual budget

oversees executive departments and agencies

exercises the power of judicial review

tries cases involving federal law

tries cases involving the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution

regulates interstate and foreign trade

Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
54.

When the president or governor presents medals and awards for service to the country

a)

Chief of State

b)

Chief Legislator

c)

Commander in Chief

d)

Chief Citizen

55.

When the president or governor helps people who are running for office in elections

a)

Chief Executive

b)

Chief Legislator

c)

Commander in Chief

d)

Party Chief/Chief of the Party

56.

When the president or governor enforces laws

a)

Chief Executive

b)

Chief Legislator

c)

Commander in Chief

d)

Chief Citizen

57.

When the president makes treaties with other countries

a)

Chief Executive

b)

Chief Diplomat

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Party Chief/Chief of the Party

58.

When the president or governor proposes the legislative agenda

a)

Chief Executive

b)

Chief Legislator

c)

Commander in Chief

d)

Chief Citizen

59.

When the president or governor sends soldiers into action

a)

Chief Executive

b)

Chief Legislator

c)

Commander in Chief

d)

Chief Citizen

60.

When the president or governor votes in an election

a)

Chief Executive

b)

Chief Legislator

c)

Commander in Chief

d)

Chief Citizen

61.

When the president or governor appoints cabinet members and judges

a)

Chief Executive

b)

Chief Legislator

c)

Commander in Chief

d)

Chief Citizen

62.

When the president or governor greets and entertains important guests

a)

Chief of State

b)

Chief Legislator

c)

Commander in Chief

d)

Chief Citizen

63.

When the president delivers the State of the Union speech to Congress

a)

Chief Executive

b)

Chief Legislator

c)

Commander in Chief

d)

Party Chief/Chief of the Party

64.

The president is the head of the Armed Forces

a)

Chief Executive

b)

Chief Legislator

c)

Commander in Chief

d)

Party Chief/Chief of the Party

65.

When the president decides how the United States will act towards other countries

a)

Chief Executive

b)

Chief Diplomat

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Party Chief/Chief of the Party

66.

What are the three types of local governments in Virginia?

a)

Towns

b)

Village

c)

County

d)

Borough

e)

City

67.

The American political process is best described as a__.

a)

Dictatorship

b)

One Party System

c)

Two Party System

d)

Multi Party Sytem

68.

What is NOT one of the four major purposes of media during an election?

a)

Judging

b)

Creating political cartoons

c)

Writing editorials

d)

Publishing Op-Eds

69.

Who is the head of the Virginia Executive Branch?

a)

President

b)

Manager

c)

Governor

d)

Magistrate

70.

What is the name of the Virginia Legislative Branch called?

a)

General Assembly

b)

Congress

c)

Board of Supervisors

d)

House of Burgesses

71.

Match the following

Categorize the following

Town Council

Town Mayor

City Council

City Mayor

County Manager

Board of Supervisors

Town
City
County
72.

A local law is called a __.

a)

Grievance

b)

Appellate

c)

Order

d)

Ordinance

73.

What is the highest court in Virginia?

a)

Local District Court

b)

Virginia Supreme Court

c)

Circuit Court

d)

Virginia Court of Appeals

74.

Rivalry between producers/sellers of a good or service is called

a)

Competition

b)

Consumer Sovereignty

c)

Demand

d)

Profit

75.

Select all the types of resources

a)

Natural

b)

Celestial

c)

Entrepreneur

d)

Capital

e)

Human

76.

The inability to satisfy all wants at the same time.

a)

Scarcity

b)

Profit

c)

Resources

d)

Demand

77.

Things used in the production of goods and services.

a)

Scarcity

b)

Profit

c)

Resources

d)

Demand

78.

The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to buy at different prices during a given time period.

a)

Scarcity

b)

Profit

c)

Resources

d)

Demand

79.

When supply is high and demand for a good is low the price is

a)

high

b)

low

c)

unchanged

80.

When supply is low and demand for a good is high the price is

a)

high

b)

low

c)

unchanged

81.

The point where supply and demand meet circled in red on the graph is called

a)

Law of Supply

b)

Profit

c)

Choice

d)

Equilibrium Price

82.

Money that has been earned after all expenses have been paid, and drives all decisions

a)

Consumer Sovereignty

b)

Demand

c)

Price

d)

Profit

83.

Consumers determine what goods and services will be produced through purchases

a)

Consumer Sovereignty

b)

Demand

c)

Price

d)

Profit

84.

Which amendment defines citizenship?

a)

1st

b)

5th

c)

14th

d)

19th

85.

What are the three types of businesses

a)

Corporation

b)

Proprietorship

c)

Family

d)

Partnership

86.

If a CORPORATION fails, the owner's liability is...


a)

Their income

b)

Their investment

c)

Their savings

d)

None of the above

87.

Governments use tax money paid by individuals and businesses to...

a)

Buy resources

b)

Trade with other countries

c)

Pay for Public goods and services

d)

By products

88.

Select two of the types of private financial institutions.

a)

Malls

b)

Banks

c)

Credit Unions

d)

Federal Offices

89.

Banks accept deposits, pay interest, and _______

a)

make payments

b)

give loans

c)

invent in stocks

90.

Private financial institutions act as a medium between ​ (a)   and ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
savers
borrowers
loans
91.

What has had the largest influence on globalization and the global flow of information and trade?

a)

Stock Market

b)

Internet

c)

Mass Transportation

d)

Mixed Economies

92.

How do banks encourage people to save money?

a)

They collect taxes

b)

They pay interest on money people keep in bank

c)

They advertise through mass media

d)

They give people jobs at banks

93.

Circular flow is the process where money flows between which three groups

a)

individuals and households

b)

Producers

c)

Businesses

d)

Government

94.

This type of business has one owner and unlimited liability

a)

Corporation

b)

Proprietorship

c)

Partnership

95.

This type of business has two or more owners and unlimited liability

a)

Corporation

b)

Proprietorship

c)

Partnership

96.

This type of business many investors and limited liability

a)

Corporation

b)

Proprietorship

c)

Partnership

97.

Virginia and the United States seek out international trade to...

a)

purchase less expensive items

b)

become more powerful

c)

increase taxes

d)

None of the Above

98.

Select the three parts of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution that are listed below

a)

Establish justice

b)

No taxation without representation

c)

to form a more perfect Union

d)

To organize fair and free elections

e)

To secure the blessings of liberty

99.

Select the three parts of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution that are listed below

a)

Establish a free economy

b)

to ensure domestic tranquility

c)

To provide for the needy

d)

To provide for the common defense

e)

Promote the general welfare

100.

The U.S. Constitution begins with the words..

a)

To his honorable King George III

b)

In these revolutionary times

c)

We the people

d)

Our country