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WorksheetsQuarter 3 Benchmark Review Game
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
What are the TWO ways that an individual can become a citizen of the United States?
Birth
Taking the Oath of Civic Duty
Military Service
Naturalization
What are the three branches of Government? (select three answers)
Legislative
Executive
Congressional
Judicial
Bureaucratic
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
Traditional
Command
Free Market
Mixed
The United States has this type of economy
Traditional
Command
Free Market
Mixed
What is the difference between a civic duty and a responsibility?
duty-voluntary choice
responsibility-required
duty-required
responsibility-voluntary choice
None of the above
What are the ways to register to vote in Virginia? (select 3)
By mail
Phone
Online
In person at registrar's office
Match the following about the Electoral College
The total number of Electors
538
The number of electors needed to win
270
The number of Virginia's electors
13
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
Traditional
Command
Free Market
Mixed
This person is the one brought to court on charges
Defendant
Jury
Prosecution
Plaintiff
This type of economy does not exist in the real world because all governments have some level of control
Traditional
Command
Free Market
Mixed
This type of economy has private property or ownership and limited government control
Traditional
Command
Free Market
Mixed
Match the following
This branch is made up of Congress:
-Senate
-House of Representatives
Is responsible for making laws
Legislative Branch
This branch is made up of the President and Vice President
Is responsible for carrying out the law
Executive Branch
This branch is made up of the Court System including the Supreme Court
Is responsible for interpreting the law
Judicial Branch
What the THREE requirements to vote in Virginia?
Be 18 years old
Be US Citizen
Own Land
Graduate High School
Be a resident of the state
What is the system the United States uses to elect the President and Vice President of the United States?
Democratic Union
Congress
General Assembly
Electoral College
What is the highest court in Virginia
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Local District Court
In a civil case, this person files the complaint to recover damages
Defendant
Jury
Prosecution
Plaintiff
What is the Supreme Law of the land?
Bill of Rights
United States Constitution
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
What is a major crime that is punishable by multiple years in prison?
Misdemeanor
Judicial Discipline
Verdict
Felony
A case where a court settles a disagreement between two parties is what type of case?
Probate Case
Criminal Case
Civil Case
Appellate Case
The power of the United States Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional is?
Due Process of Law
Appeal
Judicial Review
Arraignment of Law
A case where a court determines whether a person is guilty of breaking a law?
Probate Case
Criminal Case
Civil Case
Appellate Case
In a criminal case, this is the name of the group that is bringing charges against someone
Defendant
Jury
Prosecution
Plaintiff
What is a minor crime that is punishable by a fine, less than a year in jail, and/or probation?
Misdemeanor
Judicial Discipline
Verdict
Felony
Which Supreme Court Case established Judicial Review?
Tinker v. Des Moines
Plessy v. Ferguson
Marbury v. Madison
Miranda v. Arizona
Place the U.S. Court System in order from highest on the left to the lowest on the right
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court
Which First Amendment Freedom gives Citizens the ability to write the government with any concerns or issues they have?
Speech
Petition
Religion
Press
Which First Amendment Freedom allows U.S. Citizens to publish their opinions and ideas in writing?
Speech
Petition
Religion
Press
Which First Amendment Freedom prevents Congress from declaring a national religion or favoring one religion over the other?
Speech
Petition
Religion
Press
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?
Assembly
Speech
Petition
Press
What First Amendment Freedom gives citizens the ability to gather in groups, protest, and discuss political topics and debates.
Assembly
Speech
Petition
Press
Which amendment defines due process at the NATIONAL level?
1st
14th
19th
5th
Which amendment defines due process at the state and local level?
1st
14th
19th
5th
Which of the following is a DUTY of U.S. Citizens?
register and vote
participate in political campaigns
running for elected office
pay taxes
What is an example of a Civic Responsibility?
Obey laws
Registering for draft
Staying informed on current issues
Serving on a jury or as a witness in court
True or False:
Immigration and naturalization has led to an increasingly diverse society.
True
False
How many amendments to the Constitution are there?
14
7
56
27
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?
Yes, she meets all the requirements
No, she does not meet all the requirements
Match the following principles of government.
No one is above the law
Rule of Law
The people rule
Democracy
Government is not all powerful and can only do what we give it the power to do
Limited Government
We elect people to make laws on our behalf
Representative Government
The idea that people are the source of any and all government power
Consent of the Governed
What are the two main political parties in the United States?
Democratic Party
Communist Party
Libertarian Party
Republican Party
How many ways can an amendment be proposed?
1
2
3
4
Match each definition below to the correct Founding Document.
The document established the principle "Rule of Law"
Magna Carta
The document served as a model for the Bill of Rights
Virginia Declaration of Rights
This document was the United States' first form of national government
Articles of Confederation
The document was a model for the 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion
VA Declaration of Religious Freedom
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"?
Declaration of Independence
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
To list the grievances the colonies had against the King of England
To declare independence from England
To protect colonists from the King
To explain the purpose of establishing a new government
which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?
Conducting local elections
Monitoring the actions of officeholders
educating the public of campaign issues
Recruit and nominating candidates
Helping candidates win elections
Third Parties usually focus on....
One chamber of Congress
Many different issues
A specific city or state
One specific issue or person
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
Political Agenda
Political Plan
Political Platform
Political Viewpoint
The main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC) is...
Raise money for candidates who support similar views
Develop the party platform
Distribute money equally among all of the candidates
Promote candidates who have different points of view
Which Amendment made poll taxes illegal?
15th Amendment
24th Amendment
23rd Amendment
19th Amendment
Which Amendment expanded voting to all citizens regardless of gender?
15th Amendment
24th Amendment
23rd Amendment
19th Amendment
Which amendment allows Washington DC will receive 3 electoral votes in the Presidential elections
15th Amendment
24th Amendment
23rd Amendment
19th Amendment
Which amendment expanded voting to all men regardless of race?
15th Amendment
24th Amendment
23rd Amendment
19th Amendment
What law enforced the 15th Amendment (eliminated literacy tests and other practices that were used to prevent African Americans from voting)
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Expansion of Liberty Act 1965
Universal Suffrage Act of 1964
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age to ___.
21
25
20
18
Match the following government actions to the correct branch of government
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
When the president or governor presents medals and awards for service to the country
Chief of State
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
When the president or governor helps people who are running for office in elections
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Party Chief/Chief of the Party
When the president or governor enforces laws
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
When the president makes treaties with other countries
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator
Party Chief/Chief of the Party
When the president or governor proposes the legislative agenda
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
When the president or governor sends soldiers into action
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
When the president or governor votes in an election
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
When the president or governor appoints cabinet members and judges
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
When the president or governor greets and entertains important guests
Chief of State
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
When the president delivers the State of the Union speech to Congress
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Party Chief/Chief of the Party
The president is the head of the Armed Forces
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Party Chief/Chief of the Party
When the president decides how the United States will act towards other countries
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator
Party Chief/Chief of the Party
What are the three types of local governments in Virginia?
Towns
Village
County
Borough
City
The American political process is best described as a__.
Dictatorship
One Party System
Two Party System
Multi Party Sytem
What is NOT one of the four major purposes of media during an election?
Judging
Creating political cartoons
Writing editorials
Publishing Op-Eds
Who is the head of the Virginia Executive Branch?
President
Manager
Governor
Magistrate
What is the name of the Virginia Legislative Branch called?
General Assembly
Congress
Board of Supervisors
House of Burgesses
Match the following
Town Council
Town Mayor
City Council
City Mayor
County Manager
Board of Supervisors
A local law is called a __.
Grievance
Appellate
Order
Ordinance
What is the highest court in Virginia?
Local District Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Virginia Court of Appeals
Rivalry between producers/sellers of a good or service is called
Competition
Consumer Sovereignty
Demand
Profit
Select all the types of resources
Natural
Celestial
Entrepreneur
Capital
Human
The inability to satisfy all wants at the same time.
Scarcity
Profit
Resources
Demand
Things used in the production of goods and services.
Scarcity
Profit
Resources
Demand
The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to buy at different prices during a given time period.
Scarcity
Profit
Resources
Demand
When supply is high and demand for a good is low the price is
high
low
unchanged
When supply is low and demand for a good is high the price is
high
low
unchanged
The point where supply and demand meet circled in red on the graph is called
Law of Supply
Profit
Choice
Equilibrium Price
Money that has been earned after all expenses have been paid, and drives all decisions
Consumer Sovereignty
Demand
Price
Profit
Consumers determine what goods and services will be produced through purchases
Consumer Sovereignty
Demand
Price
Profit
Which amendment defines citizenship?
1st
5th
14th
19th
What are the three types of businesses
Corporation
Proprietorship
Family
Partnership
If a CORPORATION fails, the owner's liability is...
Their income
Their investment
Their savings
None of the above
Governments use tax money paid by individuals and businesses to...
Buy resources
Trade with other countries
Pay for Public goods and services
By products
Select two of the types of private financial institutions.
Malls
Banks
Credit Unions
Federal Offices
Banks accept deposits, pay interest, and _______
make payments
give loans
invent in stocks
Private financial institutions act as a medium between (a) and (b)
What has had the largest influence on globalization and the global flow of information and trade?
Stock Market
Internet
Mass Transportation
Mixed Economies
How do banks encourage people to save money?
They collect taxes
They pay interest on money people keep in bank
They advertise through mass media
They give people jobs at banks
Circular flow is the process where money flows between which three groups
individuals and households
Producers
Businesses
Government
This type of business has one owner and unlimited liability
Corporation
Proprietorship
Partnership
This type of business has two or more owners and unlimited liability
Corporation
Proprietorship
Partnership
This type of business many investors and limited liability
Corporation
Proprietorship
Partnership
Virginia and the United States seek out international trade to...
purchase less expensive items
become more powerful
increase taxes
None of the Above
Select the three parts of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution that are listed below
Establish justice
No taxation without representation
to form a more perfect Union
To organize fair and free elections
To secure the blessings of liberty
Select the three parts of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution that are listed below
Establish a free economy
to ensure domestic tranquility
To provide for the needy
To provide for the common defense
Promote the general welfare
The U.S. Constitution begins with the words..
To his honorable King George III
In these revolutionary times
We the people
Our country
