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1
The principle that established three branches of the Federal government is called
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Checks and Balances
2
This group of Framers believed that state governments should have more power than the federal government
federalists
anti-federalists
loyalists
segregationists
3
The clause in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution that grants Congress its "implied powers" is known as the....
electric clause
elastic clause
enigma clause
expansive clause
4
This form of government includes monarchies and dictatorships:
autocracy
anarchy
democracy
oligarchy
5
________ means that the people of the United States maintain the power of government.
popular sovereignty
federalism
limited government
checks and balances
6
This amendment states that powers not granted to the Federal Government are reserved to states:
IX
X
I
VIII
7
What is the PRIMARY REASON for most trade restrictions?
providing consumers with more variety
protecting American businesses and workers from foreign competition
punishing America's political rivals
keeping prices as low as possible
8
In any given market, a SHORTAGE exists when....
quantity SUPPLIED exceeds quantity DEMANDED
quantity DEMANDED equals quantity SUPLLIED
the equilibrium price is too high for most people to pay
quantity DEMANDED exceeds quantity SUPLLIED
9
Which of the following IS NOT one of the president's powers?
making treaties
declaring war
filling vacancies in congress
issuing pardons
10
A
price floor
is a ______ price set ______ the equilibrium price.
minimum, below
minimum, above
maximum, below
maximum, above
11
Maine and Nebraska are the only states that use the _______ method for the Electoral College.
congressional district
winner-takes-all
proportional allocation
instant run-off
12
The __________ Compromise dealt with the question of slaves counting towards states' population
Three-Fifths
Commerce and Slave Trade
Great
Connecticut
13
Communism is an example of a
free-market economy
planned economy
traditional economy
mixed economy
14
When a change in price causes little change in the quantity demanded, demand is considered to be
inelastic
stagnant
elastic
at equilibrium
15
Which of the following WOULD NOT cause a shift in supply?
change in technology
change in consumer preferences
the weather
change in the number of suppliers
16
How many years are in a Representative's term?
6
4
2
unlimited
17
This amendment protects individuals from "cruel and unusual punishment":
VII
IX
VI
VIII
18
This amendment protects individuals from "double jeopardy" and "self incrimination":
V
VIII
VII
VI
19
How many years are in a Senator's term?
6
4
unlimited
2
20
This amendment guarantees an individual's right to a lawyer in criminal cases:
VII
VI
V
IV
21
Which of the following IS NOT one of the primary types of "resources"?
capital
knowledge
labor
land
22
Which of the following is generally associated with LIBERAL politics in the US?
maintaining the "status quo"
traditional Christian values
supporting social justice causes
prioritizing military strength
none of the above
23
This man believed that, because men are inherently selfish, they need a strong monarch to lead them:
John Locke
John Adams
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Jefferson
24
This type of trade restriction requires foreign businesses to meet product-specific requirements:
quota
standard
tariff
embargo
25
Judicial Review is the power of ______ to interpret laws.
the president
Congress
federal courts
the people
26
The heads of the 15 Executive Departments are collectively known as the President's
Drawers
Cabinet
Bureau
Dresser
27
The primary goals of a capitalist system are:
economic freedom and equality of opportunity
economic order and equality of outcome
economic freedom and equality of outcome
economic order and equality of opportunity
28
Which of the following IS NOT true of a
republic
?
somemonarchies are also republics
it has elected officials
many republics have mixed economies
it is a form of pure democracy
29
If the President vetoes a bill, Congress can overturn the veto with a _____ vote in each house.
majority
4/5
3/4
2/3
30
The primary concern of economists is _______, which means that there isn't enough "stuff" to satisfy everyone's needs.
opportunity cost
shortage
needs
scarcity
31
Which of the following WOULD NOT cause a shift in demand?
change in price
change in consumer preferences
change in the number of consumers
change in consumer income
32
The President of the United States must be...
a dude
at least 30 years old
a lifelong resident of the US
a natural-born citizen
33
Which of the following WOULD NOT be associated with the Republican Party?
promoting economic equality
prioritizing individual responsibility
the elephant
the color red
34
This amendment guarantees rights "not enumerated" in the Constitution:
IX
I
X
VI
35
Which economic concept is illustrated by the acronym TINSTAAFL?
marginal benefit
scarcity
opportunity cost
supply and demand
