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