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What can be inferred from the cartoon below?
There is tension between the states & federal gov. due to federal mandates
The states request too much support from the federal government.
Federal mandates usually help support the state government.
The states are grateful for the support provided by federal mandates
2
Which branch of government is the best title for the chart?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
Parliamentary
3
At the executive level, what do cabinet departments, agencies, and regulatory groups do?
Veto laws
Make laws
Execute the laws
Determine if laws are constitutional
4
Which of the following are 3 ways that the executive branch influences policy making?
Approving or vetoing legislation
Appointing officials who carry out laws
Delivering an annual speech to Congress (State of the Union)
Ruling on court cases that involve federal law
5
The major function of the system of checks and balances is to -
Ensure political parties can function.
Protect against the abuse of powers.
Defend the United States.
Override veto powers.
6
Which branch of government is the best title for the chart?
Judicial
Executive
Parliamentary
Legislative
7
Employers seek individuals who have kept pace with -
the Stock Market and Dow Jones.
fashion trends and fads.
technological changes and skills.
pop culture and entertainment.
8
What would be the best title for the chart?
Checks and Balances
Reserved Powers
Primary Responsibilities of Government
The Executive Branch
9
Which sequence of numbers shows the correct order of a bill becoming a law?
4, 1, 5, 2, 3
1, 4, 5, 3, 2
5, 4, 1, 2, 3
2, 5, 4, 3, 1
10
How have changes in the American economy over the past 200 years affected the need for education?
Levels of education are less important now than in the past
Levels of education are less necessary as the American economy has changed
High levels of education are important to remain competitive in the economy
Lower levels of education are required to work in a post industrial economy
11
The scenario illustrates that Stephanie is -
being fiscally responsible.
a difficult consumer.
being irresponsible with her money.
not concerned with her rights as a consumer.
12
This table supports the conclusion that a salary -
increases as the level of education increases.
grows at the same rate for each level of education.
stays the same for the high school levels.
doubles once a college level is attained.
13
Legislative powers specifically listed in the United States Constitution are called -
Virginia Charters
implied powers
expressed powers
Articles of Confederation
14
What is the main job of the individuals pictured below?
Interpret laws
Carry out laws
Create laws
Enforce laws
15
What best completes the diagram shown?
Lower productivity
Lower incomes
Higher unemployment
Higher incomes
16
Which of the following best summarizes presidential power? Select two answers.
There are no limits on what the president can and cannot do.
There are limits on what the president can and cannot do.
The power of the Pres. has increased since the Constitution was ratified.
The power of the Pres. has decreased since the Constitution was ratified.
17
The diagram shown illustrates the principle of -
rule of law.
separation of powers.
consent of the governed.
majority rule.
18
Which characteristics would make a job seeker in computer programming most desirable?
A person with a doctorate degree in economics and management experience.
A person who has a high school diploma but has not work experience.
A person with a 2-year degree in general business and no work experience.
A person with a 4-year bachelor's degree and programming experience
19
Which branch of government is the best title for the chart?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Parliamentary
20
Which of the following 3 are powers exercised by the judicial branch of the national government?
Tries cases involving federal law
Tries cases involving interpretation of the U.S. Constitution
Exercises the power of judicial review
Makes and executes laws for the nation
21
The courts check Congress when judges or justices -
declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional.
veto legislation Congress has passed.
call special sessions of Congress.
declare executive actions to be unconstitutional.
22
When the president exercises power as commander-in-chief, he or she is acting as -
representative of all the people
leader of the political party that controls the executive branch.
head of the nation’s armed forces.
ceremonial head of the government.
23
The Senate consists of -
50 members
27 members
435 members, based on the populations of the states
100 members—2 per state
24
Which of the following are 3 ways that the executive branch influences policy making?
Proposing legislation
Appointing officials to carry out the laws
Ruling on court cases that involve federal law
Issuing executive orders and acts
25
Which of the following best summarizes the lawmaking process?
The process is impacted by citizens & requires collaboration & compromise
The lawmaking process is only impacted by PACs and Super PACS
The lawmaking process is simple and only requires the input of the Congress
The lawmaking process is controlled by the president & the cabinet members
26
What best completes the diagram shown?
Higher incomes
Higher unemployment
Lower productivity
Lower incomes
27
In which 3 ways have the advances in technology and information flows influenced the workplace?
Give U.S. workers the chance to work for companies outside the country
Permit people to work across international borders
Create competition from foreign workers for U.S. jobs
Made global communication slower
28
Developing an awareness of personal talents, interests, and aspirations is needed to select a -
place to live.
place to eat.
pet.
career.
29
Career planning begins with -
self-assessment
work ethic
self-control
job training
30
Which of the following are 3 examples of being fiscally responsible?
Keeping to a budget
Having insurance
Saving and investing for the future
Buying things on credit and not paying it back
31
What are the 4 duties and responsibilities of the legislative branch of the national government?
Declare war
Create laws
Regulate foreign and interstate trade
Approve an annual budget
Interpret laws
Administers the federal bureaucracy
32
What principle is the diagram above an example of?
Federalism
Denied Powers
Nationalism
Communism
33
The Congress checks the president when legislators - Select the 4 answers.
approve presidential appointments
override presidential vetoes.
approve the budget.
impeach and convict a president.
appoint the Vice President.
34
Powers that are shared between the national and state government are called -
expressed powers.
enforced powers.
concurrent powers.
implied powers.
35
The House of Representatives consists of -
27 members
2 members per state for a total of 100 members
435 members, based on the populations of the states
50 members
36
The powers not given to the national government by the U.S. Constitution are reserved for the -
President
states
foreign countries
Vice President
37
What is the best title for this list?
Outdated Skills Due to Technological Advancements
Personal Training Course Offered by the Federal Government
National Requirements for All Jobs
Characteristics that Employers Seek
38
Legislative powers that are used to carry out expressed powers are known as -
reserved powers
exclusive powers
concurrent powers
implied powers
39
The powers of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches are described in which 3 parts of the U.S. Constitution?
Article I
Article III
Article II
Article IV
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What is the best title for the process shown in the diagram?
Lawmaking Process in Congress
Influence of Special Interest Groups
How an Amendment is Ratified
Influence of Media on Policy-making
