Civics Final

Question 1

To reduce air pollution, the federal government required the removal of ________ from gasoline

Accepted Answer

ethanol

Question 2

For a master plan to work well, it must take into account a community’s ___

Accepted Answer

future needs.

Question 3

The ______________ helps state and local governments work together to lower pollution.

Accepted Answer

Environmental Protection Agency

Question 4

Most students in the United States today attend

Accepted Answer

public schools.

Question 5

Which is an example of a governor fulfilling his or her role as chief executive?

Accepted Answer

preparing a budget

Question 6

GDP reflects the price of

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final goods and services.

Question 7

set up fire departments

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Local

Question 8

license automobile drivers

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State

Question 9

government tracks inflation by prices of about 400 products each month, a measure called the

Accepted Answer

consumer price index.

Question 10

Campaign donations are controversial because they

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may lead to favored treatment for contributors.

Question 11

The way that a third-party candidate usually gets on a ballot is by

Accepted Answer

getting enough voters to write his or her name on the ballot

Question 12

Totalitarian rulers use scare tactics, violence, and ___to force people to obey their ideology

Accepted Answer

propaganda

Question 13

Which branch of government has the highest level of authority?

Accepted Answer

federal

Question 14

The main goal of the United Nations is to

Accepted Answer

keep peace among nations.

Question 15

State official in charge of handling and keeping track of the flow of money in & out of gov'tt

Accepted Answer

state treasurer.

Question 16

election in which voters choose the party candidates who will run in a general election

Accepted Answer

direct primary

Question 17

Over recent years, the federal government’s role in education has

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increased.

Question 18

Which media form has the greatest influence on a citizen’s vote?

Accepted Answer

television

Question 19

The credit crisis of 2008 was caused by

Accepted Answer

home loans made to people unable to repay them.

Question 20

Which is an example of a governor fulfilling his or her role as chief executive?

Accepted Answer

preparing a budget

Question 21

States mainly rely on _____________ taxes as a revenue source.

Accepted Answer

sales & income

Question 22

Responsibility for solving environmental problems often falls to

Accepted Answer

ocal communities.

Question 23

GDP measures the amount produced within a country as well as a nation’s

Accepted Answer

income.

Question 24

The economy is in a recession if

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real GDP goes down for six months or more.

Question 25

Under the principle of ______, citizens agree to abide by what more than half the people want.

Accepted Answer

majority rule

Question 26

What do developed nations usually buy from developing nations?

Accepted Answer

raw materials

Question 27

Rules about how schools meet the needs of students with disabilities are set by

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the federal government.

Question 28

Which is a good indicator of whether you should vote for a certain candidate?

Accepted Answer

Will the candidate be effective in office?

Question 29

A party’s ____________ is a statement of its core beliefs and positions on issues.

Accepted Answer

platform

Question 30

set up public safety agencies such as the EPA

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Federal

Question 31

The civilian labor force includes

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all civilians16 years old who are working/looking for work.

Question 32

set up police departments

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Local

Question 33

set up the armed forces

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Federal

Question 34

In addition to government leaders, business, and citizens, a planning commission also include

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professionals.

Question 35

Federal tax bills must be officially introduced in

Accepted Answer

the House of Representatives

Question 36

The Civil Rights Act of 1964

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workers can sue due to gender.

Question 37

Provide monetary support to the needy (Public Aide)

Accepted Answer

Federal

Question 38

____________________ is the ruling authority for a community.

Accepted Answer

Government

Question 39

Which of the following often occurs in developed countries because of global trade?

Accepted Answer

relocation of factories

Question 40

Which of the following is true regarding voter registration in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

You must register before you can vote.

Civics Final

Questions 40

Civics Final

Questions 40