Final Simulation Review

Question 1

A bill is introduced what happens next?

Accepted Answer

it is worked on in committee

Question 2

What's the point of this political cartoon?

Accepted Answer

campaign costs are ridiculously high

Question 3

Mrs. Potter write a letter expressing her deep frustration with the government she is using

Accepted Answer

her right to petition

Question 4

The national legislature includes -

Accepted Answer

House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate

Question 5

The Supreme Court stops the president's law bid

Accepted Answer

judicial review

Question 6

A campaign commercial entirely on anti-immigration legislation would be the media

Accepted Answer

emphasizing selected issues

Question 7

Changes to the Virginia Constitution are ratified by voters. Where are they proposed?

Accepted Answer

General Assembly

Question 8

Which of the following is not a citizen's responsibility?

Accepted Answer

serve on a jury

Question 9

What is included in both the 5th and 14th Amendments -

Accepted Answer

Due Process

Question 10

When consumers can predict how goods and services will or will not be provided -

Accepted Answer

sovereignty

Question 11

Which has to take place to amend the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

ratification by states

Question 12

Creating fairness during a trial would connect with which part of the Preamble?

Accepted Answer

establish justice

Question 13

We elected Obama into office this is an example of which fundamental principle?

Accepted Answer

representative government

Question 14

When the government needs more money it will -

Accepted Answer

raise taxes

Question 15

A system of government where each state had equal power and the central government was weak.

Accepted Answer

Articles of Confederation

Question 16

Which document says that if a government is unfair that the people can replace it?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

Question 17

According to the 10th Amendment, powers not specifically listed are RESERVED for the

Accepted Answer

states

Question 18

Which of the following would make laws on the local level?

Accepted Answer

councils or supervisors

Question 19

National powers are expressed. State powers are -

Accepted Answer

reserved

Question 20

Shayla wants to become a U.S. citizen. Which of the following must she show?

Accepted Answer

understanding of American history and principles

Question 21

Local laws are listed in -

Accepted Answer

charters

Question 22

An economy where they use simple tools to harvest food is likely a

Accepted Answer

traditional market

Question 23

Providing public schools and a community health department would be which from the preamble

Accepted Answer

general welfare

Question 24

When the president gives the State of the Union address they are practicing the power as

Accepted Answer

chief legislator

Question 25

Political parties hand out papers about their candidate. What are they trying to do?

Accepted Answer

educate the electorate

Question 26

The legislative branch has the job to write the laws. This is an example of -

Accepted Answer

separation of powers

Question 27

President Clinton was impeached. This is an example of -

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rule of law

Question 28

Which level can declare war?

Accepted Answer

federal

Question 29

A court case between old roomates involving overdue rent (think Judge Judy)

Accepted Answer

civil

Question 30

This map shows

Accepted Answer

how presidents are elected in the electoral college

Question 31

We have federal and state courts. That is because -

Accepted Answer

we have a dual court system

Question 32

If a child has committed a small crime. Where would they go to court?

Accepted Answer

Juvenile Domestic Relations

Question 33

Someone who tries to get policies changed by being on top of the government officials.

Accepted Answer

lobbyists

Question 34

The Senate has not approved Obama's Justice appointment. Which branch has the upper hand?

Accepted Answer

Federal legislative

Question 35

Counties have Boards of Supervisors. Cities and Towns have -

Accepted Answer

councils

Question 36

Which economy has the least amount of government involvement?

Accepted Answer

free

Question 37

Not having enough resouces -

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scarcity

Question 38

What type of business only has one owner?

Accepted Answer

proprietorship

Question 39

The House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate make up the -

Accepted Answer

General Assembly

Question 40

Failure to register and not being interested are reasons why -

Accepted Answer

people don't vote

Final Simulation Review

Questions 40

Final Simulation Review

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