Government HSA Review Revised

Question 1

Which of these would most likely take place in a command economy?

Accepted Answer

Government leaders decide how goods will be produced.

Question 2

This statement in the Constitution sets forth the goals and purposes of the government.

Accepted Answer

preamble

Question 3

The US govt bombed terrorist camps in Afghanistan. Which purpose of gov't is this?

Accepted Answer

To provide national security

Question 4

What is the intent of the government actions described in all the headlines?

Accepted Answer

to maintain public safety

Question 5

Citizens are allowed to confront their accusers because of the:

Accepted Answer

6th Amendment

Question 6

Which of these is an advantage of a representative democracy?

Accepted Answer

Legislators are elected by the people.

Question 7

Which of these is important to a successful democracy?

Accepted Answer

producing policies that address a variety of concerns

Question 8

Which type of economic system rarely develops new forms of technology?

Accepted Answer

Traditional

Question 9

Traditional economy is an economic system..

Accepted Answer

basedon long-standing customs

Question 10

When the President refuses to sign a bill it is called

Accepted Answer

Veto

Question 11

MD is considering a law banning cellphone use while driving. Why would the MGA pass this law?

Accepted Answer

to promote safety over individual rights

Question 12

When the president acts as head of the Armed Forces he is the ______________.

Accepted Answer

Commander in Chief

Question 13

Restrictions were placed on the nuclear power industry after the accident in order to

Accepted Answer

protect public health

Question 14

The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech. What was a reason that it was added?

Accepted Answer

so that people could debate political issues without arrest

Question 15

The main purpose of a political action committee is to________________.

Accepted Answer

Fundraise

Question 16

In an authoritarian government, freedom of speech is usually...

Accepted Answer

censored and controlled by the government

Question 17

Which of the following is a benefit of separation of powers?

Accepted Answer

Preventing one part of the gov't from gaining total power.

Question 18

Which of these best describes the United States’ economic system?

Accepted Answer

Mixed Market

Question 19

The US gov't lowered taxes to help the country recover from a recession. Which purpose is this?

Accepted Answer

To regulate the economy

Question 20

Powers held and shared by both the National and State Governments are called

Accepted Answer

Concurrent

Question 21

Which of the following best explains why the Constitution is called a, “living document”?

Accepted Answer

it can be changed when needed

Question 22

Which of the following is the name of Maryland’s legislative branch of government?

Accepted Answer

General Assembly

Question 23

Which of these characteristics do federal systems of government have in common?

Accepted Answer

The national and state gov'ts divide political authority.

Question 24

The system of checks and balances allows each branch to restrain the powers of the__________.

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other branches

Question 25

Which of these is most often encouraged by the government in a command economy?

Accepted Answer

Nationalproduction goals

Question 26

Which of the following purposes of government do the fire and police department serve?

Accepted Answer

maintain social order

Question 27

Citizens have the freedom to speak out against the party in power because of the:

Accepted Answer

1stAmendment

Question 28

The process of drawing congressional district lines to gain a political advantage is called...

Accepted Answer

gerrymandering

Question 29

Which action by the governor of Maryland would be an example of maintaining order and safety?

Accepted Answer

calling in the Maryland National Guard to end a riot

Question 30

Powers that are directly stated in the Constitution are known as:

Accepted Answer

Expressed powers

Question 31

Which of the following is a formal duty assigned to the Vice-President of the United States?

Accepted Answer

To presideover the Senate

Question 32

The members of the President’s cabinet...

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Areappointed by the President and approved by the Senate

Question 33

The power to tax is an example of a________ power.

Accepted Answer

concurrent

Question 34

Which of these is a characteristic of a market economy?

Accepted Answer

Competition between businesses

Question 35

Selecting the party candidate for President and VP is a function of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

NationalConvention

Question 36

The number of presidential electors from each state is determined by_______________.

Accepted Answer

Each state’spopulation

Question 37

Which agency would investigate obscenities on television?

Accepted Answer

FederalCommunications Commission

Question 38

The county builds a new high school. Which purpose of govt did this action most closely serve?

Accepted Answer

To provide public services

Question 39

When the President represents the US in the world political arena he is acting as the

Accepted Answer

Chief Executive

Government HSA Review Revised

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Government HSA Review Revised

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