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1
The Republican Party mails out pamphlets explaining their candidate's platform? Why?
Monitor the actions of people in office
Recruit and nominate candidates
Help separate fact from opinion
Educate the electorate about campaign issues
2
Which is not a reason why countries trade with each other in the global economy?
To lower the cost of production by eliminating jobs
To buy goods and services at a lower cost
To obtain goods and services they cannot produce themselves
To sell goods and services to other countries
3
Eli broke a federal law. Which court will his trial be held? What will the courtroom look like?
US District Court: Judge and Jury
General District Court: Judge
Circuit Court: Judge and Jury
US District Court: Justices
4
The number of electors each state gets in the electoral college is determined by...
The number of registered voters in that state
The size of the state's square mileage
The number of representatives in the state's legislature
The number of representatives the state has in Congress
5
Trump and Clinton are in the lead to become candidates for President. Who nominates them?
Political Parties
Voters
The Electoral College
The Federal Government
6
Which of the following definitions does not match its first amendment freedom?
Assembly: people are free to peacefully meet in groups
Petition: media may gather and publish information freely
Speech: people are free to express their opinions
Religion: Government may not establish an official religion
7
"We the People..." is the beginning of the preamble. What is the purpose of the preamble?
Ensure the major powers resided with the states
Expresses the reason the Constitution was written
To serve as the model of the US Bill of Rights
Declare the colonies' independence from Great Britain
8
Winchester city council just increased their government spending. What results may occur?
Increased employment & higher taxes
Decreased employment & lower taxes
Increased employment & lower taxes
Decreased employment & higher taxes
9
The US government tried to control education, but education is a state responsibility? Why?
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Federalism
10
Which of the following is not mandatory as a U.S. citizen?
Vote in elections
Serve as a witness (or jury) if called
Serve if you are drafted into the military
Obey the law
11
I want to know the views of the Freedom Party regarding gun control. Where would I find them?
Electoral college
The Federal Government
In editorials
Party platform
12
News broadcasts often show candidates view's side-by-side. This is an example of media...
Separating fact from opinion
Broadcasting different points of view
Identifying propaganda
Detecting bias
13
President Wilson controls the US military, so why must he ask Congress to declare war?
Declaring war is a power of the Legislative Branch
To work together so the Supreme Court can't challenge them
Congress acts as the Chief Diplomat
Congress controls all the US ships to transport soldiers
14
In economic flow, how do individuals have the money to buy goods and services from businesses?
Households makes products, which they then sell
Households receive public goods and services from the gov't
Households sell their resources for income
Businesses pay taxes to gov't, which it gives to households
15
Becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States includes all of the following except...
The ability to read, write, and speak words in English
Demonstrate loyalty by performing community service
Defined in the 14th Amendment
Demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles
16
Ryan is starting a dinosaur theme park. What motivates him to sell this service?
Girls love dinosaurs
Profit
Incentives
Competition
17
Bryan was released from jail because government didn't treat him fairly, they violated his...
Due Process
Private Property
First Amendment Freedoms
Civic Duties
18
Which type of economy has entirely private ownership of property and resources?
Free Market
Mixed
Traditional
Command
19
Which of the following is not a reserved power of state governments?
Public Health and Safety
Regulate Commerce & Interstate Trade
Environment
Education
20
Which of the following did the Declaration of Independence not do?
Established the structure of our national government
Declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain
Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain
Affirmed unalienable rights (life, liberty, ...)
21
Few BTTF shoes were produced, but many people wanted them. These two together determined...
The price of the shoes
The scarcity of the shoes
The profit of the shoes
The consumption of the shoes
22
Which of the following types of ownership does not match its characteristic?
Corporation: Owner risk is limited to investment
Proprietorship: Owner risk is limited to investment
Corporation: Authorized to act as a single person by law
Partnership: Profits are shared
23
Baylor works for an interest group which tries influencing lawmakers to save whales. She is...
A political contributer
A legislator
A lobbyist
A politician
24
Isabel combined nail polish, workers, chairs, and other items. What term best summarizes this?
Consumption
Production
Scarcity
Resources
25
In order to vote in Virginia, a person must...
be registered at least 22 days before election day
have lived in Virginia for at least 5 years
have been born in the United States
be 18 years old by the end of the year
26
The federal budget is first prepared by the _________, then it must be approved by the _______.
House of Representatives - Senate
Legislative Branch - Executive Branch
Executive Branch - Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch - Judicial Branch
27
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are proposed by _________, then ratified by _________.
General Assembly - Voters
General Assembly - State Legislatures
Congress - State Legislatures
Congress - Voters
28
This mayor of the city was convicted of corruption. Which founding principle is at work here?
Representative Government
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Consent of the Governed
29
The media influences public policy in all of the following ways except:
Broadcasts opposing points of view
Broadcasts candidates voting records
Focuses attention on selected issues
Tells people who to vote for
30
The government gave tax breaks to Cindy's new chicken restaurant. Why?
Markets operate with minimal government interference
The government loves chicken. Seriously, who doesn't?
Consumers determine through purchases what will be produced
To promote competition between producers
31
How is the population of the House of Representatives determined? How about the U.S. Senate?
State Population - Size of state
2 Per state - Congressional Representation
State population - 2 per state
2 per state - State Population
32
Which of the following is not a characteristic of political parties?
Reflect both liberal and conservative views
Influence public policies (laws)
Help candidates win elections
Get most votes by going very far left or right politically
33
A city in Virginia got its charter, listing the powers it has. Where did they get the charter?
US Constitution & Congress
Constitution of Virginia & General Assembly
US Constitution & Constitution of Virginia
General Assembly & Governor
34
Which amendment to the US Constitution does not match its purpose?
1st Amendment: individual freedom of expression
16th Amendment: allowing taxes on income by the US gov't
14th Amendment: protects from unfair actions by the US gov't
5th Amendment: protects from unfair actions by the US gov't
35
Jezmin must decide between college or working. What's her opportunity cost of going to college?
The new people she will meet in college
The cost of tuition, books, and rooms
Money should could have made in the workforce
The amount of time she will have to study
