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Civics 2nd Semester Final Exam Review
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#Civics Final Exam
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1
What is needed to win the Presidential general election?
The most popular votes
A majority of the electoral college votes
The majority of Congressional votes
The majority of state's votes
2
Which refers to benefits given up when when economic choices are made?
supply
cost
scarcity
demand
3
Which statement accurately describes why we have criminal and civil laws?
To give the government power
To make people unhappy
To discriminate against certain people
To bring order to society
4
What is the main function of civil laws?
describes which acts are crimes
describes the rights of citizens
settles disagreements among citizens
describes police and court procedures
5
On a supply and demand graph, as price INCREASES, what happens to the quantity DEMANDED?
it increases
it stays the same
it decreases
it fluxuates
6
Which term describes limited resources are available?
scarcity
demand
production
consumption
7
On a supply and demand graph, as price DECREASES, what happens to the quantity DEMANDED?
it increases
it decreases
it remains the same
it fluxuates
8
Which term best describes the idea that the resources available to meet needs and wants is limited?
scarcity
production
demand
consumption
9
Which is an organized body of people who share goals to influence public policy?
Media
Centrist
Republican Party
Interest Groups
10
Which of the following governmental actions illustrates the system of checks and balances?
Congress raising taxes
Congress ratifying the Presidents treaty
Senators helping a state governor
The President negotiating a treaty
11
Which legislation overturned segregation laws in the South?
Bill of Rights
Proposition 21
Black Codes
Civil Rights Act
12
On a supply and demand graph, as price INCREASES, what happens to the quantity SUPPLIED?
it fluxuates
it stays the same
it increases
it decreases
13
According to the graph, what is the market price of the item being sold?
$4
$2
$1
$3
14
Which interest group and its members would most likely campaign for looser gun control laws?
Christian Coalition
AARP-American Associationof Retired People
NOW-National Organization of Women
NRA-National Rifle Association
15
On a supply and demand graph, as price DECREASES, what happens to the quantity SUPPLIED?
it increases
it fluxuates
it remains the same
it decreases
16
Which term is about influencing others by publicizing ONE side of an issue?
Interest Group
Scarcity
Exclusionary rule
Propaganda
17
Which is NOT true about the Judicial Branch of government?
The President may change judges pay
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land
Federal justices' term is "during good behavior"
Congress creates new federal courts
18
What can happen if the President vetoes a bill?
It passes if two-thirds of Congress votes
it passes with three-fourths of Congress votes
It cannot be passed into law at all.
It passes if a majority of Congress votes
19
What is the purpose of criminal laws?
describes what acts are crimes
settles disagreements among citizens
describes police and court procedures
describes the rights of citizens
20
How is the President chosen?
The Electoral College
The Senate
The House of Representatives
the popular vote
21
Which power does
NOT
belong to the executive branch of government?
appoint federal judges
declare war
veto bills
grant pardons
22
Which of the following is NOT how ordinary people helped change unjust laws?
By boycotting businesses
By obeying Jim Crow segregation laws
By refusing to follow unjust laws using civil disobedience
By participating in protest marches
23
Which of the following is an example of the President in his role as a chief Diplomat?
negotiating a treaty
Giving the State of the Union speech
Pardoning (forgiving) a criminal
Vetoing a bill from Congress.
24
Changing unjust laws CANNOT be
influenced
by ordinary people, but by government officials only.
FALSE
TRUE
25
Why is this propaganda considered "testimonial"?
It presents several sides of an important issue
It portrays a familiar figure to appeal to people
It contains true or false information
gets people’s attention by using a cartoon
26
Which of the following is a true statement about juvenile court?
a juvenile is considered “delinquent” automatically
juveniles have less rights than adults
all states have juries for juveniles
geared toward rehabilitation and treatment
27
Which term refers to breaking unjust laws non-violently?
plea bargaining
oppression
civil disobedience
violent protest
28
Which political party wants to spend LESS money on social programs like welfare?
Liberal
Republican
Democratic
Green
29
Which type of propaganda advertises that LOTS of people are using a certain product?
Bandwagon
Endorsements/testimonial
Transfer
Cardstacking
30
In which economy does the government play the largest role?
market
traditional
mixed
command
31
What do the Democratic and Republican parties disagree
most strongly
about? (hint: more government vs. less government)
The role government should play in citizens lives
The way elections should be run
American values and traditions
Rights guaranteed by the constitution
32
Which is NOT an example of propaganda in politics?
Participating in a televised debate
By publicizing only one side of an issue - their side only!
Having popular people endorse them as a candidate
Telling reasons to NOT vote for their opponent
33
Which economic system involves a small community and little economic growth?
market
traditional
mixed
command
34
In which economy is free enterprise and little government control MOST evident?
command
traditional
mixed
market
35
Which of the following is an argument in FAVOR of third parties? (Which is a POSITIVE outcome?)
they have less money than the major parties
they have no legitimate candidates
they have no significant impact on politics
they present diverse political views
