Civics Final Exam Review

What said that if L.A. countries couldn’t manage their own affairs, the US would do it?

What law allows the government to track communications and finances?

The length of your lawn, burning trash, and no farm animals in the borough are all examples of

What form of propaganda is the following statement: “Everyone’s doing it, you should too!”

Which of the following is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

In which form of local government does the city-council have more power than the mayor?

Burglary, larceny, robbery, arson, and vandalism are all examples of what type of crime?

If problems arose with investments, the US would send troops to keep peace which is called?

All of the following are powers given to the president in matter of foreign policy except

Split ticket voting is when

Bernie Madoff stealing $65 million in investments is an example of

Before a trial, a/an ______ or a formal criminal charge is brought against the defendant.

Gambling, drug trafficking, and prostitution are all examples of what type of crime?

Which level of government controls schools?

Voting for all candidates of one party is known as

Paying for a candidate’s advertisements is an example of

In order to vote in an election, a person must do all of the following except

Judge Judy is an example of why type of court?

What's a meeting between leaders of 2 or more nations to discuss issues concerning them called?

White-Collar crimes are

What is a government order forbidding trade?

Preventing the spread of communism is known as

What is the most common crime in the U.S.?

What is the legislative body of a city called?

What makes readers or listeners aware that someone is trying to influence them?

In which form of local government does the mayor have more power than the city-council?

Crimes where the criminal doesn't violate another's rights, but mainly harms themselves is

States that have legislatures that are divided into two houses are called

The largest type of municipality is a

What is it called or when the defendant enters a plea of guilty or not guilty to the charge?

What's a plan for a local gov that defines its powers, responsibilities, and organization?

What type of propaganda shows only facts that support one side of something?

What type of propaganda is a governor raking grass with a lawn care business?

What did 50 nations create that promotes peaceful coexistence and worldwide cooperation?

Traffic, Small-claims, and family courts are all examples of

What are violent crimes against people because of a prejudice?

What are less serious offenses like traffic violations and disturbing the peace called?

What are groups of citizens with similar views on public issues knows as?

What are powers that are shared by the state and federal government called?

Which of the following courts hears minor case with no jury and only judges?

What are constituents?

How many votes does a candidate need to secure the presidency?

In which election can voters only vote for their party?

What are powers designated by the constitution to the federal government?

What type of person is not a member of a political party?

What is a proposition?

What is it called when the governor gives jobs to people recommended by political parties?

What is the only state to have a unicameral legislature?

Who do some say have too much power and influence on laws and lawmakers?

An authorization by the courts to arrest someone is called

A pressure group is known as a

What is it called when a city writes and amends its own municipal charter?

The example of using words and vague statements to sound good is what type of propaganda?

What type of propaganda would say “He’s a crook, a liar, and he isn't good for our country!”

Which powers come from the 10^th amendment?

What is used to fool people without letting them know the purpose is to influence their views?

When states allow for constituents to start new legislature it is known as

What is the plan that a country follows for interacting with other countries?

Town meetings are an example of what kind of government?

The method of referring potential laws directly to the people for approval is called

Having one state legislature is known as

What is the period of time when offenders are given an opportunity to show they can reform?

What are serious crimes like murder and kidnapping called?

Who is a person who is paid by a lobby or interest group to represent that group’s interests?

What opens free trade among Mexico, US, and Canada?

What is the most common crime against persons?

What is it when a governor can choose one part of an appropriation bill and get rid of it?

Why is the General Assembly such an important part of the United Nations

What is the process where states allow voters to remove elected officials from office?

What organization was created to set rules for and supervise international trade?