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HSA Government Midterm Review (Units 1-3)
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1
Which of these would most likely take place in a command economy?
Industrialleaders agree to control prices.
Consumersdecide the sales policies of business owners.
Governmentleaders decide how goods will be produced.
Stocktraders create wealth through buying and selling.
2
The number of presidential electors from each state is determined by_______________.
Each of themajority party’s national conventions
The yearentered the union
Each state’spopulation
The numberof seats each state has in Congress
3
Which of these is an advantage of a representative democracy?
Governmentagencies make decisions quickly.
Politicalparties have similar platforms.
Citizensare able to vote on all issues.
Legislatorsare elected by the people.
4
The Senate and House have passed different versions of a bill. Wherewill it go?
to thePresident
to theSupreme Court
to astanding committee
to aconference committee
5
When the President refuses to sign a bill it is called
Rider
Veto
Pigeonholing
Roll Call Vote
6
The US govt bombed terrorist camps in Afghanistan. Which purpose of gov't is this?
Toprovide public services
Tomaintain social order
Toregulate the economy
Toprovide national security
7
Which of the following is the name of Maryland’s legislative branch of government?
Governor
CountyExecutive
General Assembly
DistrictCourt
8
Inan authoritarian government, freedom of speech is usually...
guaranteedin the government’s constitution
censoredand controlled by the government
protectedby the government as a civil right
regulatedonly when it presents a clear and present danger
9
Inwhich form of government do sovereign states have more power than the centralgovernment?
authoritarian
federal
confederate
unitary
10
The gov't of China tells factory managers to increase their use of computers in manufacturing.
independent
command
market
mixed
11
Selecting the party candidate for President and VP is a function of which of the following?
Congressionalcaucuses
NationalConvention
Presidentialprimaries
ElectoralCollege
12
Great Britain and Japan are examples of democratic countries with a strong, central government.
unitary
confederation
federal
authoritarian
13
which types of gov't allow citizens to have the greatest amount of political influence?
absolute monarchy
direct democracy
dictatorship
oligarchy
14
Citizens are allowed to confront their accusers because of the:
6thAmendment
5th Amendment
9thAmendment
1stAmendment
15
Which of these is most often encouraged by the government in a command economy?
Inheritedoccupational roles
Nationalproduction goals
Competitionbetween businesses
Privateownership of property
16
The County builds a new high school. Which purpose of govt did this action most closely serve?
Toregulate the economy
Tomaintain social order
Toprovide national security
Toprovide public services
17
Which agency would investigate obscenities on television?
Federaltrade Commission
NationalRifle Association
FederalAviation Administration
FederalCommunications Commission
18
The process of drawing congressional district lines to gain a political advantage is called...
elasticclause
gerrymandering
Parliament
filibustering
19
Which of these characteristics do federal systems of government have in common?
Alllaws for the state are made by the national government.
Foreignpolicy is determined by the states not national gov.
Thenational and state gov'ts divide political authority.
Alltaxes are paid to states instead of to the nat'l gov't.
20
Which of the following is a benefit of separation of powers?
Preventingone part of the gov't from gaining total power.
Allowingstate gov'ts to make separate treaties.
Stopping thetyranny of the majority.
Providingfor a written constitution to guarantee rights.
21
This statement in the Constitution sets forth the goals and purposes of the government.
articles
prologue
preamble
amendments
22
Howdo most dictators gain their power?
electionby the people
religiousappointment
inheritancefrom family
militaryforce
23
The main purpose of a political action committee is to________________.
testify athearings
provideinformation
Fundraise
meet withpoliticians
24
When a Committee ignores a bill and just lets it die it is called a
Pocket Veto
Pigeonholing
Hearing
Rider
25
Which of the following is a formal duty assigned to the Vice-President of the United States?
To presideover the House of Representatives
To presideover cabinet meetings
To presideover the Senate
To choosethe Secretary of State
26
TheUS gov't lowered taxes to help the country recover from arecession. Which purpose is this?
Toprovide public services
Toprovide national security
Toregulate the economy
Tomaintain social order
27
The power to tax is an example of a________ power.
cederal
denied
state
concurrent
28
The members of the President’s cabinet...
Areappointed by the President and approved by the Senate
Cannot beremoved from office without the senate’s consent
Must includemembers of both political parties
Can't takean active role in the President’s re-election.
29
Which of these is an advantage of anauthoritarian form of government?
Decisions are based on majority rule withminority rights.
Participationby citizens is guaranteed through elections.
Decisionmaking is quicker because fewer people are involved.
Anindependent press helps the public make informed decisions
30
There are 435 members in the________.
Senate
Cabinet
House ofRepresentatives
SupremeCourt
31
The following Amendment states that the President of the United States is limited to 2 terms.
10thAmendment
15thAmendment
5thAmendment
22ndAmendment
32
Which of the following best explains why the Constitution is called a, “living document”?
it can bechanged when needed
itguarantees citizens’ right to life, liberty, and happiness
it grantselected officials the right to serve for life
it requiresCongressmen to live in the states they represent
33
Powers that are directly stated in the Constitution are known as:
Expressedpowers
Impliedpowers
Deniedpowers
Inherentpowers
34
A group of nation states formed a gov't in which each retained control over its own matters.
federal
confederate
authoritarian
unitary
35
The four purposes of government are maintaining social order, national security, and?
judicialreview and limiting budget spending.
publicservices and making economic decisions.
providingthe legislative agenda and popular sovereignty.
conductinglocal elections and enforcing laws.
36
What was included in the Constitution in order to counter the arguments ofthe Anti-federalists?
theamendment process
the Preamble
the Bill ofRights
the JudicialBranch
37
Traditional economy is an economic system..
controlledcompletely by the government
composedof elements of capitalism and socialism
determinedsolely by individuals competing for profits
basedon long-standing customs
38
When the President represents the US in the world political arena he is acting as the
ChiefExecutive
ChiefDiplomat
Commander inChief
ChiefLegislator
39
What is the intent of thegovernment actions described in all the headlines?
tomaintain social order
toreduce crime
toraise tax revenue
tomaintain public safety
40
Powers held and shared by both the National and State Governments arecalled
Denied
Reserved
Expressed
Concurrent
41
What makes the US Constitution the law of the land?
Mc Cullochvs. MD
TheSupremacy Clause
ElasticClause
Federalism
42
The system of checks and balances allows each branch to restrain the powers of the__________.
states
military
President
other branches
43
Citizens have the freedom to speak out against the party in power because of the:
5thAmendment
6thAmendment
9thAmendment
1stAmendment
44
Political thinkers in Europe developed the “Divine Right” theory. It holds that royal power...
started withpolitical parties.
derives fromthe people.
comes fromGod.
originatesfrom the ruler.
45
Which of these acts is least likely to take place in a totalitarian system?
Localofficials take orders from national officials.
Politicalparties compete for control of the government.
Thegovernment makes rules about what jobs people may have.
Leadersdictate what will be taught in schools.
46
Which of the following purposes of government do the fire and police department serve?
securing thesocial contract
provide fornational security
control theeconomic system
maintainsocial order
47
Which action by the governor of Maryland wouldbe an example of maintaining order and safety?
delivering the State of the State address to theMGA
callingin the Maryland National Guard to end a riot
speakingat the graduation ceremony for the MD Police Academy
working with the comptroller and treasurer tocreate a budget
48
In which form of government do states, cities, and counties have the leastpolitical power?
federal
confrederate
democratic
unitary
49
Which of these is a characteristic of a market economy?
Competitionbetween businesses
Nationwidepricing rules for goods and services
Limitedbusiness rights
Governmentcontrol and ownership of property
50
Which type of economic system rarely develops new forms of technology?
Market
Command
Mixedmarket
Traditional
51
What is the term of office for a Representative?
2 years
8 years
4 years
6 years
52
Restrictions were placed on the nuclear power industry after the accident at TMI in order to
guaranteeequal rights
developmilitary strength
ensuredue process
protectpublic health
53
In the 1600s, the concept of the “social contract” was developed. It came from the writings of:
Charles A.Ellwood and William James
Marx,Nietzsche and Freud.
John Lockeand Thomas Hobbes
Jeff Goodwinand Jeff Blackstone
54
All citizens in a community take an equal rolein gov't by meeting to vote on every law
apresidential democracy
aparliamentary democracy
adirect democracy
arepresentative democracy
55
MD is considering a law banning cellphone use while driving. Why would the MGA pass this law?
topromote regional interests over national policy
topromote safety over individual rights
topromote productivity over education
topromote equity over security
56
Whichof these best describes the United States’ economic system?
Traditional
Market
mixed
command
57
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech. What was a reasonthat it was added?
so that people could debate political issues without arrest
to limitfreedom of the press
todiscourage criticism of government policies
to encouragemore people to run for office
58
Whattype of government best describes an absolute monarchy?
limited
democracy
autocracy
oligarchy
59
Which of these is important to a successful democracy?
ensuringthat only the most capable citizens are educated
not allowing presidents to meet with hostile nations
producingpolicies that address a variety of concerns
discouragingcriticism of elected officials
60
When the president acts as head of the Armed Forces he is the ______________.
ChiefLegislator
Commander inChief
ChiefExecutive
ChiefDiplomat
