Market, Command or Traditional Economy. In which of the three, do companies risk going out of business?
Market
100
The United States Constitution gives the power to make laws to Congress, the power to enforce laws to the President and the power to interpret laws to the Supreme Court. What principle does this represent?
Separation of Powers
100
This type of political party generally does not do well in elections.
Third parties
100
What law forces private businesses to build ramps to their entrances?
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
200
What type of government has complete authority over the citizens?
Authoritarian
200
In which type of economic system do citizens get assigned a job by government?
Command economy
200
The people in each state will vote in both the primary and general election for president in 2016. What principle does this represent?
Popular Sovereignty
200
This type of election happens in each individual political party to choose the nominee for the party.
Primary election
200
What law eliminated literacy tests, poll taxes, and grandfather clauses?
Voting Rights Act of 1965
300
Which of the following statements is true about democracy? A. The government is held accountable for its actions by the people. B. The decision-making process moves quickly.
A. The government is held accountable for its actions by the people.
300
In which type of economy does government have the most control?
Command Economy
300
The state of Maryland forced residents in Landover to sell their homes to the government to make space for FedEx Field. What principle does this represent?
Eminent Domain
300
These people work for interest groups to persuade the government on policy issues.
Lobbyists
300
What law prevents a business owner from discriminating against protected groups of people?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
400
What is the federal form of government?
Power is split between national and the state/local government by a written document or constitution. Each has its own assigned powers.
400
What is the choice not chosen called?
Opportunity Cost
400
The United States government "enumerates" the powers of the national government in the Constitution and "reserves" al other powers for the states. What principle does this represent?
Federalism
400
This type of election gives citizens the chance to approve laws proposed by the legislative body.
Referendums
400
What law was created to protect nature for excessive urbanization?
Smarth Growth
500
In which form of government is power held by the state and shared with the national government for a specific purpose?
Confederate
500
The United States would like to build a new aircraft carrier but the East Coast is hit with a hurricane and needs disaster relief funds. The government is experiencing ___________.
Scarcity
500
The United States government cannot put someone in jail for a crime unless they are given a fair trial and found guilty by a jury of their peers. What principle does this represent?
Due Process
500
This nickname is given to the media for its role in getting government to pay attention to certain issues.
Agenda-setter
500
What policy is sometimes used to ensure the diversity of a freshman class admitted to a particular college?