Principles of Gov & Citizenship
Structure of American Gov
Political & Governmental Processes
Economic Principles & Decisions
U.S. Economy
100
Participating in political campaigns, keeping informed, and communicating with government officials are - A. required by law B. ways to demonstrate responsible citizenship C. examples of community service D. freedom protected by the 5th Amendment
B. ways to demonstrate responsible citizenship
100
President Carter invited Israeli Prime Minister to Camp David for peace talks. President Carter was demonstrating the role of - A. commander-in-chief B. chief diplomat C. chief executive D. chief legislator
B. chief diplomat
100
What government unit adopts ordinances for Spotsylvania County? A. General Assembly B. City Council C. House of Delegates D. Board of Supervisors
D. Board of Supervisors
100
Since there are not enough resources to satisfy all the wants at the same time, we have to - A. make choices B. steal what we want C. petition the government D. change the economic system
A. make choices
100
What is one function of money? A. To pay for most consumer purchases B. To build up savings and investments C. To serve as a medium of exchange D. To set prices in the marketplaces
C. To serve as a medium of exchange
200
In order for our legal system to work, a citizen must - A. become a lawyer B. hold elective office C. defend that nation D. serve on a jury when called
A. become a lawyer
200
Judicial review contributes to the system of - A. checks and balances B. state's rights C. executive authority D. separation of powers
A. checks and balances
200
Lobbying, voting, and writing letters to public officials are - A. ineffective ways to affect public policy B. ways to influence public policy C. rarely used in the United States D. available only to special-interest groups
B. ways to influence public policy
200
What is one factor that determines if a person will purchase and consume a product? A. Taxes B. Resources C. Price D. Scarcity
C. Price
200
The Federal Reserve System keeps inflation low and stable by - A. regulating the amount of money in the economy B. regulating the tax rate C. promoting competition D. setting prices
A. regulating the amount of money in the economy
300
Which of the following statements does the First Amendment guarantee? A. You may make your views known to public officials B. You may have a speedy trial C. You may vote in elections D. You may own firearms
A. You may make your views known to public officials
300
To make sure the president has chosen the right candidate to be a federal judge, the United States Constitution allows Congress to - A. impeach federal judges B. confirm federal judges C. declare laws unconstitutional D. appoint federal judges
B. confirm federal judges
300
After a bill is introduced into the Virginia House of Delegates, what happens to the bill next? A. It is introduced into the Senate B. It is debated in a conference committee C. It is referred to a committee for consideration D. It is debated on the floor of the House of Delegates
C. It is referred to a committee for consideration
300
Carlos would like to buy a new computer game. He also would like to see two moves, but he does not have enough money to do everything. After thinking it over, Carlos decides to go to the movies instead of buying the computer game. What is the opportunity cos of going to the movies? A. Price of the movie tickets B. Value of the computer game C. Time of buying the computer game D. Enjoyment of seeing the movies
B. Value of the computer game
300
The United States government produces public goods and services because - A. United States businesses refuse to provide them B. individuals acting alone could not produce them efficiently C. businesses are forbidden by law from delivering public commodities D. it is stated in the United States Constitution
B. individuals acting alone could not produce them efficiently
400
Who can propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution? A. The President B. The Supreme Court C. Congress D. Federal Reserve
C. Congress
400
The power to conduct elections is an example of a - A. concurrent power B. reserved power C. delegated power D. granted power
B. reserved power
400
What is the best reason that a citizen should be aware of and study all sides of an issue? A. To protect his or her economic interests B. To protect his or her civil rights and liberties C. To be able to explain the issue to friends D. To understand complex issues and make an informed decision
D. To understand complex issues and make an informed decision
400
A nation's economic system determines how that nation deals with the economic problem of - A. competition B. overproduction C. scarcity D. consumer sovereignty
C. scarcity
400
What happens when the government lowers taxes? A. Fewer funds are available for spending B. Credit becomes much harder to obtain C. More funds are available for spending D. Businesses have a more difficult time finding loans
A. Fewer funds are available for spending
500
Why did it become necessary to replace to Articles of Confederation? A. Most people believe that the states had too little power B. The British government rejected the Articles C. France refused to ally with the colonies unless colonists replaced the Articles D. The national government it created was too weak
D. The national government it created was too weak
500
Ms. Foy was found guilty of committing a felony. She would like to appeal her case. Which court would hear her appeal? A. Circuit Court B. Virginia Supreme Court C. Virginia Court of Appeals D. General District Court
C. Virginia Court of Appeals
500
Which service is provide by the media? A. Candidate selection B. Identifying candidates C. Creating campaign materials D. Party platform writing
B. Identifying candidates
500
How does a free market economy determine what will be produced? A. Custom of the country decides B. Government decides C. Consumers decide D. Lobbyists decide
C. Consumers decide
500
Government enforces antitrust legislation to discourage - A. foreign competition B. business expansion C. global trade D. monopolies
D. monopolies
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