Economy
Which of the following will most likely increase labor productivity in a workforce?
An increase in government regulations
An increase in the cost of capital
Division of labor
A decrease of technological innovation
Division of Labor
In economics, an “opportunity cost” refers to the cost of:
the sum of all forgone opportunities.
monetary loss resulting from an action.
the next-best forgone activity.
utility lost by not pursuing another option.
the next-best forgone activity.
Which of the following factors best explains the power of the Church in the Middle Ages?
Those who disapproved of Church doctrine were excommunicated
Paying homage to the Church was a first priority
There were no governments to maintain law and order
The Church levied heavy fines against those who fought against it
Those who disapproved of Church doctrine were excommunicated
During a unit on art with fibers and fabrics, which of the following tools would be most appropriate for students?
A sculpting knife
A press mold
A handloom
A lathe chisel
A handloom
Which of the following best describes the reasons for adding the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution?
Establishing sovereign powers of the states
Creating the power of judicial review for the judicial branch
Establishing explicit limits on the power of the government
Correcting errors in the Constitution
Establishing explicit limits on the power of the government
Which of the following entities receive the majority of revenue via property taxes?
State agencies
Local municipalities
Municipal utility companies
Federal government agencies
Local municipalities
What was the influence of the Industrial Revolution on the population densities of urban and rural communities?
Urban areas grew rapidly as rural populations declined
The female populations of urban areas increased while the male populations of rural areas increased
Rural population increased as urban areas decreased
Both populations remained constant
Urban areas grew rapidly as rural populations declined
The First Great Awakening which swept the colonies from the 1720’s through the 1730’s is best described as an example of:
economic populism.
a crusade for public education.
religious revivalism.
political democracy.
religious revivalism
Which of the following activities would be most appropriate to demonstrate proper school behavior for a kindergarten theatre class?
A puppet show that demonstrates a conflict between two students who are reluctant to share toys
A one-act play that discusses the consequences of drug use
A multiple scene play that discusses the importance of sexual abstinence
A one-act play that demonstrates the long-term consequences of a student’s inability to complete homework assignments
A puppet show that demonstrates a conflict between two students who are reluctant to share toys
Which of the following is a responsibility of citizenship?
Serving in the military
Paying taxes
Voting in elections
Running for office
Paying taxes
For an economic lesson, a teacher plays a game of musical chairs with his students. In the game, music is played for a short duration while the students walk around the circle of chairs. When the music stops, the students must sit in a chair. But each time the game is played, there is one more student than there are chairs so that one student is unable to find a chair. This game of musical chairs best demonstrates which of the following?
Supply and demand
Opportunity cost
Scarcity of resources
Comparative advantage
scarcity of resources
Susie and Sally open a lemonade stand in their neighborhood and within the first day, they sell out of lemonade in just a few hours. The next day, Susie and Sally again sell out of lemonade in a few hours. Because they can only carry so many supplies to their stand, they decide to raise the price of their lemonade. Susie and Sally’s choice best demonstrates which of the following?
Scarcity of resources
Opportunity cost
Supply and demand
Comparative advantage
Supply and Demand
The Third Amendment to the United States Constitution can best be characterized as:
implemented to ensure the public can be informed of public affairs by the press.
a response to the Quartering Acts of 1774.
a deterrent to invasion from a foreign enemy.
a guard against governments arbitrarily trying citizens for the same crime multiple times.
a response to the Quartering Acts of 1774.
Which musical period focused on increasing the range of compositions to reflect emotions?
Modern
Renaissance
Romantic
Classical
Romantic
Which of the following is the best example of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
The judicial branch reviews legislation and can strike down laws that violate the U.S. Constitution
The House of Representatives negotiates a treaty with England, the Senate approves the treaty, and the President signs it into law
The judicial branch can overturn Presidential vetoes with a 2/3 vote
The executive branch can nominate Supreme Court judges for impeachment and the legislative branch oversees the impeachment process
The judicial branch reviews legislation and can strike down laws that violate the U.S. Constitution
In the 19th century, the New England states mainly produced manufactured textile products while the South produced agricultural products like tobacco and cotton. Which economic principle best explains this?
Comparative advantage
Opportunity cost
Inflation
Supply and demand
comparative advantage
A teacher is planning a unit about different types of economies (traditional, command, and market). Which of the following instructional aides would be most beneficial for the teacher to use to help the students understand the difference between the economies?
A line graph showing the historical growth of gross domestic product (GDP) of countries that use the different types of economic systems, where a different color line represents a different kind of economic system
A diagram illustrating the negative aspects of each type of economic system
A chart comparing the creation and distribution of goods in each economic system
A diagram illustrating the benefits of each type of economic system
A chart comparing the creation and distribution of goods in each economic system
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the mission, the Presidio, and the pueblo in Mexican-controlled territories in the 18th and 19th centuries?
To preserve social order
To convert non-Christians to Christianity
To promote the security and establishment of trade routes
To disseminate western values to American Indians
To preserve social order
A sixth-grade teacher is giving a lesson on perspective. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate for this purpose?
Using boxes and paint to create a building
Using a camera to record the exterior of the school
Drawing a view of the school hallway with a straight edge and pencil
Creating landscape images with oil paint and canvas
Drawing a view of the school hallway with a straight edge and pencil
During the 1960s, legislation was passed that established which programs?
Medicare and Medicaid
A National Bank and abolition of the gold standard
Social Security and Unemployment
Regulation of stock markets and the end of discrimination in interstate commerce
Medicare and medicaid
In the 21st century, which of the following is the most likely result with the increasing ease and efficiency in which goods and resources can be shipped and invested across international boundaries?
Increased regulation of global financial markets
A specializing of labor as countries realize their competitive advantages
Protective tariffs passed by countries to encourage domestic production
Increase in environmental regulations regarding international transportation
A specializing of labor as countries realize their competitive advantages
During the economic dominance of Mercantilism, he put forth an economic idea that an “Invisible Hand” directs the economy towards efficiency.
Karl Marx
John Maynard Keynes
Adam Smith
Milton Friedman
Adam Smith
One reason the American Revolution is significant in world history is because it:
ended British influence in the Western Hemisphere.
set an example for future revolutions and constitutional governments.
delayed the Industrial Revolution in Europe.
adopted reforms from the French Revolution.
set an example for future revolutions and constitutional governments.
Which artistic developmental stage would be appropriate for a kindergarten class?
Schematic
Realism
Scribbling
Pre-Schematic
Pre Schematic
The first peaceful transition between two major political ideologies occurred in the United States during the:
election of John Adams.
repeal of the Alien and Sedition Acts.
Revolution of 1800.
election of George Washington.
Revolution of 1800