Economy
Which type of economy involves doing the same type of business as your family?
(Traditional)
What is one of the duties of citizens?
(serve on a jury, obey laws, pay taxes, serve in the armed forces)
What is the highest court in the land?
(Supreme Court)
The power of the judicial branch to determine the constitutionality of a law or an act is called:
(judicial review)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
What is equilibrium price?
(Where the supply and demand line meet)
What are two things you need in order to vote?
(Be a citizen of the US, a resident of VA and the precinct, 18 years old day of election)
In which type of economy does the government regulate business the most?
(Command)
What do you face if you do not perform your civic duties?
(Legal consequences)
Who has the power to declare war?
(Legislative branch)
What is the word for someone who is suing someone for damages in court?
(plaintiff)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution? Name one of the writers.
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
Who decides the President and Vice President of the United States?
(Electoral College)
In which type of economy does the government regulate business the least?
(Free Market)
Loyalty and love for your country is called:
(patriotism)
Who prepares the annual budget for the country?
(Executive branch)
What is the ability to hear cases from a lower court?
(Appellate jurisdiction)
What is one strategy to evaluate speeches, literature, advertisements, and media?
(Separating fact from opinion, detecting bias, evaluating sources, identifying propaganda)
What are three reasons why citizens fail to vote?
(Lack of interest, not registered, belief that vote makes no impact, too busy, impoverished)
Which type of economy do most countries around the world align with?
(Mixed)
What are two responsibilities of citizens?
(register/vote, hold office, communicate with officials, volunteer, campaign, keep informed, respect other voices)
Who appoints ambassadors, judges, and cabinet officers?
(Executive branch)
If you are accused of a misdemeanor in the Commonwealth of Virginia, which court do you go to?
(District Court)
What is one role that mass media plays in elections?
(Identifying candidates, emphasizing issues, writing editorials / cartoons / op-ed, posting to social media, broadcasting different points of view)
What are two of the functions of political parties?
(Recruiting and nominating candidates, educating people about campaign issues, helping candidates win elections, monitoring actions of officeholders)
In the United States, what influences money supply to keep inflation low and stable, and regulates banks?
(Federal Reserve System)
What are three traits of good citizens?
(honest, courteous, responsible./accountable/self-reliant, respectful, patriotic, participatory in community and elections)
What part of the Constitution defines the powers of the three branches?
(Articles I, II, and III)
What are the four levels of court in the state government?
(Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, District Court)
What is one way the media sets the public agenda?
(Focusing attention, offering a forum to showcase different views, holding officials accountable)
What are two of the effects of rising campaign costs?
(candidates must fundraise a lot, limits opportunities to run, gives an advantage to the wealthy, encourages PACS/ SuperPACs)