Civics
1.
Which of these best explains this opinion?
Expensive registration fees
Influence of lobbyists
Number of elections
High campaign costs
2.
The idea that newspapers have a right to criticize the government is known as freedom of
___.
speech
the press
the economy
assembly
3.
This refusal by the Senate to approve the treaty is an example of ___.
executive veto
rule of law
checks and balances
international relations
4.
What role is this newspaper playing in the election process?
Publishing editorials
Providing a forum for voters
Identifying candidates
Highlighting issues
5.
According to this newspaper, in which activity were these media groups most likely
involved?
Investing in new technology
Attempting to influence new laws
Gathering national data
Regulating local advertisements
6.
What are the earnings a business has left after all its expenses have been paid?
Profit
Capital
Taxes
Wages
7.
What fundamental political principle means the government is not all-powerful and may
do only those things people have given it the power to do?
democracy
representative government
consent of the governed
limited government
8.
Giving jobs to loyal party members regardless of their qualifications is called ___.
the merit system
the civil service system
the spoils system
the loyalty system
9.
What three factors are used to predict which citizens will vote?
education; employment status; martial status
issue identification; age; martial status
age; income; education
education; martial status; income
10. What is another term for implied power?
elastic
expressed
absolute
stated
11. One of the primary goals of the juvenile justice system is ____.
punishment
to set an example to others
rehabilitation
to protect society
12. One way in which Congress may check the power of the Supreme Court is to ___.
adopt an amendment that changes the Constitution
make new laws that conflict with the Constitution
remove Supreme Court justices
appeal Supreme Count rulings
13.
Which item best completes this list?
Employed
Licensed driver
State resident
Married
14. In general, the kind of crimes that receive the harshest punishment are crimes ___.
committed accidentally
committed by juveniles
against people
against property
15. Which of the following explains how to become a citizen through naturalization?
A person must demonstrate knowledge of all the presidents' names and the ability to
speak and write English.
A person must demonstrate knowledge of the United States and the ability to speak
and write English.
A person must demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles and the
ability to speak and write English.
A person must demonstrate knowledge of the Constitution and the ability to speak
and write English.
16. Give the two means of obtaining citizenship in the United States.
Birth and naturalization
Immigration and naturalization
Naturalization and parents
Birth and immigration
17. Which of the following sentences would most likely be received by someone convicted of
a felony?
a fine
a few days in jail
a long jail term
probation
18. In plea-bargaining, the accused pleads ___.
guilty but receives no punishment
guilty to a lesser charge
innocent but agrees to pay a fine
innocent and the case is dropped
19. Third parties differ from the two main political parties because third parties __.
have more official members
are older than the two main parties
are often concerned with one issue
have more political experience
20.
Which would best replace the question mark in this web?
Recognizing bias
Holding debates
Conducting voter surveys
Analyzing election results
21. Exercising the right to remain silent may be used to protect a person from ____.
harm from criminals
admitting involvement in a crime
informing on criminal activities of relatives
telling about crimes committed by others
22. The U.S. Postal Service is ____.
a regulatory commission
a government corporation
a regulatory agency
a public corporation
23. What is a basic responsibility of citizenship?
voting
obeying the law
contributing money
supporting campaigns
24. The role of the judicial branch is to ___.
make laws
carry out laws
interpret laws and protect rights
set standards for community behavior
25. Which of the following is true regarding juveniles who are accused of committing serious
crimes?
They are put on probation.
They become wards of the court.
They are put in prison until they become adults.
They may be tried as adults.
26. The first national government of the United States was created by the ___.
Constitution of the United States
Articles of Confederation
Inaugural Address
Declaration of Independence
27. The right to an attorney regardless of one's ability to pay protects the right to ___.
an appeal
a speedy trial
an adequate defense
protection from double jeopardy
28.
This candidate supports the removal of ___.
import tariffs
income taxes
pollution controls
business regulations
29. What fundamental political principle means people are the source of any and all
government power?
limited government
representative government
consent of the governed
democracy
30. Which of the following statements does the First Amendment guarantee?
You may have a speedy trial.
You may meet with other people.
You may vote in elecctions.
You may own firearms.
31. Issuing search warrants, arrest warrants, and subpoenas is the responsibility of ___.
plaintiffs
court attorneys
police chiefs
magistrates
32. The three original executive departments were the Department of State, the Department of
the Treasury, and ___.
the Department of War
the Department of Agriculture
the Department of Commerce
the Department of Labor
33. What system gives each of the three branches of government ways to limit the powers of
the other branches?
System of Limited Power
System of the Three Branches
System of Checks and Balances
System of Limiting Government
34. A candidate for national office often appeals to the most citizens by __.
meeting with foreign leaders
holding moderate views
belonging to a third party
leading an activist group
35. In 1972 the Supreme Court struck down all state capital punishment laws because the
death penalty was ___.
being applied unfairly
judged cruel and unusual punishment
too expensive
not deterring others from committing crimes
36. The powers of the local government in Virginia are derived from ____.
the nation
the state
the localities
the amount of donations to the political party
37. The judicial branch makes laws by ___.
introducing bills into Congress
passing laws itself
using rulings in one case to guide decisions in similar cases
issuing special rulings about important topics
38. If the Supreme Court finds a law in conflict with the Constitution, it ____.
remands the case to a lower court
changes the law
asks Congress to decide the case
declares the law unconstitutional
39. Which early document articulated the rights of Englishmen guaranteed to colonists?
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
40.
Which document was written with this stated purpose?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
41. The responsibility of a grand jury is to ____.
decide the guilt or innocence of the accused
decide if there is enough evidence to charge the accused with a crime
protect the accused from being charged excessive bail
decide whether or not a person is interfering with the judicial process
42. What are the qualifications to register and vote in Virginia?
citizen of the United States, resident of Virginia and precinct, twenty-one by
election day
citizen of the United States, resident of Virginia and precinct, eighteen by election
day
citizen of the United States, resident of Virginia and hold a Virginia driver's license
citizen of the United States, property owner in the state of Virginia, eighteen by
election day
43. The goal of the Federal Reserve System is to ___.
keep the economy stable
provide tax money to the government
maintain high interest rates
set the tax rate
44. Which early document established the first form of national government for the
independent states?
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Articles of Confederation
45. For government to be effective, citizens must ___.
join political parties
work for elected officials
identify with local leaders
perform civic duties
46. Which court has the power of judicial review?
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
Small Claims Court
Supreme Court
47. Supreme Court appointments are ___.
made by the Senate
approved by the Senate
approved by both houses of Congress
made by the House of Representatives
48. If each house of Congress has passed a different version of the same bill, where must the
bill go next?
The President
A Conference Committtee
The Supreme Court
The Sub-Committee where it originated
49.
What is the title of Ms. Slaboda's job?
Regulator
Plaintiff
Lawyer
Lobbyist
50. Which early document served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the United States
Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
The Monroe Doctrine
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Independence