7th Grade Civics 2nd Semester

The oldest mountain chain in the United States is the __________ chain. A. Appalachian Mountain B. Laurentian Mountain C. Rocky Mountain D. Pacific

A. Appalachian Mountain

Which department of the United States government is primarily responsible for issues related to foreign relations? A. State Department B. Foreign Relations Department C. Department of the Presidency D. Central Intelligence Agency

A. State Department

Why is the 2008 presidential election called the Facebook election? A. The Internet and social networking revolutionized political campaigning and fundraising. B. The Internet was the most important media used by presidential candidates. C. More money was spent on Internet advertising than on television advertising. D. Facebook was the most important Internet website for political campaigning.

A. The Internet and social networking revolutionized political campaigning and fundraising.

Each of the following can be a reason for reducing supply EXCEPT: A. reduced demand B. rising input costs C. loss of technology D. lower production costs

B. rising input costs

Which of the following is an example of capitalism existing within a command economy? A. closed market B. stock market C. black market D. open trade market

B. stock market

Read the passage below and complete the statement that follows. After seeing a TV show about the decline of the Amazon forest, Alec decided to cancel the delivery of catalogs to his house and to start recycling. Based on this information, it is likely that Alec was influenced by __________. A. his social environment B. the mass media C. interest groups D. his opinions

B. the mass media

The interest group Environment United would like to ensure a state law is passed to protect a local species of bird from a local developer who wants to build a strip mall. Which of the following steps would the group NOT be able to take? A. donating unlimited amounts of money to individual candidates who support the group's proposed law B. lobbying public officials to vote in favor of the law C. campaigning on behalf of candidates for public office who support the group's proposed law D. suing the strip mall developer in the court system

D. suing the strip mall developer in the court system

Rising prices of goods and services can be the result of __________. A. high interest rates B. not enough money in the economy C. a freeze on bank loans D. too much money in the economy

D. too much money in the economy

All of the following are basic questions answered by every economic system, EXCEPT: A. what to produce B. how to produce C. when to produce D. who uses what is produced

D. who uses what is produced

Young people in middle school cannot help a candidate and must wait until they are older to participate in the political process. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

F

Volunteers are critical to the success of political campaigns and can help double, triple, or even quadruple a candidate's supporters. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

T

Yiannis Stephanapolous was a foreign diplomat working in the United States when his son, Georgos, was born to his Greek wife in a New York hospital. Because Georgos was born on American soil, he is now a United States citizen. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. True or False? T F

T

What is the reason Hawaii and Alaska are not considered part of the contiguous United States? They were the last two states admitted to the Union. They are not located next to the other states. They are not on the North American continent. They were excluded by a vote taken in the US Congress.

They are not on the North American continent.

How does evaluating a source help researchers form opinions? They must examine the source for bias. They must judge the ideas the source is presenting. They must look for evidence that supports the main ideas. They must consider the creator's motivations.

They must judge the ideas the source is presenting.

Each of the following could be a demand shifter EXCEPT: A. salary B. price expectations C. supplier tastes D. population

B. price expectations

What is the main reason the Obama campaign was able to raise more than $750 million, which at the time was more than any other candidate in history? A. The campaign utilized a sophisticated website and dozens of social networking sites to connect with millions of potential donors. B. Obama had important special interest groups and corporations as donors. C. The Democratic party made considerable contributions to the campaign. D. Obama called on a long list of donors from his previous elections to the US Senate.

A. The campaign utilized a sophisticated website and dozens of social networking sites to connect with millions of potential donors.

Propaganda is official government communication intended to __________. A. convince the public to behave in a certain way or take certain actions B. inform citizens of their rights and responsibilities C. notify people about what actions the government is taking to solve a problem D. persuade individuals to join the Army

A. convince the public to behave in a certain way or take certain actions

The most important role of the Federal Reserve is to regulate the amount of money __________. A. deposited into banks B. spent on overseas goods C. moving through the economy D. available to the federal government

A. deposited into banks

You would like to help your political party succeed at the local level, so you join the party's efforts by working as a volunteer. Which of the following tasks would most likely be one of your responsibilities? A. helping to register voters in your precinct B. supervising the party's campaign statewide C. overseeing public contributions to political parties D. organizing the party's convention

A. helping to register voters in your precinct

Economics is focused on the problem of __________, which is created by a world with limited resources and people with unlimited needs and wants. A. scarcity B. terrorism C. abundance D. extraction

A. scarcity

Success in World War II enabled the United States to become a(n) __________. A. world power B. isolated nation C. self-sufficient country D. international trader

A. world power

Each of the following is a TRUE statement except: A. No nation has a pure market economy. B. The black market appears in every nation. C. Communist nations have a total command economy. D. A mixed market is the world's most common economic system.

A.No nation has a pure market economy.

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. The Rocky Mountains are labeled with the number _____ on the map above. A. 1 B. 3 C. 5 D. 6

B. 3

The main difference between a civic duty and a civic responsibility is: A. A civic responsibility must be fulfilled by citizens. B. A civic duty must be fulfilled by citizens. C. A civic duty is for politicians only. D. There are consequences for not fulfilling civic responsibilities.

B. A civic duty must be fulfilled by citizens.

One example of how third parties can thrive and grow in one election and fade away by the next is evident when considering how Theodore Roosevelt's __________ party faded back into the Republican party. A. Democratic Republican B. National Progressive C. Democratic D. Reform

B. National Progressive

__________ are aimed at discovering attitudes, beliefs, and opinions of large numbers of people. A. Pollsters B. Public opinion polls C. Samples D. Boycotts

B. Public opinion polls

Each of the following is an example of a permanent fixed supply EXCEPT: A. prehistoric pottery B. a 1969 Mustang convertible C. a copy of the Declaration of Independance D. poems written by Shakespeare

B. a 1969 Mustang convertible

How is the media most influential during elections? A. convincing Americans who to vote for B. choosing what issues and candidates are most deserving of coverage C. providing equal coverage to each candidate running for office D. conducting polls to determine who the winner is on election day

B. choosing what issues and candidates are most deserving of coverage

During World War I, a movement began in Canada to __________ the country. A. isolate B. divide C. industrialize D. militarize

B. divide

Planned changes in the nation's budget that are meant to influence the economy are called __________. A. monetary policy B. fiscal policy C. budget resolutions D. government bonds

B. fiscal policy

The most important goal of United States foreign policy is __________. A. foreign trade B. national security C. international peace D. promoting democracy

B. national security

The United States is the world leader in the production of __________. A. iron ore B. natural gas C. oil D. timber

B. natural gas

Government works to maintain a competitive business environment by preventing __________. A. too many new companies going into business all at once B. one business from unfairly taking over a market C. competition from outside the US D. prices from becoming too high

B. one business from unfairly taking over a market

You have decided you want to be a candidate for office in your community. Which of the following actions should you take first? A. schedule an appearance at your party's convention B. fundraise money for your campaign C. announce your candidacy publicly D. choose your target groups

C

Which of the following statements about United States energy use is false? A. The United States is one of the world's largest consumers of energy. B. The United States is beginning to make use of alternative energy sources. C. The United States is one of the world's smallest producers of energy. D. The United States has promoted the use of fuel-efficient products.

C. The United States is one of the world's smallest producers of energy.

Each of the following is a function of the Federal Reserve System EXCEPT: A. regulate banks B. control money supply C. balance federal budget D. issue Federal Reserve notes

C. balance federal budget

When making the minimum required payment on a credit card bill, a large part of the payment goes towards __________. A. taxes B. services C. interest D. merchants

C. interest

Each of the following is an advantage of using credit cards EXCEPT: A. helps out in emergencies B. desired goods can be obtained more quickly C. interest automatically added to unpaid monthly balance D. protection against loss from purchases made with a stolen card

C. interest automatically added to unpaid monthly balance

Which of the following qualifications is NOT a requirement that voters must meet in the United States? A. being age 18 or over B. being a citizen C. paying a poll tax D. residency in the state

C. paying a poll tax

Which of the following is NOT an example of the invisible hand in action? A. producers offer people what they want B. competition results in decreased prices C. producers work together to increase prices D. consumers have desirable products

C. producers work together to increase prices

Which of the following statements BEST describes an underdeveloped country? A. Its economy has a high GDP per capita each year. B. The country has a healthy and growing economy. C. Many citizens in the country enjoy a high standard of living. D. Most citizens in the country live in poverty.

D. Most citizens in the country live in poverty.

Which of the following is the primary purpose of interest groups? A. advancing a particular cause or belief B. raising money for a particular cause C. donating money to political candidates who share a common belief D. encouraging investment in a particular industry or economic sector

D. encouraging investment in a particular industry or economic sector

The United States economy has been influenced by Adam Smith in its creation of all of the following EXCEPT: A. variety of specialized jobs B. competitive marketplace C. high level of economic freedom D. government-provided safety nets

D. government-provided safety nets

Which of the following are required for a resource to be considered scarce? i. It must be desirable. ii. It must be plentiful. iii. It must exist in limited quantities. A. i only B. ii only C. i and ii only D. i and iii only

D. i and iii only

Which of the following terms BEST summarizes US foreign policy from 1939 until the present? A. expansionism B. isolationism C. internationalism D. imperialism

D. imperialism

Read the hypothetical situation below and answer the question that follows. When Michael's employer finds out that he voted in an election, he is fired from his job immediately. Which of the following voting obstacles has Michael faced? A. poll taxing B. literacy testing C. voting fraud D. intimidation and violence

D. intimidation and violence

Which of the following is an example of a judicial civic duty? A. signing up for selective service B. voting C. staying informed on current events D. jury duty

D. jury duty

Members of the Republican party would likely support all of the following causes EXCEPT: A. expansion of the military B. more power to the states C. lower taxes for the wealthy D. more government intervention

D. more government intervention

Trade barriers are designed to accomplish all of the following goals EXCEPT: A. securing economies against overseas competition B. removing restrictions that prevent imports and exports C. protecting industries that are vital to national interests D. preventing the loss of jobs to other countries

D. preventing the loss of jobs to other countries

Wake Island, Guam, and Northern Mariana differ from the other US territories in the Pacific because the other territories are much larger. much smaller. overpopulated. uninhabited.

much smaller.