Civics Study Guide-Released
Which of the following choices would best illustrate a decline in the Dow Jones Industrial Average? a.Bull market b.Expansion c.Peak d.Bear market
Bear Market
A refusal to participate a.Boycott b.Appeal c.Repeal d.Girclott
Boycott
How did the Colonist react to the Townshend Acts? a.Boycott b.Girclott c.Moved to the Town's end d.Told England there were sorry, and it won't happen again
Boycott
Ends segregation in public education a.Brown v Board b.Plessy v Ferguson c.Gumba v Mumba d.New Jersey v TLO
Brown v Board
Consumer goods are produced by a.Land b.Natural resources c.Capital goods d.Wildfire
Capital Goods
Which category of law consist of precedents? a.Administrative law b.Statutory law c.Penal code d.Common law
Common Law
Which best describes a credit card? a.High Interest Rates b.Low Interest Rates
High Interest Rates
Human Capital = a.Natural Resources b.Labor c.Capital Goods
Labor
Which of the following would be the best label for a law passed by a city council? a.Ordinance b.Amendment c.Precedent d.Article
Ordinance
Which term describes the highest point in an economic expansion? a.Real GDP b.Inflation c.Peak d.CPI
Peak
Which SCOTUS precedent setting case did Brown v Board of Education overturn? a.Marbury v Madison b.Mapp v Ohio c.Plessy v Ferguson
Plessy v Ferguson
An investment fraud that involves the payment of purported returns to existing investors from funds contributed by new investors a.Securities and # b.Fonzi Scheme c.Ponzi Scheme
Ponzi Scheme
Allowed British soldiers to stay in the homes of the American colonist a.Stamp Act b.Proclamation of 1763 c.Townshend Acts d.Quartering Act
Quartering Act
If unemployment goes up a.Recession b.Expansion c.Bull Market
Recession
Representative Democracy = a.Dictatorship b.Monarchy c.Republic
Republic
Liability = a.Responsibility b.Rationality c.Fraudulent
Responsibility
401k = a.Bonds b.Retirement Plan c.Budget
Retirement Plan
In command economy the factors of production are a.Controlled by central government b.Controlled by private enterprise c.Controlled by markets d.Uncontrollable forces of nature
controlled by the central government
Which of the following do all consumers, who have a history of taking out accounts and borrowed money have? a.Debit report b.Credit report c.Report card
credit report
Burden of Proof in criminal trial = a.Guilt beyond a reasonable doubt b.Preponderance of the evidence c.Bug breath
guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Dividends are paid on a.Salary b.Shares of Stock c.Wages
Shares and Stock (dividend=share of profit)
Which event signaled the need for the new stronger Constitution? a.Shays Rebellion b.Whiskey Rebellion c.Bacon's Rebellion
Shays Rebellion; wakeup call to Amend the Articles of Confederation
Credit Card = a.Short term loan b.Long term loan
Short Term Loan
Which relates best to the Boston Massacre? a.Signal of Collective action b.A Southern uprising c.Sign of British Tyranny
Sign of British Tyranny
If a consumer feel ripped off by a merchant, who can help? a.The army b.State Attorney General's Office\Secretary of State's office
State Attorney General's Office/Secretary of State's office
Which law enforcement agency would have jurisdiction across the entire nation? a.The Sheriff b.The State Bureau of Investigation c.The Highway Patrol d.The Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
Which is the safest investment? a.Stock b.U.S. Treasury Bond c.Mutual Fund
U.S. Treasury Bond (backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government
Was there a national court system under the Articles of Confederations? a.Yes b.No c.Maybe
no
Which of the following can one use the router number on a check for? a.Purchase a house b.Automatic transfer of paycheck into an account c.Route one's checking account into the correct financial highway
Automatic Transfer of paycheck into an account
Which of the Following choices best describes the current Congress of the United States? a.Unicameral b.Bicameral c.Tricameral
Bicameral; 2 Chambers/ House of Reps(435), Senate(100)
Copyright = a.Invention b.Symbol (artwork) c.Book, song, poem, etc
Book, Song, Poem, etc
Trademark = a.Invention b.Symbol (artwork) c.Book, song, poem, etc
Book, Song, Poem, etc
The United States government decided to solve future panic situations through the creation of a ______________. a.Series of state banks b.FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) c.Central Bank (Federal Reserve Bank) d.Stock Market
Central Banks (Federal Reserve Bank)
Which of the following has the highest liquidity? a.House b.Car c.Checking account d.Stock
Checking Account (liquidity means turned into cash)
Which of the following elements of the U.S. Constitution would protect the people from tyranny? a.Power of Tax b.Power to raise an army c.Checks & Balance, Separation of Powers
Checks & Balance, Separation of Powers
Judicial review best relates to which concept in American government a.Republicanism b.Popular sovereignty c.Checks and Balances
Checks and Balances
Boycott = a.No taxation without representation b.collective/Unified action c.The Boston Massacre d.Duggy Do Little
Collective/Unified Action
Why was the Virginia House of Burgesses an exercise in Self-Government? a.Colonist were governed directly by the King b.Colonist made laws the governed aspects of their own lives c.Colonist felt the need to have a governor appointed by the Crown
Colonist made laws that governed aspects of their own lives
Only the federal government can regulate interstate and international trade a.Establishment Clause b.Full Faith and Credit Clause c.Commerce Clause d.10th Amendment
Commerce Clause
Credit Card = a.Simple Interested b.Compounding Interest
Compounding Interest
Which of the following choices conducts fiscal policy? a.The FED and the banks b.The SEC and the FDIC c.Congress and the President, state and local governments d.Supreme Court and the lower courts
Congress and the President, state and local governments
This economic indicator tracks the prices changes of 500 consumer products in order to measure changes in the rate of inflation. a.The Producer Price Index b.Consumer Price Index c.Dow jones Industrial Average d.GDP
Consumer Price Index
Borrowing Money = a.Collateral b.Mutual Fund c.Credit
Credit
Which of the following best illustrates the adversarial system of justice in a criminal trial? a.Restitution b.Incarceration c.Recidivism d.Cross-examination
Cross-examination
The ____________ is the rate the FED (Federal Reserve System) charges banks for loans a.Deposit Ratio b.Reserve Requirements c.Discount Rate d.Fiscal Policy
Discount Rate
The money left over after paying taxes and for needs a.Gross Income b.Disposable Income c.Discretionary Income
Discretionary Income
The money/income one has after taxes are paid a.Gross Income b.Disposable Income c.Discretionary Income
Disposable Income
Periodically, corporation will share their profits with its stockholders by issuing a.Interest b.Public goods c.Externalities d.Dividends
Dividends
What is it called when a job is broken down into several, smaller task that are performed by different workers? a.Productivity b.Specialization c.Division of Labor d.Job Performance
Division of Labor
Which advantage of a credit card? a.Eliminates the needs for other savings cards b.Eliminates the need to carry very much cash c.Evaluates the amount of money needed to spend
Eliminates the need to carry very much cash
In Brown v. Board of Education, SCOTUS reinterpreted __________ and overturned Plessy v Ferguson. a.The Establishment clause of 1st Amendment b.Equal Protection Clause of 14th Amendment c.Right to a speedy trial, 6th Amendment d.Bear Arms clause of the 2nd Amendment
Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment
An economic _______ occurs when real GDP goes up a.Recession b.Expansion c.Peak d.Business Cycle
Expansion
Which of the following was created to protect consumers from deceptive business practices? a.FCC (Federal Communications Commission) b.FTC (Federal Trade Commision) c.SEC (Securities and Exchange Commision)
FTC
Land, labor, natural resources and capital goods are the _______ a.Consumption cost b.Opportunity cost c.Factors of Production d.Scarcity
Factors of Production
In the Federal System of government states can nullify or reject the authority of the national government a.True b.False
False
Soldiers serving in the American Revolution were always paid on time a.True b.False
False
The government under the Articles of Confederation had the power to levy taxes a.True b.False
False
There was an executive branch under the Articles of Confederations a.True b.False
False
Under the Articles of Confederation the Executive Branch was very powerful a.True b.False
False
Under the Articles of Confederation the central/national government could regulate interstate and international trade a.True b.False
False
Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government of the United States exercised broad powers a.True b.False
False
Under the Articles of confederation the disputes between states could be settled by a national judicial (court) system a.True b.False
False
Which faction favored the creation of the new Federal Constitution? a.Federalist b.Antifederalist
Federalist
The leading economic indicator of national economic growth is ____________ a.GDP (Gross Domestic Product) b.CPI (Consumer Price Index) c.PPI (Producer Price Index_ d.AWI (Association World Indexes)
GDP
Right to an attorney if you cannot afford on under the 6th Amendment? a.Mapp v Ohio b.Tinker v Desmoines c.Miranda v Arizona d.Gideon v Wainwright
Gideon v Wainwright
Right to an attorney under the 6th Amendment, if a defendant cannot afford one. a.Miranda v Arizona b.Mapp v Ohio c.New Jersey v TLO d.Gideon v Wainwright
Gideon v Wainwright
Which choice created the Bicameral U.S Congress? a.⅗ Compromise b.Great Compromise c.Electoral College
Great Compromise; Representation in Congress/HoR=population, S=equality
The Money you make before taxes are taken out a.Gross Income b.Disposable Income c.Discretionary Income
Gross Income
Which of the following choices would best explain why the FED would exercise a contracting (tightening) monetary policy? a.Low inflation b.High inflation c.Bank closings d.Fiscal expenditures
High Inflation
Budget = a.Income v Expenditures b.Out v In c.Money
Income v Expenditures
Thanksgiving is coming up. What would the likely effect on the demand for turkey be? a.Decrease because most people do not eat turkey on Thanksgiving. b.Increase because most people eat turkey on Thanksgiving
Increase because most people eat turkey on Thanksgiving
If Company A were to give its employees all a raise, what would be the likely effect on demand in the areas where Company A's employee reside? a.Increase if people have more money, they might spend more money. b.Decrease because the more money people make, the less they spend
Increase if people have more money, they might spend more money
Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks all fall under this category of law. a.Penal code b.Common law c.Intellectual property d.Tort law
Intellectual Property
Compounding Interest = a.Interest on interest b.No interest accumulated c.Finding something more interesting
Interest on Interest
Which best describes compounds interested? a.Interest on interest b.Interesting compounds c.Automatic transfers
Interest on interest
Patent = a.Invention b.Symbol (artwork) c.Book, song, poem, etc
Invention
You and your friends go to the ice cream parlor. The first cone taste great. The 2nd is good. What would likely happen to the demand for a 3rd cone? a.It would decrease because the pleasure or satisfaction delivered by the ice cream is diminishing, being called diminishing marginal utility. b.It would increase because the third time is a lucky charm
It would decrease because the pleasure or satisfaction delivers by the ice cream is diminishing, being called diminishing marginal utility
The American Medical Association just released a report that an over the counter drug A can lower your risk for a heart attack. What would be the likely change in demand for drug A be? a.It would increase b.It would decrease c.It would remain the same
It would increase (this is what happened with aspirin)
A soft drink company embarks on a slick advertising campaign telling potential customers to "obey their thirst" and drink soda A. What would the likely effect on consumer demand for soda A be?
It would increase because advertising is designed to generate a feeling that the consumer needs that product
If the government lowers taxes on business, what would be the likely effect on overall (aggregate) supply?
It would increase because business would be allowed to keep more of the money they make
If the price of butter increased, what would be the likely effect on the demand for Margarine? a.It would increase because butter and margarine are substitute products, meaning they both serve basically the same function b.It would decrease because if the price goes up on butter, everybody will think that butter is better and not want to consider margarine c.It would increase because margarine is a better product than butter and now everyone will know that
It would increase because butter and margarine are substitute products, meaning they both serve basically the same function
If the price of peanut butter were to drop, what would be likely to affect the demand for jelly? a.It would decrease because no one wants to get cheap pb and j's b.It would increase because peanut butter and jelly are complementary products
It would increase because peanut butter and jelly are complementary products
The Federal government decided to cut everyone's tax rate in half. What would be the likely effect on consumer demand?
It would increase if taxes are lower, people have more money to spend
The Enlightenment Philosopher was most influential on the unalienable rights of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness in the Declaration of Independence a.Richard Niebuhr b.Paul Tillich c.Socrates Plato d.John Locke e.John Stuart Mill
John Locke
Marbury v Madison strengthened a.Legislative Branch b.Judicial Branch c.Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
This court case set a precedent which gave the government the power to remove Japanese-Americans from their homes and place them in concentration camps a.Nagasaki v Hiroshima b.Lashango v Jumanji c.Korematsu v United States d.Japan v USA
Korematsu v United States
Which type of states did the Virginia Plan favor? a.Large population b.Small Population
Large
Virginia House of Burgesses= a.Executive Branch b.Judicial Branch c.Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch
Natural Rights are a.Long live the king b.Life, liberty, and property c.Prosperity, unity, felicity d.Breath, deeds, registration
Life, Liberty, and Property
Korematsu v United States contradicted which principle of American government a.Federalism b.Popular Sovereignty c.Limited Government
Limited Government
Miranda v Arizona a.Limits the power of the government b.Extends the power of the government
Limits the Power of the Government
Which is characteristic of a savings account? a.High interest yield b.Low interest yield
Low interest yield
Judicial Review established a.Mapp v Ohio b.Plessy v Ferguson c.Marbury v Madison d.Gideon v Wainwright
Marbury v Madison
Upheld "separate but equal" under the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause a.Plessy v Ferguson b.Brown v Board of Education c.The Dred Scott Decision d.New Jersey v TLO
Plessy v Ferguson
Which of the following best describes the power of Judicial Review? a.Power to review the judicial branch by the legislature b.Power of the courts to declare a law of executive Action unconstitutional c.Power of Executive to impeach Congress d.Power of judicial branch to review the military for fallacy
Power of the courts to declare a law or executive Action unconsitutional
Which of the following choices is the "burden of proof" in a civil trial? a.Guilt beyond a reasonable doubt b.Equity and injunction c.Preponderance of the evidence d.Arbitration
Preponderance of the evidence
Precedents = a.Statutes b.Prior Court Decisions c.The Flurpjurp
Prior Court Decisions
In order to make an arrest, law enforcement must have a.Bail b.Probable cause c.Indictment
Probable Cause
_________ is a measure of the amount of output produced by given amount of inputs over a period of time a.Disposable income b.Productivity c.Discretionary Income d.Consumer Sovereignty
Productivity
The sales tax would be which type of tax a.Tariff b.Regressive tax c.Progressive tax d.Payroll tax
Regressive Tax
Which best describes the New Jersey Plan? a.A plan to govern New Jersey b.Representation in congress be equal for each state c.Representation in the congress be based upon population
Representation in Congress to be equal for each state
Which best describes the Virginia Plan? a.A plan to govern Va b.Representation in congress to be equal for each state c.Representation in the Congress be based upon population
Representation in the Congress based upon population
Division of power between branches of government a.Federalism b.Separation of Powers c.Self-government d.Popular Sovereignty
Representative Democracy
Form of Democracy where people elect their leaders and lawmakers a.Direct Democracy b.Representative Democracy
Representative Democracy
People elect representative to create laws a.Direct Democracy b.Representative Democracy c.Ancient Greece d.Beauty School dropout
Representative Democracy
What is the main advantage of a mutual fund? a.Money is kept in the bank where it will be safe b.Risk is spread over many different investments c.The Government guarantee a nice dividend
Risk is spread over many different investments
The Bottom left line on a check with numbers and markings is the a.Social security number b.Credit card number c.Routing number
Routing Number
How did the 14th Amendment strengthen the power of SCOTUS? a.SCOTUS could apply the Bill of Rights to state governments b.SCOTUS couple apply the Bill of Rights to foreign governments c.SCOTUS could govern the Bill of Rights d.SCOTUS and POTUS along with FLOTUS
SCOTUS could apply the Bill of Rights to state governments
The British taxed and regulated the colonist little before the French and Indian War a.Proclamation of 1763 b.European Gentry c.Salutary Neglect
Salutary Neglect
Unwritten British policy towards the American Colonies prior to the French and Indian War a.Stamp Act b.Proclamation of 1763 c.Sugar Act d.Salutary Neglect
Salutary Neglect
What can one do with discretionary income? a.save/invest or spend b.Tax and tariff c.Borrow and collateral
Save/Invest or spend
Unlimited wants plus unlimited needs equal ________________ a.Production b.Scarcity c.Labor d.GDP
Scarcity
House of Burgesses = a.Federalism b.Rule of Law c.Self-Government d.Direct Democracy
Self-Government
The British policy of salutary neglect allowed the colonist to experiment in a.Totalitarianism b.Self-government c.Federalism d.Dictatorship
Self-Government
From which if the following could the 5th Amendment protect an accused criminal? a.Self-incrimination b.A defendant acting as his/her own counsel c.Cruel and unusual punishment d.Unreasonable searches and seizures
Self-Incrimination
A business or country focuses its production upon producing goods and services that it can produce at a low opportunity cost. This is an example of a.Scarcity b.Specialization c.Interest d.Armor
Specialization
Tax on legal documents, newspapers and playing cards a.Sugar Act b.Townshend act c.Stamp Act d.Glass Act
Stamp Act
Which is the riskiest investment? a.Stock b.U.S. Treasury Bond c.Mutual Fund
Stock (there is no guarantee money will be earned)
Conflicts between the federal government and state governments are solved by a.Necessary and Proper Clause b.Supremacy Clause c.Establishment Clause
Supremacy Clause
Townshend Acts = a.Tax on various finished goods imported from Britain b.Tax on newspapers, legal documents, playing cards and dice c.Tax on taxes that had never been taxed before d.Drop in tea tax on tea produced by East India Tea Company
Tax on various finished goods imported from Britain
The Supreme court upheld that freedom of speech extends to the schoolhouse, and that freedom of speech on clothing that is non-disruptive is protected by the first amendment a.Hazelwood v kuhlmeier b.Tinker v Desmoines c.Plessy v Ferguson d.New Jersey v TLO
Tinker v Desmoines
When a consumer decided to purchase one thing instead of another they are making a(n) a.Scarcity b.Trade-off c.Need
Trade-off
A confederation is a loose alliance of government a.True b.False
True
A federation is a stronger alliance of government a.True b.False
True
Education can be a large factor determining income a.True b.False
True
In the federal system of government, the national/central/federal government is supreme over the states a.True b.False
True
Shay's Rebellion proved that the Articles of Confederation needed amendment a.True b.False
True
The Article of Confederation was a weak form of government a.True b.False
True
The Supermajority rule made it difficult to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation a.True b.False
True
The current federal system of government is stronger that the system of government which was under the Articles of Confederation a.True b.False
True
The current government of the US has federal system a.True b.False
True
The legislature was the only branch of government established under the Articles of Confederation a.True b.False
True
Tyranny of the British government would have been the main reason the Articles of Confederation were created to be weak a.True b.False
True
Under the Articles of Confederation the state's were essentially supreme over the Central government a.True b.False
True
Under the Articles of Confederation, the state governments were supreme over the national a.True b.False
True
Under the Articles of confederation, all laws passed by congress, has to receive a Supermajority of votes a.True b.False
True
Weak! Weak! Is what the bird said when it flew over the Articles of Confederation? a.True b.False
True
Expenses that can change are a.Fixed Expenses b.Variable Expenses
Variable Expenses
In a market economy producers are free to produce and consumers are free to purchase. Which of the following terms would best explain their relationship? a.Limited liability b.Proprietary Investment c.Voluntary Exchange d.Command Economics
Voluntary Exchange
What did the bird say when it flew over the Articles of Confederation? a.Cheap Cheap b.Weak Weak c.Flap Flap
Weak Weak
A marriage license issued in one state is valid and honored in all states unders the constitutional provision of a.National supremacy b.Privileges and immunities c.Full faith and credit d.National licensure
full faith and credit
The clause that ensure that judicial decrees and contract made in one state will be binding and enforceable in another is called the __________ clause a.Bill of attainder b.Supremacy c.Full faith and credit d.Privilege and immunities
full faith and credit
A couple married in one state, who wanted their marriage recognized in another state. Would rely on which of the following constitutional provisions? a.Privileges and immunities clause b.Full faith and credit clause c.Necessary and proper clause d.Free exercise clause
full faith and credit clause
"Laissez-Faire" would mean that the government a.Puts regulations and restrictions on many economic choices b.Leaves citizen consumers alone to make economic choices on their own c.Forces citizen consumers to buy this and that d.Enjoys a standard of living unparalleled in today's economy
leaves citizen consumers alone to make economic choices on their own
Who are the owners of a corporation? a.Chief executive officers b.Charter members c.Board of directors d.Stockholders
stockholders
A panic occurs because, a.The customers have loaned their money to the banks b.The banks have loaned money to customers, but have plenty in reserve c.The banks have loaned money to customers and do not have enough left in reserve d.The banks are regulated by the FDIC
the banks have loaned money to customers and do not have enough left in reserve
What does the ratio of quantity going down and price going up? a.The law of demand b.Law of Supply c.Marginal Utility
the law of demand
If the FED sells bonds to the banks by conducting Open Market Operations, a.The money supply decrease b.The money supply increases c.The money supply stays the same d.The money supply overarches
the money supply decrease
Which of the following choices would occur, if the FED were to raise the interest rates? a.The money supply would increase b.The money supply would stay the same c.The money supply would cause a tax increase d.The money supply would decrease
the money supply would decrease
In the Constitution, the powers to coin money, to enter into treaties, and to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the states were given to a.The individual states b.The Senate only c.Both the individual states and the national government d.The national government
the national government
When the government involves itself in regulating the private sector, it would be safe to say a.You have a command economy b.You have a traditional economy c.You have a pure capitalism d.You have a mixed economy
you have a mixed economy
Compromise on counting slaves in the census? a.Great Compromise b.Servitude Deal c.⅗ Compromise d.Electoral College
⅗ Compromise
Free Expression = a.Right to Confront Witnesses b.Right to Bear Arms c.Free Speech
Free Speech
Mercantilism contradicts which of the following choices a.Controlled trade b.Free trade c.No trade d.Trade within the empire
Free Trade
The ____________ War left Britain a huge debt by 1763 a.French and Indian b.English and America c.American and Creek d.Outlaws and Santa Anna
French and Indian
Which event led the British government to begin taxing the American Colonies? a.American Revolution b.French and Indian war c.Proclamation of 1763 d.The Stamp Act
French and Indian War
How did the Great Compromise settle the differences between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan? a.GC created one plan for Virginia and one for New Jersey b.GC created a House of Representatives apportioned on population, and a Senate with equal (2) representation per state c.GC mean the Congress would be equal in representation
GC created a House of the Representatives apportioned on population, and a Senate with equal (2) representation per state
The Amendment to the Constitution that reserves all powers to the states that are not delegated to the federal government is the a.6th Amendment b.10th Amendment c.14th Amendment d.21st Amendment
10th Amendment
The desire, willingness and ability to buy a product or services is a.Demand b.Supply c.Profit margin d.Underlying entity
Demand
Certificate of deposits = a.Depositing money in stock investments b.Depositing money in the bank for a certain period of time c.Depositing your compound interest
Depositing money in the bank for a certain period of time
Something which prevents you from taking a certain action = a.Codification b.Misdemeanor c.Deterrent
Deterrent
A developer build 4 new apartment complexes which can house up to 5000 new residents in town. What would be likely effect of the new housing on overall consumer demand in the town? a.It would increase because more people in the area equals more consumers, which leads to more money spent. b.It would decrease because there would be too many people in one area and everyone would travel to other towns to buy things
I would increase because more people in the area equals more consumers, which leads to more money spent
Article I, section 8 gives Congress the power to pass all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out its enumerated powers. These powers are known as a.Reserve power powers b.Implied power powers c.Full faith and credit powers
Implied power powers
What was the reason for the Boston Tea Party? a.Britain prohibited movement west of the Appalachian Mountains b.The Townshend Acts taxes on finished goods such as Glass and Paint, forcing a massive amount of inflation c.Lowering of the tax paid on tea produced by the East India Tea Company essentially granting the East India Tea Company a monopoly
Lowering of the tax paid on tea produced by the East India Tea Company essentially granting the East India Tea Company a monpoly
Common Law = a.Made by judges b.Made by legislatures c.Made by executive branch
Made by Judges
Evidence taken without a proper warrant or probable cause shall be excluded from trial - a.Gideon v Wainwright b.Mapp v Ohio c.Brown v Board of Education
Mapp v Ohio
Which U.S. Supreme Court decision set a precedent which strengthened a citizen's right against unlawful searches & seizures under the 4th Amendment? a.Gideon v Wainwright b.Mapp v Ohio c.New Jersey v TLO d.Miranda v Arizona
Mapp v Ohio
Which established the "exclusionary rule" to the state governments? a.Marbury v Madison b.Gideon v Wainwright c.Brown v Board of Education d.Mapp v Ohio
Mapp v Ohio
Which of the following is true? a.One can be elected President even though no one votes for him/her b.One can be elected President by winning the electoral college, but losing the popular vote c.One can be elected President by winning popular votes, but losing electoral college. d.One can be elected President by losing Electoral College and the popular vote
one can be elected President by winning the electoral college, but losing the popular vote
This U.S. Constitutional Amendment strengthened federal power over the states by extending due process and equal protection requirements to the state governments a.1st Amendment b.4th Amendment c.14th Amendment d.27th Amendment
14th Amendment
How many Senators does each state have? a.1 b.2 c.3
2
Prosecution v Defense with judges acting to ensure fair trial a.Clinical system b.Adversarial system c.Arrest system d.Clobber job
Adversarial System
Which term(s) best describe the Articles of Confederation? Alliance of Friendship a.Strong Union b.Totalitarian rule
Alliance of Friendship
Why did the Antifederalist object to the new Constitution? a.Antifederalist feared tyrannical rule like under the British b.Antifederalist did not fear the new Constitution, but rather like it quite a bit in private c.Antifederalist thought the new constitution would be too weak
Antifederalist feared tyrannical rule like under the British
Several court cases heard before the Supreme Court in the 19th century defined the balance of authority between state and federal governments. In which of the following did the Supreme Court rule that a state could not tax an arm of the federal government such as the Second Bank of the United States and upheld the implied powers of Congress in the "necessary and proper clause"? a.Gibbons v Ogden (1824) b.Marbury v Madison (1803) c.McCulloch v Maryland (1819)
McCulloch v Maryland (1819)
Economic system of colonial America where the colonist sold raw material only to Britain and could only buy British finished goods a.Capitalism b.Mercantilism c.Communism d.Bullionism
Mercantilism
The economic system in colonial America a.Capitalism b.Mercantilism c.Communism d.Socialism
Mercantilism
One is informed of the right to remain silent = a.Gideon's Trumpet b.Miranda Warning c.Goofy Gum drops
Miranda Warning
This court case states that a suspect must be read his or her rights before being questioned by law enforcement authorities a.Gideon v Wainwright b.Leandro v NC c.Plessy v Ferguson d.Miranda v Arizona
Miranda v Arizona
44-3 the Federal Reserve System affects the economy by controlling ________ policy a.Fiscal b.Monetary c.Demand d.Supply
Monetary
The Federal Reserve controls the supply of money and the cost of credit known as a.Fiscal policy b.Monetary policy c.Lender of last resort policy d.Central banking policy
Monetary Policy
Separation of Powers and a system of checks and balance = a.Montesquieu b.Hobbes c.Rousseau d.Flapper
Montesquieu
Which is a loan on a home? a.Credit Card b.Mortgage c.Collateral
Mortgage
Which is the most diverse investment? a.Stock b.U.S. Treasury Bond c.Mutual Fund
Mutual Fund
A utility company would be an example of a.Externality b.Public good c.Infrastructure d.Natural monopoly
Natural Monopoly
What is the advantage of automatic transfer into one's checking account? a.One must go to the bank b.Deposits might be late c.One does not have to go to the bank
One does not have to go to the bank
Gibbons v Ogden is significant because, a precedent was set... a.A state could tax an arm of the federal government b.Only the federal government had the power to regulate interstate commerce c.The federal government had the power to regulate slavery in a territory before it was a state
Only the federal government had the power to regulate interstate commerce
The next best use of your time, money or other resources as a result of making a trade-off choice is the ______________ a.Scarcity b.Opportunity cost c.Level headedness d.GDP
Opportunity Cost
When spending > revenue a.Budget ova b.Balanced budget c.Budget deficit d.Aligned spending
budget deficit
People voted on all issues a.Direct democracy b.Representative democracy c.Republic d.Revolution
direct democracy
The federal budget is broken into two categories of spending a.State and national b.National and federal c.Discretionary and mandatory d.Local and national
discretionary and mandatory
The money a worker receives after all tax deductions is __________ income. a.Disposable b.Discretionary c.Dividend d.Interest
disposable
A good which will last a long time is a a.Durable good b.Non-durable good c.Service
durable good
McCulloch v Maryland (1819) is significant because Expanded federal power by acknowledging that the a.Constitution grants the federal government implied as well as expressed powers b.Expanded federal power by giving federal courts the power of judicial review c.Expanded federal power by interpreting the commerce clause broadly
expanded federal power by acknowledging that the Constitution grants the federal government implied as well as express power
Jimmy has a cell phone. Every month he pays $20 for his phone plan for 200 minutes of air time. The $20 is ____________ a.Variable expense b.Insurance expense c.Interest expense d.Fixed expense
fixed expense
Montesquieu a.Federalism b.Separation of Powers c.Popular Sovereignty d.Tyranny
separation of powers
The enumerated (expressed) powers of Congress and the national government are those a.Set out in the first 10 amendments b.Specifically spelled out in the Constitution c.Requiring ratification by the states d.Not specifically spelled out in the Constitution, but nonetheless acknowledged
specifically spelled out in the Constitution
The 10th Amendment provides for a.Concurrent powers b.Implied powers c.States' reserve d.All of the above
states' reserve
Why did the Framers of the U.S. Constitution want to limit the power of the people to elect the President? a.The people were wise and book learned b.The people lacked information to make the best decisions c.The people were people so why should it have to be, elect one another as one does for free d.The people knew the limits of the Presidential powers to be assumed
the people lacked information to make the best decision
In the Constitution, the principles of federalism are best reflected in a.The division of authority for was between the president who is commander in chief and the Congress who declares war b.The procedure set forth for amending the Constitution which requires a proposal by congress but ratification by the states c.The advice and consent clause requiring Senatorial approval of Presidential nominees
the procedure set forth for amending the Constitution which requires a proposal by Congress but ratification by the states
In situations of conflict between state and national law, national law prevails due to a.The supremacy clause b.Federalism c.The 10th Amendment d.Full faith and credit
the supremacy clause
The main goal of the Federal Reserve System and its conducting conducting of monetary policy is _______________ a.To combat tax rates b.To control inflation c.To invite fiscal intervention d.A & c
to control inflation
Why was the Electoral College created? a.To limit the power of the people to directly elect the President b.To increase the power of the people to directly elect the President c.To elect which college the President would be elected to President d.To ensure leaders were college educated
to limit the power of the people to directly elect the President
The power to directly regulate drinking ages, marriage and divorce, sexual behavior, and the like has been granted a.To the President b.To state governments c.To both the state and national governments d.To the national government
to state governments
What is subsidy? a.When the government increase the cost of production b.When the government pays part of the cost of production c.When the business taxes the government d.When labor taxes business
when the government pays part of the cost of production
Federalism is a system of government a.That divides power between the three branches of government b.With a weak national government whose decisions defer to local or regional governments c.Where power is constitutionally divided between the national government and regional/state governments
where power is constitutionally divided between the national government and regional/state governments
