Civics and Economics Practice Test – Flashcards
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What organizational pattern do state constitutions follow?
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US Constitution
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How long is the governor of North Carolina's term in office?
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Four years
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What are the qualifications to become a candidate for governor in North Carolina?
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30 years old; citizen for 5 years; resident for 2 years
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Which house of the North Carolina legislature has the most elected members?
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House of Representatives
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What is the major source of most state revenues?
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Various taxes
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What does North Carolina call its political divisions?
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Counties
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When County Commissioners pass action into law, what is that law called?
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Ordinance
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Charters give cities a license to be a city. Once a city receives a charter from a state, what term describes the status of that city?
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Incorporated
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How does the ebb and flow of economic cycles impact one's work, one's consumption, and one's training for work?
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Many effects could impact the worker depending on the cycle
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What is another name for city courts?
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Municipal courts
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Where is the division of powers between the states and the federal government recorded?
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US Constitution
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What are the four most common economic systems in the world?
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Market, mixed, command, traditional
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In a command economy, who makes all the decisions about economic policies?
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Government
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What is another name for a market economy?
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Capitalism and free enterprise
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Through what withholding programs does the federal government involve itself in business?
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Pensions, medical care, Social Security, Medicare
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What is a sense of pride in one's nation called?
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Patriotism
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Which of the following are examples of volunteer work that is done for a political party?
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Handout leaflets and telephone canvassing
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Which interactions could most strongly affect the circular flow of economic activities and cause scarcities for consumers?
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Serious decline of the currency and government control of the market
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In the summer of a presidential year, party delegates from across the U.S. take part in a great political spectacle. What name is given to this event?
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National convention
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On Election Day, reporters and polltakers interview voters as they leave precincts. What are these polls called?
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Exit polls
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What governmental body gives proposed laws their direction and wording?
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Congress
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Which compromise at the Constitutional Convention led to a two-house legislature?
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The Great Compromise
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How often is the national census conducted?
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Every 10 years?
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What are the most likely reasons a constituent will call his/her Congressperson?
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To solve a problem and get information
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Where are federal bills (potential laws) usually introduced?
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House of Representatives and/or the Senate
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In which area of the law-making process are hearings on issues and bills held?
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Through committee work
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What rule allows the Senate to stop a filibuster?
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Cloture
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What vole margin is needed for a bill to pass Congress?
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Simply majority vote
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What is the most powerful committee in the House of Representatives?
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Rules
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If you decide to spend your whole paycheck for clothes and do not save, invest, or shelter any of your income, which statement fits your financial behavior?
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Allowing wants to prevail over needs in consumption patterns
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If the trade deficit is high and increasing, and the national debt is high and increasing, what long-term effect could such policies have on the economy?
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The economy could struggle for GDP growth
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Which symbolic set of hats does the president wear when he entertains diplomats and discusses war or peace strategies?
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Chief of State and Commander-in-Chief
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Which symbolic hat is the president wearing when he attends campaign rallies for governors and other candidates?
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Chief Politician
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When the president exercises his role to pardon a federal official like President Ford and President Nixon, which "symbolic" hat is he wearing?
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Chief Jurist
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Which one hat represents a unique characteristic of the role of the U.S. civilian president?
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Commander-in-Chief
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To whom does the Constitution give the authority to declare war?
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Congress
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Why does the president give a "State of The Union" speech to Congress?
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Constitutionally he is required to give Congress a report
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Who elects the president of the U.S.?
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Electors
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Which set of terms best fits the idea of how domestic and international economies are interdependent and can impact human and capital resources at home?
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War, trade deficit, unemployment
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In the basic laws of supply and demand in a market economy, which statement is the most correct?
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When demand is up, supply should go up
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How do voters remember how many electoral votes a state has?
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The number of Senators plus House members
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On which day does the Supreme Court traditionally open its annual session?
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First Monday after the first Tuesday in October
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What is the term for trial court jurisdiction?
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Original jurisdiction
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What term is given to the jurisdictional authority of a higher court?
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Appellate jurisdiction
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Which of the following courts holds jury trials?
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Superior courts
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What is another term for "small fines and lesser crimes" in the court system?
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Misdemeanors
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What term come to your mind on how the government functions in its three branches?
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Checks & balances
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What are the branches of government?
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Legislative, Executive, Judicial
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How many federal district courts are in each state?
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At least 1
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How do federal judges get their jobs?
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Appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate
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Which federal court hears cases dealing with appeals from lower courts involving people in the armed forces?
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US Court of Military Appeals
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Which statement is the most correct in regard to the makeup of the Supreme Court?
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There are nine members; eight associate justices and one chief justice
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Which court handles citizen grievances against the U.S. government for failure to pay for goods?
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US Court of Claims
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The process of selecting justices for the Supreme Court supports which principle of government?
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Checks and balances
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Which president petitioned Congress to allow him to add six more justices to the Supreme Court?
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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How can a federal judge be removed from office?
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Impeachment
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What rule of voting decides a Supreme Court case?
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Simple Majority vote
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Name the two women who currently serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Ginsburg and O'Connor
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If a higher level of court does not have trial by jury, who decides the case?
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A panel of judges
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What does "appealing a case," mean in the court system?
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Taking a case to a higher court
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Which set of terms best explains the philosophy of loose interpretation of the Constitution?
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Words stretched for new needs
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What is the name given to the first Ten Amendments to the Constitution?
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Bill of Rights
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The "establishment clause" of the First Amendment refers to what exercise of rights?
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Free exercise of religion
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Grandfather Clauses - Equal Rights of Equal Work - Suffrage - Citizenship - Involuntary Servitude - Voting Rights Which set of Amendments addressed the key issues of the terms above?
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13, 14, 15
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What is the term used for moving a trial from one location to another?
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Change of venue
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Of the following means for settling conflict in the work place, which term calls in a third party to reach an agreement?
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Mediation
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Who besides workers and their employers are affected by labor disputes that end in strikes?
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Consumers and retailers
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Which set of advice would be most valuable to a responsible participant in the economy?
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Spend wisely, avoid deep debt, plan for the future
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Having a credit card carries a lot of responsibility. What set of terms holds the soundest advice for use of your card?
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Shop for terms, proceed with caution
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How is buying a car made easier by banks?
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Checking accounts provide safe ways to transfer money
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If the economy slows down and you are worried about your high house payments what trends should you watch for?
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Lower discount rates to banks and interest rates to customers
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Which tax would raise prices on goods imported to a country?
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Excise tax
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Which tax, providing large amounts of revenue for state and local governments, is also considered to be a burden to lower-income workers?
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Sales tax
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If a decision cannot be reached in an appeals court at the state and federal levels, where cant he legal case go next?
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The case goes to the Supreme Court
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Which statement about the American Revolution is most likely explaining a pattern of history?
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Rebellions can make revolutions
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How was the continuing debate between the Federalist and Anti-Federalist conducted?
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With essays in the newspapers
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Which of the following is considered a major leading indicator of the health of the domestic economy?
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Unemployment rates
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Why did Congress pass the War Powers Act?
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To protect its constitutional authority to declare war
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Which set of First Lady special interest is a correct match?
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Hillary Clinton: Health Care
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What is meant by the term "First Family"?
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The president, his wife, and children
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If the President vetoes a bill, what happens to the bill?
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The bill is returned to Congress with explanations of objections
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Where did the American Founding Fathers get most of their ideas about self-government?
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From British traditions
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Which event caused the 13 colonies to turn inward and think about themselves as separate from Britain?
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The French and Indian War and its aftermath
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Which set of terms best describes the weaknesses of the new government under the Articles of Confederation?
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13 tax and trade systems
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What word best describes the role of the minority and/or majority "whip" in the House of Representatives?
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Coach
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To whom does the Constitution give the job to preside over the U.S. Senate?
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Vice-president of the U.S.
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States form committees to redraw congressional districts. What is the political maneuvering of district lines called?
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Gerrymandering
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What is the role of the Speaker of the House?
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Presiding officer of the House of Representatives
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Which law enforcement agency is responsible for your safety in your neighborhood or community?
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Sheriff and police departments
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Which compromise at the Constitution Convention led to a two-house legislature?
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Great Compromise
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What is a bicameral legislature?
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Two-house body
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How do the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment extend the Constitution for citizens of the United States?
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They document assurances of protection of rights
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Which of the following types of community is near a city where people commute to work?
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Suburban community
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How does "competition" help consumers?
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Determines the selling prices of an item
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In which economic system does a consumer have more power? Why?
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Market because they have the right to own property and earn profits
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What is the main function of county governments in North Carolina?
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Provide the main structure of government for rural areas
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Which factor of production involves the worker and the value of his/her time?
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The labor factor
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What is the official name for the bicameral legislature of North Carolina?
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General Assembly
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What is the primary responsibility of any state legislature?
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Enact laws
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What are the documents called that the Supreme Court justices prepare to explain their position on a Supreme Court ruling?
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Majority decision, concurring opinion, dissenting opinion
