Civics and Economics Midterm

1.

1 point

Which of the following is an appeals court allowed to do?

to retry a case

to reverse a lower court decision

to call a jury

to advise the Supreme Court

2.

1 point

How does a candidate who is not a Democrat or a Republican get his or her name on the ballot for a general election?

submit a petition

form a political party

join a caucus

seek help from a political machine

3.

1 point

Which conflict created the debt that American colonists were expected to
repay to Great Britain during the 1760s?

French and Indian War

Spanish-American War

Glorious Revolution

American Revolution

4.

1 point

The Tenth Amendment states that powers not given to the national government by the Constitution must be

reviewed by the Supreme Court

considered civil liberties

reserved to the states or people

added as amendments

5.

1 point

To be eligible to register to vote a citizen must

own property

be at least 18

have a job

have a driver's license

6.

1 point

Which of the following is a reason that politicians leak information about proposed plans to the press?

to hide corruption

to hurt the news media

to test public reaction to an idea

to protect national security

7.

1 point

Critics say that government surveillance of electronic communications violates constitutional protections against

unwarranted searches

indictments without grand jury reviews

double jeopardy

self-incrimination

8.

1 point

The Senior Corps program

links volunteers with service opportunities

helps children who are victims of natural disaster

cleans up the environment

fights the spread of AIDS

9.

1 point

Which county official supervises funds

auditor

treasurer or finance director

district attorney

assessor

10.

1 point

The core of the Executive Office of the President is the

cabinet

white house office

national security council

Office of Administration

11.

1 point

Which of the following allows citizens to approve or reject a law

recall

initiative

proposition

referendum

12.

1 point

Which process is used to change the U.S. Constitution?

eminent domain

initiative

amendment

judicial review

13.

1 point

In contrast with today's laws, the Code of Hammurabi

was written by the people themselves

originated in England

was passed orally from one generation to the next

set harsh penalties for crimes

14.

1 point

Why does the Constitution of the United States state that revenue bills
must originate in the House of Representatives?

The House of Representatives represents the will of the people

The Founding Fathers did not want many bills concerning finance to reach the Senate.

Members of the House of Representatives must have business experience.

The Senate is too concerned with foreign affairs to deal with financial issues

15.

1 point

Which US Supreme Court case allowed the government to restrict the rights of individuals in times of national crisis?

Olmstead v. United States (1928)

Korematsu v. United States (1944)

Mapp v. Ohio (1961)

Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

16.

1 point

Because the U.S. Constitution does not mention education, power over public education belongs to

special interest groups

the federal government

local planning commissions

state governments

17.

1 point

An early release from prison can be granted by a

jury

judge

federal court

parole board

18.

1 point

Congress cannot

impeach judges

monitor the executive branch

control interstate commerce

favor one state over another

19.

1 point

The Ordinance of 1785 benefited the United States by

facilitating the creation of new state constitutions

organizing new territorial governments

outlawing slavery in the Northwest Territory

providing for the systematic growth of the new nation

20.

1 point

Which of the following is an example of an important American institution?

the environment

the family

the Washington Monument

Philadelpha

21.

1 point

In the Declaration of Independence, the colonists

stated their rights as citizens

Bargained with King George

Protested the intolerable acts

Declined an offer for representation

22.

1 point

A felony is a

civil case involving less than 1,000$

serious crime, such as armed robbery

case tried in a magistrate court

minor crime, such as a traffic violation

23.

1 point

The information posted on the internet is

always from official sources

often incorrect

the most reliable source of information

removed before it is outdated

24.

1 point

Which political party supported Alexander Hamilton’s opinion that the United States needed a strong central government?

Whig

Anti-Federalist

Federalist

Democratic

25.

1 point

A presidential election is won by the candidate who

receives a majority of electoral votes

receives a majority of the popular vote

wins the popular vote in more than 25 states

wins the primary election in a majority of states