Civics And Economics Spring 2007 Released Test
Read each question and answer
- 1.In which court is the decision of the court always final?
- A.
Virginia Circuit Court
- B.
United States Court of Appeals
- C.
United States Supreme Court
- D.
Virginia General District Court
- 2.
Which responsibility completes this table?- A.
Licenses new cars
- B.
Imposes traffic fines
- C.
Conducts foreign policy
- D.
Establishes public schools
- 3.
What is the title of Ms. Slaboda’s job?
- A.
Regulator
- B.
Lawyer
- C.
Plaintiff
- D.
Lobbyist
- 4.Which basic principle of the Constitution of the United States prevents anyone branch from gaining too much power?
- A.
Checks and balances
- B.
Representative government
- C.
Popular sovereignty
- D.
Rule of law
- 5.The Virginia legislature is called the —
- A.
State Congress
- B.
State Assembly
- C.
General Congress
- D.
General Assembly
- 6.
This quote from the Gettysburg Address best defines which principle ofAmerican constitutional government?
- A.
Separation of powers
- B.
Limited government
- C.
Rule of law
- D.
Democratic Government
- 7.In a criminal procedure, which of these is required for an arrest?
- A.
Sentencing
- B.
Arraignment
- C.
Guilty verdict
- D.
Probable cause
- 8.Issuing search warrants, arrest warrants, and subpoenas is the responsibility of —
- A.
Police chiefs
- B.
Court attorneys
- C.
Magistrates
- D.
Plaintiffs
- 9.
Which of the following completes this diagram?
- A.
Referendum
- B.
Veto
- C.
Judicial opinion
- D.
Floor debate
- 10.
Which document was written with this stated purpose?
- A.
Constitution of the United States
- B.
Declaration of Independence
- C.
Articles of Confederation
- D.
Virginia Declaration of Rights
- 11.
This refusal by the Senate to approve the treaty is an example of —
- A.
International relations
- B.
Checks and balances
- C.
Executive veto
- D.
Rule of law
- 12.The first national government of the United States was created by the —
- A.
Declaration of Independence
- B.
Articles of Confederation
- C.
Constitution of the United States
- D.
Inaugural Address
- 13.
According to this newspaper, in which activity were these media groups most likely involved?
- A.
Attempting to influence new laws
- B.
Regulating local advertisements
- C.
Investing in new technology
- D.
Gathering national data
- 14.
This World War II poster appeals to which trait of an American citizen?
- A.
Trustworthiness
- B.
Patriotism
- C.
Courtesy
- D.
Honesty
- 15.
What personal character trait did Susan model for the man on the phone?
- A.
Accountability
- B.
Responsibility
- C.
Courtesy
- D.
Honesty
- 16.For government to be effective, citizens must —
- A.
Perform civic duties
- B.
Work for elected officials
- C.
Identify with local leaders
- D.
Join political parties
- 17.Which of the following statements does the First Amendment guarantee?
- A.
You may meet with other people.
- B.
You may have a speedy trial.
- C.
You may vote in elections.
- D.
You may own firearms.
- 18.The idea that newspapers have a right to criticize the government is known as freedom of —
- A.
The press
- B.
Speech
- C.
The economy
- D.
Assembly
- 19.
Which item best completes this list?
- A.
Licensed driver
- B.
State resident
- C.
Employed
- D.
Married
- 20.A candidate for national office often appeals to the most citizens by —
- A.
Meeting with foreign leaders
- B.
Belonging to a third party
- C.
Holding moderate views
- D.
Leading an activist group
- 21.
Which of these best explains this opinion?
- A.
Number of elections
- B.
Influence of lobbyists
- C.
High campaign costs
- D.
Expensive registration fees
- 22.
What role is this newspaper playing in the election process?
- A.
Highlighting issues
- B.
Identifying candidates
- C.
Publishing editorials
- D.
Providing a forum for voters
- 23.Third parties differ from the two main political parties because third parties —
- A.
Have more official members
- B.
Have more political experience
- C.
Are older than the two main parties
- D.
Are often concerned with one issue
- 24.
Which would best replace the question mark in this web?
- A.
Analyzing election results
- B.
Holding debates
- C.
Conducting voter surveys
- D.
Recognizing bias
- 25.Which of the following is a function of political parties?
- A.
Appointing diplomatic officials
- B.
Electing Supreme Court justices
- C.
Nominating qualified candidates
- D.
Protecting former Presidents
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