Civics Final: 2023 Cumulative

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Civics Final: 2023 Cumulative

Last updated almost 3 years ago

20 questions

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Fill in the Chart Below with the Following Words

Other Answer Choices:

Representative Democracy

Theocracy

Anarchy

Dictatorship

Oligarchy

4

6

Fill in the Chart Below with Checks and Balances between the 3 Branches of Government:
In other words: What can each branch do to check the power of the other branches?

Other Answer Choices:

Can declare laws unconstitutional

Can Veto New Laws

Nominates & Appoints Judges

Can declare actions to be unconstitutional

Can impeach judges and remove them from office

Impeach the President; Override Vetoes, Approve Nominations

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16

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Why are watchdogs necessary in the Media?

To determine which ice cream flavors are the best

To keep people safe from the cutest puppies

To make sure that nothing gets stolen

To expose important news so people can make informed decisions

Which of the following are examples of how News Media help to set Public Agenda?

Reliable News helps people to know what's going on in the world

The News Media chooses which stories grab people's attention, focus, and priorities

The News Media tells people what is true/false so they know what to believe

The News just really loves cute little puppies, and oatmeal cookies, too, which are the best

Fill in the Chart Below with the Following Words

Other Answer Choices:

Representative Democracy

Theocracy

Anarchy

Dictatorship

Oligarchy

Which of the following means that ONLY ONE person can rule the government?
(Only one correct answer)

Anarchy

Oligarchy

Dictatorship or Tyranny

Monarchy

Which of the following is NOT a limit on Government?

Federalism

A Constitution

Rule of Law

Separation of Powers

An example of Oligarchy is..

The few over the many - like a military take-over

Everyone has the right to vote for their representatives and on their laws

A King or Queen sharing power with Parliament or Congress

No-one being in control - Like the Purge

Which of the following is NOT a core element of a Democracy?

A strong Economy, with lots of GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

Legislative Bodies to Write Laws

Voting Rights & Elected Officials

A Court System to make sure the laws are just and fair

People voting for elected representatives helps to guarantee which of the following?

Rights of the Minority

Rule of Law

Separation of Powers

Consent of the Governed

Which of the following is needed to guarantee Separation of Power?

Different countries fighting wars

Different levels of government between national, state, city, and local government

A strong court System

Balanced branches of government to lead gov't, make laws, & restrict power

Federalism is NOT defined by which of the following?

Three Branches of Government (Legislative, Executive, & Judicial)

A clear centralized government that leads many different groups

The Supremacy Clause, which states that Federal Laws override state laws

A Separation between elected officials at Local, State, and National levels

Which of the following is a core responsibility of the Legislative Branch?

Having the final say on which laws pass

Settling disputes & disagreements between people and government

Reviewing laws to ensure fairness, equality, and justice under the law

Writing laws in the Senate and House of Representatives

Fill in the Chart Below with Checks and Balances between the 3 Branches of Government:
In other words: What can each branch do to check the power of the other branches?

Other Answer Choices:

Can declare laws unconstitutional

Can Veto New Laws

Nominates & Appoints Judges

Can declare actions to be unconstitutional

Can impeach judges and remove them from office

Impeach the President; Override Vetoes, Approve Nominations

"Separate but Equal" was a precedent set by the Supreme Court. A Precedent is...

The final decision of Boston's District Court

The special ability of the Senate to pass laws over the President's Veto

A verdict made by a higher court that sets a standard for future decisions

A verdict voted on by Congress

Legal Citizenship is defined by..

The Social Contract between the public and the government

The legal documented relationship between a person and the government

The Military that governs the public and chooses who belongs

Where someone was born

Which of the following describe the 13th Amendment?

The Abolishment of Slavery

All persons born in the US guaranteed equal protection under the law

Protection from unreasonable search and seizure of property by the Government

Freedom of Speech, Assembly, and Religion

CERER: Choose one of the court cases below, and write a CERER that answers the questions:
Why does EVERYONE need "equal protection under the law?"
How does this court case demonstrate that some people have more citizenship rights than others?
- Use the case to demonstrate how citizenship was unequal between people
- Refer to the idea of “Equal protections” under the 14th Amendment, and whether treatment was truly equal.
Dredd Scott vs. Sandford (Citizenship Prior to the Civil War),
Plessy vs. Ferguson (Equality in Travel Between States), or
Brown vs. Board (Equality in Education)
For reference: The 14th Amendment’s Equal Protections: “All persons born in the US are guaranteed Citizenship and equal protection of rights and responsibilities under the law.”

Rubric:
Claim: 2 Points
Evidence of Court Case: 2 Points
Reasoning of Impact: 3 Points
Evidence of 14th Amendment: 2 Points
Reasoning on Citizenship: 3 Points
Conclusion: 2 Points
Organization & Clarity: 2
You will need AT LEAST 4 clear sentences, but feel free to write 6 short sentences to make sure you meet the rubric.

Socialism is Based On..

The Market Economy - Buying & selling goods and services for profit

A Combination of all the above

Command Economy - Leaders deciding what resources are best for everyone

Trade Economy - Trading and bartering items for what you need to survive

A Policy Is...

Discussing and compromising to reach an agreement

A plan or strategy for addressing an issue

To build relationships with foreign countries to promote cooperation.

To cut or restrict trade or funding from a group or country

The Laws of Supply And Demand Includes..

Military Force: The combined army, navy, and airforce built by a country

Final goods and services: The FINISHED product sold to the end user.

Total Market Value: The price paid for a good or service

An inverse relationship between supply and demand: A cheaper price means higher demand, more sales, and less supply

GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is NOT defined by...

Total Market Value: The price paid for a good or service

Final goods and services: The FINISHED product sold to the end user.

A Command Economy: Where the Government decides which resources go where

Domestic: Goods and services produced within or inside of a country

Why are watchdogs necessary in the Media?

To determine which ice cream flavors are the best

To keep people safe from the cutest puppies

To make sure that nothing gets stolen

To expose important news so people can make informed decisions

Which of the following are examples of how News Media help to set Public Agenda?

Reliable News helps people to know what's going on in the world

The News Media chooses which stories grab people's attention, focus, and priorities

The News Media tells people what is true/false so they know what to believe

The News just really loves cute little puppies, and oatmeal cookies, too, which are the best

Which of the following means that ONLY ONE person can rule the government? 
(Only one correct answer)

Anarchy

Oligarchy

Dictatorship or Tyranny

Monarchy

Which of the following is NOT a limit on Government?

Federalism

A Constitution

Rule of Law

Separation of Powers

An example of Oligarchy is..

The few over the many - like a military take-over

Everyone has the right to vote for their representatives and on their laws

A King or Queen sharing power with Parliament or Congress

No-one being in control - Like the Purge

Which of the following is NOT a core element of a Democracy?

A strong Economy, with lots of GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

Legislative Bodies to Write Laws

Voting Rights & Elected Officials

A Court System to make sure the laws are just and fair

People voting for elected representatives helps to guarantee which of the following?

Rights of the Minority

Rule of Law

Separation of Powers

Consent of the Governed

Which of the following is needed to guarantee Separation of Power?

Different countries fighting wars

Different levels of government between national, state, city, and local government

A strong court System

Balanced branches of government to lead gov't, make laws, & restrict power

Federalism is NOT defined by which of the following?

Three Branches of Government (Legislative, Executive, & Judicial)

A clear centralized government that leads many different groups

The Supremacy Clause, which states that Federal Laws override state laws

A Separation between elected officials at Local, State, and National levels

Which of the following is a core responsibility of the Legislative Branch?

Having the final say on which laws pass

Settling disputes & disagreements between people and government

Reviewing laws to ensure fairness, equality, and justice under the law

Writing laws in the Senate and House of Representatives

"Separate but Equal" was a precedent set by the Supreme Court. A Precedent is...

The final decision of Boston's District Court

The special ability of the Senate to pass laws over the President's Veto

A verdict made by a higher court that sets a standard for future decisions

A verdict voted on by Congress

Legal Citizenship is defined by..

The Social Contract between the public and the government

The legal documented relationship between a person and the government

The Military that governs the public and chooses who belongs

Where someone was born

Which of the following describe the 13th Amendment?

The Abolishment of Slavery

All persons born in the US guaranteed equal protection under the law

Protection from unreasonable search and seizure of property by the Government

Freedom of Speech, Assembly, and Religion

CERER: Choose one of the court cases below, and write a CERER that answers the questions:
Why does EVERYONE need "equal protection under the law?" 
How does this court case demonstrate that some people have more citizenship rights than others?
- Use the case to demonstrate how citizenship was unequal between people
- Refer to the idea of “Equal protections” under the 14th Amendment, and whether treatment was truly equal.
Dredd Scott vs. Sandford (Citizenship Prior to the Civil War),
Plessy vs. Ferguson (Equality in Travel Between States), or
Brown vs. Board (Equality in Education)
For reference: The 14th Amendment’s Equal Protections: “All persons born in the US are guaranteed Citizenship and equal protection of rights and responsibilities under the law.”

Rubric:
Claim: 2 Points
Evidence of Court Case: 2 Points
Reasoning of Impact: 3 Points
Evidence of 14th Amendment: 2 Points
Reasoning on Citizenship: 3 Points
Conclusion: 2 Points
Organization & Clarity: 2
You will need AT LEAST 4 clear sentences, but feel free to write 6 short sentences to make sure you meet the rubric. 

Socialism is Based On..

The Market Economy - Buying & selling goods and services for profit

A Combination of all the above

Command Economy - Leaders deciding what resources are best for everyone

Trade Economy - Trading and bartering items for what you need to survive

A Policy Is...

Discussing and compromising to reach an agreement

A plan or strategy for addressing an issue

To build relationships with foreign countries to promote cooperation.

To cut or restrict trade or funding from a group or country

The Laws of Supply And Demand Includes..

Military Force: The combined army, navy, and airforce built by a country

Final goods and services: The FINISHED product sold to the end user.

Total Market Value: The price paid for a good or service

An inverse relationship between supply and demand: A cheaper price means higher demand, more sales, and less supply

GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is NOT defined by...

Total Market Value: The price paid for a good or service

Final goods and services: The FINISHED product sold to the end user.

A Command Economy: Where the Government decides which resources go where

Domestic: Goods and services produced within or inside of a country

Civics Final: 2023 Cumulative

Civics Final: 2023 Cumulative

Why are watchdogs necessary in the Media?

Which of the following are examples of how News Media help to set Public Agenda?

Which of the following means that ONLY ONE person can rule the government? (Only one correct answer)

Which of the following is NOT a limit on Government?

An example of Oligarchy is..

Which of the following is NOT a core element of a Democracy?

People voting for elected representatives helps to guarantee which of the following?

Which of the following is needed to guarantee Separation of Power?

Federalism is NOT defined by which of the following?

Which of the following is a core responsibility of the Legislative Branch?

"Separate but Equal" was a precedent set by the Supreme Court. A Precedent is...

Legal Citizenship is defined by..

Which of the following describe the 13th Amendment?

Socialism is Based On..

A Policy Is...

The Laws of Supply And Demand Includes..

GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is NOT defined by...

Which of the following means that ONLY ONE person can rule the government?
(Only one correct answer)