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Civics Final; 2023 Cumulative
By Xavier Pierre-Jerome
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Question 1
1.
Why are watchdogs necessary in the Media?
To keep people safe from the cutest puppies
To expose important news so people can make informed decisions
To make sure that nothing gets stolen
Question 2
2.
Which of the following are examples of how News Media help to set Public Agenda?
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
The News Media chooses which stories grab people's attention, focus, and priorities
Question 3
3.
Fill in the Chart Below with the Following Words
Other Answer Choices:
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Representative Democracy
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Anarchy
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Theocracy
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Oligarchy
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Dictatorship
Question 4
4.
Which of the following means that ONLY ONE person can rule the government?
(Only one correct answer)
Anarchy
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
Question 5
5.
Which of the following is NOT a limit on Government?
Federalism
A Constitution
Separation of Powers
Question 6
6.
An example of Oligarchy is..
Everyone has the right to vote for their representatives and on their laws
No-one being in control - Like the Purge
The few over the many - like a military take-over
Question 7
7.
Which of the following is NOT a core element of a Democracy?
Legislative Bodies to Write Laws
A strong Economy, with lots of GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
Voting Rights & Elected Officials
Question 8
8.
People voting for elected representatives helps to guarantee which of the following?
Rule of Law
Consent of the Governed
Separation of Powers
Question 9
9.
Which of the following is needed to guarantee Separation of Power?
Different levels of government between national, state, city, and local government
Balanced branches of government to lead gov't, make laws, & restrict power
A strong court System
Question 10
10.
Federalism is NOT defined by which of the following?
Three Branches of Government (Legislative, Executive, & Judicial)
A Separation between elected officials at Local, State, and National levels
A clear centralized government that leads many different groups
Question 11
11.
Which of the following is a core responsibility of the Legislative Branch?
Settling disputes & disagreements between people and government
Writing laws in the Senate and House of Representatives
Having the final say on which laws pass
Question 12
12.
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:
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Nominates & Appoints Judges
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Can declare laws unconstitutional
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Can declare actions to be unconstitutional
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Impeach the President; Override Vetoes, Approve Nominations
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Can Veto New Laws
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Can impeach judges and remove them from office
Question 13
13.
"Separate but Equal" was a precedent set by the Supreme Court. A Precedent is...
A verdict made by a higher court that sets a standard for future decisions
A verdict voted on by Congress
The special ability of the Senate to pass laws over the President's Veto
Question 14
14.
Legal Citizenship is defined by..
The legal documented relationship between a person and the government
The Social Contract between the public and the government
The Military that governs the public and chooses who belongs
Question 15
15.
Which of the following describe the 13th Amendment?
All persons born in the US guaranteed equal protection under the law
The Abolishment of Slavery
Freedom of Speech, Assembly, and Religion
Question 16
16.
Directions:
Choose one of the court cases below, and
write a CER
that answers the question:
How does this court case demonstrate that some people have historically had more citizenship rights than others?
- Use your knowledge of the details of the
court case
for
evidence
.
- Be sure to refer to the idea of
“Equal protection” under the 14th Amendment
.
- Must be AT LEAST 4 sentences long
Choose from one of these court cases:
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)
Rubric:
Claim: 4
Evidence: 2 Points
Reasoning: 3 Points
Refers to 14th Amendment: 2 Points
Organization & Clarity: 2
Question 17
17.
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
Question 18
18.
A Policy Is...
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
Question 19
19.
The Laws of Supply And Demand Includes..
Final goods and services: The FINISHED product sold to the end user.
An inverse relationship between supply and demand: A cheaper price means higher demand, more sales, and less supply
Military Force: The combined army, navy, and airforce built by a country
Question 20
20.
GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is NOT defined by...
A Command Economy: Where the Government decides which resources go where
Total Market Value: The price paid for a good or service
Final goods and services: The FINISHED product sold to the end user.