CE 13 Released SOL Questions

CE 13a

Which of the following would most likely investigate this scenario?

• Federal Communication Commission (FCC)

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

CE 13a

Which action represents a way that the federal government can increase business competition?

• Punishing polluters

• Regulating investors

• Enforcing tariffs

• Prohibiting monopolies

CE 13a

This tag found on a pillow, is a result of a federal law to protect the consumer. Which of the following would most likely enforce this law?

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

CE 13c

Which is the best action the government can take to increase the amount of funds available to businesses?

• Borrow money

• Lower taxes

• Balance the budget

• Reduce consumer demand

CE 13b

These are referred to public goods and services because they-

• Encourage cooperation between government agencies

• Are funded by individuals

• Are created by large corporations

• Provides benefits to many simultaneously

CE 13c

This candidate supports the removal of-

• Business

  regulations

• Pollution controls

• Import tariffs

• Income taxes

CE 13b

Which picture shows a service usually provided by the government?

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CE 13d

This cartoon shows that the Federal Reserve System is-

• The federal government's bank

• Responsible for legislative purchases

• The federal government's tax collector

• Accountable for legislative actions

CE 13d

A goal of the Federal Reserve System is to-

• Set the tax rate

• Maintain the value of currency

• Keep the inflation rate high

• Give tax money to the government

CE 13e

The headline describes-

• Civil rights

• Property rights

• Employee rights

• Consumer rights