Civics & Economics EOY Review #1

Which characteristic is paired incorrectly with an economic system?

• command

• traditional

• free market

• mixed

The Virginia General Assembly proposes constitutional amendments. Who ratifies amendments in Virginia?

• Virginia voters

• Virginia's Governor

• Virginia Senators

• Virginia Supreme Court

Which action best demonstrates a citizen's freedom of religion?

• joining a labor union

• writing a letter to a senator

• publishing a political cartoon

• teaching Sunday school

What are two duties and responsibilities fot eh executive branch of national government?

• appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges

• declares war

• regulates trade

• executes the laws of the land

• exercises the power of judicial review

This example best demonstrates the principle of =

• checks & balances

• federalism

• democracy

• consent of the governed

Which responsibility is most likely reserved for state governments?

• conducting foreign policy

• promoting public health

• regulating commerce

• providing for the common defense

What is the role of a town's elected town council?

• hired by the elected legislative branch to oversee the operations of the local government

• hired by either the voters or the town council members to exercise legislative powers

• elected by voters to exercise legislative powers, enact ordinances, and adopt an annual budget

• elected legislative branch to oversee the operations of the local government

Identify the best title for this list.

• Functions of the General Assembly

• Functions of Political Parties

• Functions of the Attorney General

• Functions of Virginia's Governor

This news line reflects which role of the media during an election?

• braodcasting opposing views

• emphasizing a certain issue

• endorsing a particular candidate

• announcing a candidate

These basic rights are guaranteed in the -

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation