Civics EOQ 4Exam 2023-2024

Believes in a stronger national government. Supports increasing taxes on the very wealthy to help fund social programs. Which party is being described?

Prefer a weaker national government, in which states retain more power. Which political party is being described?

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination based on a person's race, religion, or sex. Which political party was responsible for promoting The Civil Rights Act?

Wants to raise the minimum wage and guarantee equal pay to help families in poverty. Which political party is being described?

In favor of using a large portion of taxes to increase spending on the national defense (military). Which political party is being described?

In favor of giving tax breaks to businesses and the wealthy. Which political party is being described?

Supports strong government regulations on businesses to help protect consumers and workers. Which political party is being described?

Supports reduced regulations on businesses to help promote the growth of business. Which political party is being described?

Formed when the Wigg party split over the issue of slavery. Which political party is being described?

In favor of regulations on businesses that help protect the environment. Which political party is being described?

The first political party in the U.S. They wanted a nation with a strong national government.

The nation's second political party. They stood against the Federalists and wanted the states to retain more power.

One of the two major political parties of the U.S. It is the more conservative party.

One of the two major political parties of the U.S. It is the more liberal party.

Political system in which two parties dominate the electoral process and control the government.

Political party that is neither Democrat or Republican. These parties usually focus on one major issue.

Main means of sharing communication with the public. (Publishing,Broadcasting, and Internet)

The press's role in exposing government corruption and abuse of power.

Prejudice in favor of or against one group or a person over another.

The total of what the population believes. (what most people in a group believe)

This type of media is dangerous because it can spread misinformation quickly.

This media has the greatest impact on adults

Biased or misleading information that is used to promote a cause or used to damage an opposing cause.

Something the appeals to people because it is already liked and supported by many people.

Specific images use in advertisg to create a desired feeling for the viewer

A widely believed, very simple view of a certain group of people.

The amount of goods that are available to be sold.

How much people want a certain good/service and how much they are willing to pay.

A person who starts a new business and assumes all the risks from starting a business.

What is given up when we make a decision/purchase.

When the demand for a product is greater than the supply of the product.

When the supply of a product is greater than the demand for the product. Businesses have more than people want.

What did most framers of the Constitution think about political parties?

What important function do political parties perform in society?

According to the law of demand, what happens when prices decrease?

In a free market economy, how are prices determined?

A country allows people to have private businesses to make a profit. The business owners make most decisions, but the government does regulate them. The government also covers some important services such as highways. What type of economy is being described?

How does the stock exchange help the national economy?

In 1971 the New York Times published roports showing that the government had mislead the American people about the U.S. Military involvement in Vietnam. The Nixon administration tried to block the report, but the Supreme Court said the newspaper had a right to publish it. How does freedom of the press as protected by the First Amendment relate to the scenario described?

What is the primary function performed by the press in American society?

A candidate for Congress. In the advertisement, the candidate is pictured in front of a row of American flags and has her hand placed over her chest. What advertising technique is used in this commercial?

What technique would a reporter be using by favoring and only presenting one side of an issue?

Why did the Founding Fathers create the Electoral College system?

The total number of electors, and the total number of votes up for grabs in the Electoral College, is _______.

To win a presidential election, a candidate must receive ______electoral votes

If during a presidential election, no candidate wins a majority of the Electoral College votes, then the matter is decided by _________.

If the Twelfth Amendment had not altered the Electoral College, which statement about the 1984 presidential election would be true?

What is one argument that supports the electoral college?

Which argument against the Electoral College was illustrated in this table?

What is the role of competition in the economy?

. What is meant by "the agenda-setting power of the media"?

The newspaper headline above is reporting on the election of school board members. What would cause this article to be biased?

What is the primary reason that the government collects taxes?

Where does the federal government get most of its tax revenue from?

What is the main purpose of the Federal Reserve System?

sets interest rates 8 times per year controls how much paper money and coins are produced ?

These items list the functions of the Federal Reserve. What item belongs on this list?

Based on the additional information in this chart, what conclusion can be drawn about the Russian Federation?

Country A has fertile plains and valleys and grows grain to export to other nations. It also has forests, which it manages so that it can cut down trees and sell lumber. It has some iron and coal deposits that it mines. Country A makes automobiles, airplanes, and small electronics as well.

Which of the following statements is likely to be true of Country A?

What does Article II of the Constitution tell us about the presidency?

According to Article II, presidential terms are limited to ___ years in office.

The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, forbids presidents from serving more than ___ terms.

What determines the number of electors a state has?

How did the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution affect the Electoral College?

What is one reason we use electors for the Electoral College rather than letting people vote directly?

How does media bias impact the public?

How is symbolism used in the poster?

Why did congress pass the Sherman Anti-Trust act in 1890?

What is a mixed economy?

What is a command economy?

Why is there no such thing as a true free market economy?

What is a share of a stock?