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Which of the following best describes a federal system of government?

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A system where power is divided between a national government and state governments.

A system where all power is centralized in a national government.

A system where regional governments have supreme authority over the national government.

A system where power is held by a single dictator.

The fundamental economic problem of scarcity arises because:

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Governments fail to distribute resources efficiently.

Unlimited wants exceed limited resources.

Individuals do not make rational choices.

Technology is not advanced enough to produce all goods.

The U.S. Constitution establishes a system of government with:

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A bicameral legislature, an executive branch led by a President, and a judicial branch.

A unicameral legislature and a strong prime minister.

A confederation of independent states with a weak central government.

A direct democracy with no elected representatives.

Opportunity cost is best defined as:

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The monetary cost of a good or service.

The value of the next best alternative that was not taken.

The total cost of production for a company.

The additional cost of producing one more unit of a good.

The principle of 'checks and balances' in the U.S. Constitution is designed to:

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Streamline the legislative process.

Concentrate power in the executive branch.

Ensure no single branch becomes too powerful.

Allow the federal government to override state laws without judicial review.

The law of demand states that, all else being equal:

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An increase in price leads to an increase in quantity demanded.

An increase in price leads to a decrease in quantity demanded.

A decrease in price leads to a decrease in quantity supplied.

Changes in income directly affect the supply curve.

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution primarily protects which of the following rights?

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The right to bear arms and form a militia.

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

The right to a speedy and public trial.

Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.

In economics, elasticity refers to:

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The flexibility of production processes.

The responsiveness of quantity demanded or supplied to a change in price.

The ability of a market to self-regulate.

The speed at which prices adjust to new equilibrium levels.

What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

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To serve as a detailed code of laws for all criminal offenses.

To outline the powers and limits of the federal government.

To establish a unified national culture and identity.

To provide a direct electoral process for all government officials.

10.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is defined as:

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The total value of a country's exports minus its imports.

The total income earned by a country's citizens, both domestically and abroad.

The total market value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.

The sum of all government spending and private investment.

11.

The Fifth Amendment's 'Takings Clause' refers to:

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The government's right to impose taxes on private citizens.

The process by which the government takes private property for public use, with just compensation.

The ability of the government to seize assets from convicted criminals.

The requirement for a warrant before any search and seizure of property.

12.

What is inflation?

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A decrease in the overall level of economic activity.

A sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

A decline in the value of a country's currency relative to others.

A situation where prices fall due to a decrease in demand.

13.

The Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution (Article VI, Clause 2) states that:

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State laws always take precedence over federal laws.

The President's executive orders are superior to acts of Congress.

It establishes that the Constitution and federal laws made pursuant to it are the supreme law of the land.

International treaties have no legal standing within the United States.

14.

The unemployment rate measures:

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The total number of people not working.

The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment.

The number of people who have given up looking for work.

The proportion of the population receiving unemployment benefits.

15.

Which of the following is the best definition of a 'democracy'?

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A government ruled by a king or queen.

A government in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.

A system where a small group of elites holds all the power.

A government that exercises strong control over all aspects of public and private life.

16.

Fiscal policy involves:

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The actions taken by central banks to manage the money supply.

Government spending and taxation policies to influence the economy.

Regulations on international trade.

Policies aimed at promoting competition in markets.

17.

The concept of 'due process' in the U.S. Constitution primarily serves the purpose of:

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Allowing the government to act without judicial oversight.

Guaranteeing a fair legal process for all citizens.

Providing unlimited freedom of speech.

Ensuring that all citizens have equal economic outcomes.

18.

Monetary policy refers to:

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Government decisions on taxation and spending.

Regulations on consumer protection.

Actions taken by the central bank to manage the money supply and credit conditions.

Policies related to international trade agreements.

19.

How did the Great Depression impact the role of the U.S. federal government?

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It led to a significant expansion of the federal government's power.

It resulted in a reduction of federal power and responsibilities.

It had no lasting impact on the balance of power.

It shifted most governmental power to the state level.

20.

Market equilibrium occurs when:

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The government sets the prices for all goods and services.

Quantity demanded exceeds quantity supplied.

Quantity supplied exceeds quantity demanded.

A situation where quantity demanded equals quantity supplied at a certain price.

21.

The Great Compromise (or Connecticut Compromise) at the Constitutional Convention resolved the dispute over representation by:

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Granting equal representation to all states in a unicameral legislature.

Basing representation solely on a state's population.

Creating a strong executive branch with veto power.

It divided Congress into two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

22.

In the calculation of GDP, 'final goods and services' refers to:

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All goods and services produced, including intermediate goods.

Goods that are consumed by individuals and households, not used for further production.

Only goods that are exported to other countries.

Goods and services produced by the government sector only.

23.

Which of the following best defines 'authoritarianism'?

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A form of government where power is distributed among many different parties.

A system where citizens have extensive rights and participate directly in decision-making.

A form of government in which a single individual or a small group exercises strong central power, with limited political freedoms.

A system based on religious law and leadership.

24.

To combat high inflation, a central bank might implement which of the following monetary policy actions?

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An increase in government spending.

A decrease in taxes.

A decrease in the money supply, raising interest rates.

An increase in transfer payments to households.

25.

Which amendment protects an individual's right to protest peacefully against government policies?

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The First Amendment.

The Fourth Amendment.

The Eighth Amendment.

The Tenth Amendment.

26.

Define 'Federalism' and provide one reason why a country might adopt this system.

27.

Explain the concept of 'Opportunity Cost' using a concrete example.

28.

What are 'Civil Liberties'? How do they differ from 'Civil Rights'?

29.

Briefly explain the 'Law of Supply'.

30.

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have, and what is the primary purpose of the first ten amendments (the Bill of Rights)?

31.

Analyze the impact of the First Amendment's freedom of speech clause on contemporary political discourse in the United States, citing relevant Supreme Court cases or historical events.

32.

Discuss how changes in fiscal policy can be used to address issues of inflation or unemployment, providing specific examples of policy tools and their potential effects.

33.

Evaluate the role of government intervention in market economies, considering both economic theories (e.g., market failures) and constitutional principles (e.g., property rights).