Unit 2 Review
Quiz by Jim Whitaker
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- Q1What is one of the responsibilities of U.S. citizens in the democratic process?Disregarding community rulesOnly voting in national electionsParticipating in electionsIgnoring local issues30s
- Q2Which branch of government is responsible for making laws in the United States?Legislative branchExecutive branchJudicial branchLocal government30s
- Q3What is an example of unethical behavior in business?A company goes to the city council to get permits to use land for a store in a housing area.Blue Bell closes its plants to fix health problems that are making people sick.The invention of a new hearing aid is tested by hundreds of volunteers before being released for sale.A drug company hides statistics that show one of its drugs is causing heart problems.30s
- Q4How did Native Americans influence early American colonies?By teaching farming skillsBy providing military trainingBy creating written lawsBy establishing trade routes to Europe30s
- Q5What is the main purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. government?To create more government jobsTo ensure laws are passed quicklyTo allow the president to control the judiciaryTo prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful30s
- Q6What type of government does the United States have?MonarchyFederal republicTheocracyOligarchy30s
- Q7What is one way U.S. citizens can participate in the democratic process?Ignoring political newsVoting in electionsOnly talking about issues with friendsWaiting for others to make decisions30s
- Q8What does the executive branch of the U.S. government primarily do?Interprets lawsEnforces lawsWrites lawsManages state governments30s
- Q9Which of the following best represents the concept of checks and balances?Each branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches.One branch has full control over the government.Only the President can make decisions for the government.All branches have equal power at all times.30s
- Q10What historical practice influenced the structure of the United States government?Separation of powers from Ancient RomeMonarchical rule from EnglandFeudal system from medieval EuropeDirect democracy from ancient Greece30s
- Q11Which of the following is a term used for a mapmaker?mapographeroceanographerbiographercartographer30s
- Q12Which country has a population of approximately 275 million?BrazilIndonesiaUnited StatesGreat Britain30s
- Q13What is the main positive aspect of immigration mentioned in the text?Economic declineCultural exchangeSocial isolationLoss of traditions30s
- Q14What did the United States government mandate to contain the spread of disease?Shutdown of non-essential businessesOpening of schoolsExpansion of public gatheringsIncrease in tourism30s
- Q15What is one way people can experience another culture according to the text?Eating naan for the first timeReading a history bookTraveling to spaceWatching a documentary30s