What is it an advantage of a command economy
Redirect resources rapidly
What is the court of last resort
The supreme court
How often are national elections held
Every even number year
What are the requirements for voting in elections in the United States today
You are a US citizenYou are 18 yrs or older
What improve human capital
Education and training
What is a characteristic of a jury member
Impartial
What is essential to running a successful political campaign
Funding
What best describes the federal debt
Rising at a steady rate
What are two types of torts
Intentional and negligents
What does the constitution say about political parties
Doesn't mention political parties
What are two main participants in the circular flow of economic activity
People and businesses
What do workers form when they join together to improve wages and working conditions
Labor unions
Who makes most of the economic decisions in the United States
Individuals/Citizens
What age group is included in the civilian work force
Citizens 16 years or older who aren't working/looking for work
Which government agency maintains competition in the marketplace
Federal trade commission
What option should you except when thinking like an economist
When the benefits outweigh the cost
Why are campaign donations controversial
May lead to favored treatment
What laws protect reporters from having to reveal their sources
Shield law
Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects freedom of the press
1st amendment
What is the purpose of laws about lobbyists
To prevent unfair influence
Which state officials is in charge of reviewing the conduct of state departments and offices to make sure work is done honestly efficiently
State auditor
Why was AT&T broken out by the government
Unfair monopoly
What is a characteristic of a free enterprise system
Individuals can start businesses with little government interference
What is the only state to have a unicameral legislature
Nebraska
What does the country courthouse serve as in the 1800s
The government
What is the greatest source of revenue for the federal government
Personal income taxes
What is an example of a resource
Natural resources
What does a single resource economy depend on
Export of one product
How much of all the goods and services in the world does the United States produce
1/5
Can state borrow money
Only for Long-term projects
Who manages the day today affairs under a council manager form of government
The city manager
Who owns natural monopolies of water and sewer services
Local government
What happens to interest on government borrowing when the borrowing goes up
Interest goes up
What does a judge issue after the police have gathered evidence
An arrest warrant
Countries that have free trade agreements do not have ________ on each other's goods
Tariffs/Trade barriers
What is one reason a public official might leak information to the press
To test the public reaction
What is a statement that correctly describes the federal income tax
Proportional tax
Based on a 2010 law what must businesses provide to employees
Health insurance
What is a type of print media
Newspaper
What is a term that means the public disclosure of important financial information
Transparency
How does a small community become a village
They have to get their state's permission
What is a defendant in a civil lawsuit most likely to argue
That no loss occurred by the plaintiff
Which type of law is involved if a defendant argues that here she is the victim of an unreasonable search
Constitutional law
What does the 15th amendment state
A citizens right to vote may not be denied on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude
What does United States Constitution prohibits states from doing
Taxing imports from other states