Civics Class
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- 1.
What typically happens to money previously posted for bail when a defendant appears in court?
- A.
It Is Refunded
- B.
It Is Spent On Candy
- C.
It Is Kept By The State
- D.
It Is Shredded
Correct Answer
A. It Is Refunded -
- 2.
Where can you file a complaint if you think that a company or charity has treated you unfairly?
- A.
Insult Industry Incorporated
- B.
Complaint Company Corporation
- C.
Market Mistake Merchandisers
- D.
Better Business Bureau
Correct Answer
D. Better Business Bureau -
- 3.
Who owns most of the means of production in a capitalist economy?
- A.
The Church
- B.
The State
- C.
Private People
- D.
The Army
Correct Answer
C. Private People -
- 4.
Indecent material being forbidden on commercial television is a form of what?
- A.
Lock-Out
- B.
Physics
- C.
Censorship
- D.
Commerce
Correct Answer
C. Censorship -
- 5.
What term describes the post-World War II rivalry between the USA and the USSR?
- A.
Moscow Mistrust
- B.
Iron Curtain
- C.
Cold War
- D.
Bamboo Curtain
Correct Answer
C. Cold War -
- 6.
What is the name for a group that is registered to bargain for a group of employees?
- A.
Employment Collective
- B.
People's Tribunal
- C.
Labor Union
- D.
Workers' Army
Correct Answer
C. Labor Union -
- 7.
What is it called when only one company competes in a market?
- A.
Fair Trade
- B.
Monopoly
- C.
Anarchy
- D.
Oligarchy
Correct Answer
B. Monopoly -
- 8.
What happens to the cost of products and services as the Consumer Price Index increases?
- A.
It Stays The Same
- B.
It Decreases
- C.
It Increases
- D.
It Is Unrelated
Correct Answer
C. It Increases -
- 9.
Which of these things cannot be copyrighted?
- A.
A Building
- B.
Books You Own But Didn't Write
- C.
A Work of Music Without Words
- D.
A Sculpture
Correct Answer
B. Books You Own But Didn't Write -
- 10.
What type of services does a credit union provide?
- A.
Childcare
- B.
Employment
- C.
Banking
- D.
Automotive
Correct Answer
C. BankingExplanation
Credit unions typically provide a range of services and products comparable to banks. These include mortgages, lines of credit, checking and savings accounts, auto loans, electronic banking, and ATMs for added convenience. Some larger credit unions even engage in stock sales and provide safe deposit box rental services.Rate this question:
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- 11.
In a trial, the lawyer typically cross-examines whom?
- A.
The Judge
- B.
The Court Reporter
- C.
The Witness
- D.
The Opposing Attorney
Correct Answer
C. The Witness -
- 12.
What is your debt?
- A.
Money In Your Pocket
- B.
Money That You Owe
- C.
Money Owed To You
- D.
Money You Earn At Work
Correct Answer
B. Money That You Owe -
- 13.
Who is being sued, and has to pay any judgment, in a civil trial?
- A.
Both
- B.
The Plaintiff
- C.
Whoever The Judge Decides
- D.
The Defendant
Correct Answer
D. The Defendant -
- 14.
When a non-U.S. citizen is kicked out of the country, we say they have been what?
- A.
Removed
- B.
Detained
- C.
Exiled
- D.
Deported
Correct Answer
D. Deported -
- 15.
Which term explains why the same amount of money is worth less in the future than it is today?
- A.
Credit Rate
- B.
Inflation
- C.
Interest Rate
- D.
Discount Rate
Correct Answer
D. Discount Rate -
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