1. Are you ready for some football?! Teacher will ask each member of the team a question. If they answer correctly, their team will be awarded 10 yards and the teacher will move the football ahead. A FUMBLE occurs when a player gives the wrong answer. It then becomes the other team's turn, and they get a chance to answer the same question.

2. Are you ready for some football?! A penalty for INELIGIBLE RECEIVER will be called if the wrong player on a team gives an answer. It will become the other team's turn with a new question. A penalty for OFF SIDES will be called if someone on the other team answers out of turn. The team with the ball will be awarded 10 yards and a new question.

3. Are you ready for some football?! It is time to PUNT when the ball is fumbled three consecutive times. After teacher says, “punt” the first person from either team to raise a hand and give the correct answer is awarded 10 yards and that team gets a new question.

4. Are you ready for some football?! If a team gets a TOUCHDOWN, six points will be awarded. The extra point may be earned by answering another question. If a team goes for a two-point conversion, it will be harder. After a team scores, the ball is put back at 50 yard line and it is the other team’s turn.

6. If the President and Congress disagree over a tax bill, the President can veto the bill. Which of these applies to a presidential veto? A. checks and balances B. judicial review C. representative democracy D. federalism

7. In a market economy, who decides how resource are used and distributed? A. a board of trustees B. a central planning board C. consumers and producers D. state and national governments

8. The government of China tells factory managers to increase their use of computers in manufacturing. What economic question is most affected by the government’s actions? A. what to produce B. how to produce C. for whom to produce D. when to produce

9. The U.S. Constitution corrected the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by A. establishing a national legislature B. allowing state government to have power C. requiring that amendments be approved by the states D. giving the national government the power to collect taxes

10. Which of these is a characteristic of a market economy? A. limited business rights B. competition between businesses C. government control and ownership of property D. nationwide pricing rules for goods and services

11. Which of these excerpts from the Constitution describes federalism? A. “The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases…arising under this Constitution…” B. “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution…are reserved to the States…” C. “The right of citizens…who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied…on account of age.” D. “The right of the people to be secure in their persons against unreasonable searches…shall…not be violated.”

12. Which of these best describes the United States’ economic system? A. mixed B. market C. command D. traditional

13. The basic economic questions in the United States are mainly answered by A. individuals and businesses B. the United States Congress C. state and local governments D. the President of the United States

14. A treaty signed by the President of the United States must be approved by two-thirds of the Senate before it can go into effect. Which principle of government does this reflect? A. federalism B. judicial review C. checks and balances D. popular sovereignty

15. Which of these is usually true in nations with a market economy? A. Businesses that are inefficient risk going out of business. B. Most farms are owned and operated by the government. C. Workers are restricted by the government from changing jobs. D. Consumers have little choice in the types of goods they may buy.

16. Which of these is a power of the United States Supreme Court? A. to interpret laws B. to veto laws C. to pass laws D. to enforce laws

17. Which of these is an economic cost of an airport being built near a small town? A.lower tax revenue B.fewer business opportunities C.more unemployment D.increased demand on public services

18. In which economic system does the government have the most control over a country’s economy? A. mixed B. market C. command D. traditional

19. Which of these excerpts from the United States Constitution best reflects the principle of checks and balances? A. “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States...shall be the supreme Law of the Land....” B. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States... are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” C. “Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.” D. “The [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be [interpreted] to deny... others retained by the people.”

20. Which of these is most often a feature of countries with traditional economies? A. the economy is dependent on continued technological advances B. the economy is controlled by a strong central authority C. The government ensures that wealth is evenly distributed among citizens D. The government values usual occupational roles over economic growth

21. Which of these is most often encouraged by the government in a command economy? A. national production goals B. inherited occupational roles C. private ownership of property D. competition between businesses

22. The benefits of the program in the excerpt are expected to outweigh the costs because A.large businesses support technology B.this type of business is an important part of the state economy C.leaders of this department want to run for political office D.private citizens will donate money

23. Which of these is a similarity between the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence? A. They list the rights of those accused of a crime. B. They divide powers of government among three branches. C. They list the grievances of American colonists against Great Britain. D. They state that government gains authority from the people.

24. Which of these is an example of separation of powers? A. Representatives rewrite a bill in committee meetings. B. Representatives hold hearings to hear public opinion. C. The President enforces a law passed by Congress. D. The President fires a cabinet member who is performing poorly.

25. Why do some nations adopt command economies during wars? A. to increase the standard of living B. to discourage the growth of monopolies C. to focus resources on essential industries D. to satisfy demand for consumer goods

26. “Our citizens have wisely formed themselves into one nation as to others and several States as among themselves…” – Thomas Jefferson The quotation refers to the principle of A. federalism B. rule of law C. majority rule D. separation of powers

27. Which of these would most likely take place in a command economy? A. Industrial leaders agree to control prices. B. Stock traders create wealth through buying and selling. C. Government leaders decide how goods will be produced. D. Consumers decide the sales policies of business owners.

28. “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution thereof, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people thereof.” —Article 3, Declaration of Rights, Constitution of Maryland What principle of government is best reflected in the article above? A. federalism B. majority rule C. judicial review D. checks and balances

29. Which of these best explains why state government leaders must carefully evaluate costs and benefits when developing budgets? A.Taxes can usually be increased to meet needs. B.Demand for services often exceeds tax revenues. C.Demand for services is usually satisfied by federal spending. D.State tax revenues are often matched by federal funds.