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Curriculum Framework Scavenger Hunt
Directions – Use your Civics and Economics Study Guide to answer the questions. Read each question and
carefully examine the study guide before answering each question.
Standard CE 2
Which is the third fundamental principle from the top and means that government and those who govern are
bound by the law? __________________________
List one important fact about the following documents:
Charters of the Virginia Company of London-
Virginia Declaration of Rights-
Declaration of Independence-
Articles of Confederation-
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom-
Magna Carta (from classroom notes)-
What are the purposes of the U.S. government as stated in the Preamble? _______________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Process for amending the Constitution of the United States: Proposal action by _______________ or convention
and _____________________ by the states. The Constitution of Virginia is amended by Proposal by
__________________ __________________ or convention and Ratification by voters of _________________.
Standard CE 3
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A citizen is an individual with certain _________ and ___________ under a government and who, by birth
or choice, owes allegiance to that government.
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The __________________________ to the Constitution defines ________________ “All persons born or
naturalized in the United States.”
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The two means of obtaining citizenship are __________________ and _______________________.
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To become a citizen through __________________, a person must demonstrate knowledge of
_____________ ______________ and principles and the ability to speak _____________ and
____________ _____________.
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The five 1st Amendment freedoms are:_______________________________________________________.
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________________ ________________________ extends the due process protection to actions of the state.
What are two examples of the duties of responsible citizens? _________________________________________
What are two examples of the responsibilities of citizens? ___________________________________________
Standard CE 4: What character trait is best described in the quotes?
“Most of our faults are more pardonable than the means we use to conceal them.” ________________________
“And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your
country.” ________________________
“Never take a person’s dignity: it is worth everything to them, and nothing to you.” ______________________
Standard CE 5:
Functions of Political Parties:
Recruiting and nominating candidates, Educating the electorate,
__________________________________________ and ___________________________________________.
America has a ________ party system?
List three similarities between parties. _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Differences between parties: Stated in a party’s ______________ and reflected in _______________________.
List two strategies for evaluating campaign speeches._______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
List three roles of mass media in elections _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Rising Campaign Costs:
 require candidates to conduct _______________________ activities.
 ____________ opportunities to run for public office because only ______________ individuals can run
for office.
 encourage the development of __________________.
Voting
________________ is a _____________ ___________________________ of citizenship.
What are the three qualifications to vote in Virginia? _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Do you have to register in order to vote (Y/N)? You can register by mail or in ____________________.
The __________________ _________________ process is used to select the _______________and _________
_____________________ of the U.S.
The winner take all system leads to __________________ ____ ____________ ___________ for campaigning.
The ___________ of _________________ of each state is based on the state’s Congressional reps.
The Electoral College favors a ______________________________________.
Standard CE 6
The power of the national government is distributed among the _________________________,
_________________________ and _________________________ branches of government.
The Legislative Branch is bicameral: two houses the ____________________________________ and
________________________ in Congress.
What are two examples of powers belonging to the Legislative Branch? ________________________________
and ________________________________
The Executive Branch is headed by __________________________________. It _______________ the law.
The Judicial Branch consists of __________________ ___________________ which try cases involving
___________________ laws and questions involving the ______________________________ of the U.S.
Separating power among the three branches prevents any one branch from _____________________________.
Checks and Balances gives each of the branches ways _____________________________________________.
The Law making process in Congress: introducing the bill by a ______________ or a ___________________,
working in committees, ______________________________________, voting in both houses, and
________________________________to ____________ into __________.
Executive Branch Policy Making: ___________________ _______________ in annual speech State of the
Union Address. _____________________ or ___________________ legislation.
Standard CE 7
In Virginia, the Legislative Branch is made up of the _________________________ and _________________
of the VA General Assembly.
The Executive Branch in Virginia is made up of the _______________________,
________________________, and _________________________ who serve _______________ year terms.
Federalism is the ______________ of ____________ between the ____________ and __________ government.
The national government’s power comes from the _____________________ and is ___________________.
The states have ______________ powers. The primary job of the National government-________________,
_________________ and ___________________ State Government__________________________________.
In Virginia, what are two primary issues that the legislative branch deals with? Name and describe them.
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
The governor of Virginia signs a bill into law. What role is he acting in? _______________________________
Who helps the governor administer and enforce laws, regulate aspects of business and the economy and provide
services?
1. ____________________________
2. ____________________________
3. ____________________________
4. ____________________________
Standard CE 8
The three units of local government in Virginia are ______________, _______________ and ______________.
Each locality must _____________ a sheriff, a clerk of the circuit court, a commissioner of the revenue and a
treasurer according to the _____________________ _____________________.
Three powers given to Virginia local governments include: __________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Local governments in Virginia get their power from the ___________________ of Virginia and acts of the
________________ _________________.
The ____________________________________ makes ordinances (local ________) for the ______________.
Standard CE 9
The media’s role on ___________ __________ is:
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Focusing ____________ __________________ on selected issues
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Allowing opposing ________________ to be communicated
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Holding government officials __________________ to the public.
____________ _____________ influence public policy by ________________ issues, making _____________
____________________ and _________________ government officials.
Define Lobbying ___________________________________________________________________________
List two international issues or events that would cause local governments to act
1. ____________________________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________________________
Standard CE 10
What VA state court has a trial by jury? __________________
What Federal court only has Appellate jurisdiction? ______________________________What does
constitutional mean?________________________________________________________________________.
What case established judicial review? _________________________________________
I slipped and fell entering a store. Is this a criminal or civil case? ________________________
List the 5 step process of criminal procedures_____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________.
What is the difference between the 5th and 14th amendments? ________________________________________
_________________________. Due process is the constitutional _________________ ______________ unfair
___________________ actions and ____________. Due process is in which amendments ____th _____th
Standard CE 11
Read through the eleven definitions and circle any you need help with.
The three basic questions of economics are:
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________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________
Types of Economies
A ________________ economy is based on _______________ and historical precedent. People often perform
the same type of work as their _________________ or ___________________ regardless of ______________.
A ________________ market economy has _________________ ownership of property/resources and seeks to
gain a ______________.
_________________ economy-has central ___________________ of property/_____________.
Mixed Economy-Individuals and ________________ as decisions makers for the ____________ ___________.
_______________ as decision maker for the _____________ sector. Greater _____________ role than in a
___________ ______________ economy. Most economies today are _________________ economies.
U.S. Economy
The US is a mixture of characteristics that make it unique.
_____________ allowed to operate without interference from the government.
Private Property: individuals and _______________ have the right to own property.
___________: consists of earnings after expenses.
___________________ is the rivalry between producers/sellers.
________________ _______________________: consumers determine through purchases, what goods and
services will be produced.
Standard CE 12
______________________ take a risk to produce and sell goods and services in search of a ______________.
Entrepreneurs may establish a business according to any of the three types of organizational structure.
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A Proprietorship is a type of business with __________ owner(s). They take all the ____________ and
keep all the _____________.
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A ______________________ is a type of business with two or more owners who _____________ the risks
and the profits.
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A Corporation is a type of business that acts as a _____________ _________________. It has
______________ owner(s) that share the profit. Owner liability is limited to the amount of their
________________________.
Circular flow shows how __________________, businesses and markets __________________. Resources,
goods and services and money flow through our economy.
________________________ own the resources used in production. They sell them in exchange for
___________________ that is then used to purchase products.
The three types of private financial institutions are:
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_________________________
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_________________________
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_________________________
These financial institutions act as _____________________ (go-betweens) between savers and
______________________. They receive _____________________ and make _______________________.
Standard CE 13
The government promotes marketplace competition by:
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Enforcing ______________________ legislation to discourage the development of ___________________.
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Engaging in __________________ trade.
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Supporting business ____________________.
List and describe a government agency that regulates business.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Public goods and services are provided through _______________, _________________ and ______________.
Public goods and services include _____________________, postal service and _______________________.
Give one more example out of your own knowledge: _____________________________________
When the government increases taxes, funds for individuals and businesses ________________. If government
borrowing decreases, funds available for borrowing by individuals and businesses __________________.
The Federal Reserve is the __________________ __________________ of the United States.
The three types of money generally used in the United States are:
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________________________
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________________________
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________________________
Create your own scavenger hunt.
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CE 2 – CE 13 Look at the scavenger hunt that you completed. Using your study guide, choose a
minimum of two important topics in each standard that were not addressed in the scavenger hunt.
Create your own questions (a minimum of two) on these topics.
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CE 14 was not included in your scavenger hunt. You should write a minimum of 5 questions for
SOL14.
Include an answer key on a separate piece of paper! When finished you may complete another student’s
scavenger hunt to test your understanding of the SOLs.
CE 2 (2 questions)
CE 3 (2 questions)
CE 5 (2 questions)
CE 6 (2 questions)
CE 7 (2 questions)
CE 8 (2 questions)
CE 9 (2 questions)
CE 10 (2 questions)
CE 11 (2 questions)
CE 12 (2 questions)
CE 13 (2 questions)
CE 14 (5 questions on a separate piece of paper)