Government, Civic Participation & Economics — Sample exam
Parent / teacher answer keyA course-authored government and economics assessment. Use two 60-minute blocks for the midterm, three for the final, and one for the optional sample. Marking and revision have a separate parent-plan session.
8 questions · 24 points · suggested 60 minutes
Student instructions
- Use the supplied evidence; notes, a glossary, and a calculator are permitted. Show units, steps, and assumptions for numerical answers.
- Give short reasoned answers; distinguish observations from interpretations.
- Keep worked keys closed until after attempting the paper.
- Equivalent supported explanations and accessible response formats are accepted.
Civic and economic inquiry methods
| Task | Method |
|---|---|
| Context | Identify the institution, decision, period, and relevant conditions. |
| Source | Identify maker, date, purpose, form, and limits. |
| Causation | Explain a mechanism; chronology alone is not causation. |
| Comparison | Use stated criteria, comparable units, and explicit assumptions. |
Coverage and marks
| Chapter | Questions | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Government & Public Reasoning | 1 | 3 |
| Constitution, Branches & Federalism | 2 | 3 |
| Rights, Justice & Public Institutions | 3 | 3 |
| Civic Participation & Public Policy | 4 | 3 |
| Economic Foundations & Market Decisions | 5 | 3 |
| Measuring the Economy & Public Policy | 6 | 3 |
| Household Finance & Major Decisions | 7 | 3 |
| Global Connections, Risk & Economic Inquiry | 8 | 3 |
Name: ____________________ Date: ____________________
Question 1 · 3 points
Can two well-supported policy judgments disagree?
Question 2 · 3 points
Does receiving federal funds make a local office part of every federal branch?
Question 3 · 3 points
Would a policy with the lowest cost always rank highest on every criterion?
Question 4 · 3 points
Can a recommendation be strong while remaining conditional?
Question 5 · 3 points
Is every government-provided service nonrival and nonexcludable?
Question 6 · 3 points
Does a pay gap alone identify one complete causal explanation?
Question 7 · 3 points
Would a program’s average graduate earnings guarantee one student’s earnings?
Question 8 · 3 points
Can a strong analysis recommend a path other than the model preference?
Revisit the covered chapters
- Foundations of Government & Public Reasoning
- Constitution, Branches & Federalism
- Rights, Justice & Public Institutions
- Civic Participation & Public Policy
- Economic Foundations & Market Decisions
- Measuring the Economy & Public Policy
- Household Finance & Major Decisions
- Global Connections, Risk & Economic Inquiry