LET 3

JROTC Knowledge Bowl

1. Psychoactive drugs alter \__________.

Perception, mood, consciousness

2. Overdoses can kill because drugs affect the \__________, which is in charge of all of the functions our body needs to keep us alive.

brain stem

3. Of the drugs listed below, which one is usually disguised as plant food or jewelry cleaner and has side effects of paranoia and hallucinations?

Bath salts

4. Some people take anabolic steroids to improve their athleticism. They may not know that these drugs also cause \__________.

facial hair growth in females and breast development and shrunken testicles in males

5. "Spice" is a nickname for \__________.

methamphetamine

6. T or F: Narcotics prescribed by a doctor are not addictive.

False

7. If someone is sniffing inhalants, it's usually obvious because the person \__________.

probably smells like the chemical he or she has been sniffing, doesn't have a good appetite or might throw up, is weak and moves strangely

8. People who are tempted to use drugs to solve personal problems should seek help from \__________.

a trusted adult or help hotline

9. \__________ are drugs that act as depressants by lowering blood pressure and body temperature and by slowing heart and breathing rates.

Barbiturates

10. What kind of drug is cocaine?

A stimulant

11. What kind of drugs are heroin, codeine, and opium?

Narcotics

12. Police most commonly charge casual drug users for \__________.

engaging in illegal behaviors such as intoxicated driving, disturbing the peace, or fighting

13. Drugs that alter the physical senses, producing sounds, visions, and smells that are not real and that distort concepts of time and space in a user's mind are called \__________.

hallucinogens

14. What is a barbiturate?

A substance, also called a depressant, that slows the activity of the mind or body

15. About \__________ of all bicyclists and pedestrians who die in motor vehicle collisions have been drinking. The same is linked to people who had been drinking and died in drowning deaths.

one-third

16. Binge drinking can cause \__________.

poisoning

17. The time frame for alcohol consumption and BAC reflects the ability of the \__________ to break down the alcohol.

liver

18. An intervention is a planned meeting where several individuals \__________.

confront an addict about their self-destructive behaviors

19. \__________ means conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected

Conventional

20. Which role in structured teamwork is the most important?

All roles are important

21. What is the proper order of determining goals?

Strategic, tactical, operational

22. Failure to register for the selective service can result in a \__________.

maximum fine of $250,000 and/or five years in jail

23. Being informed means you \__________.

search out facts, not just opinions.

24. Voter participation is highest in \__________-.

presidential election

25. More than \__________ JROTC cadets nationwide are actively involved with community service projects.

500,000

26. The government agency that keeps records on and may implement the draft is called the \__________.

Selective Service

27. \__________ is the ability to respect and accept others, regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences.

Tolerance

28. If something is mandatory, that means it is \__________-.

required

29. \__________ is a crime, typically involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor.

A felony

30. A group of people united by common government, location, interest, or activity is a \__________.

community

31. The act of intentionally breaking a law as a form of protest is called \__________.

civil disobedience

32. \__________ means relating to citizenship or being a citizen of a community.

Civic

33. What is the definition of the word "SMART Goals"?

Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound goals

34. What is the definition of the word "delayed gratification"?

To postpone satisfaction until a later time

35. What is the definition of the word "values"?

A principle, standard, or quality considered worthwhile or desirable

36. What is the definition of the word "needs"?

A condition requiring supply or relief; to be in need or want

37. According to NEFE, \__________ are expenses that have a set dollar amount and are the exact same amount every time they are paid.

fixed expenses

38. According to NEFE, what is W-4?

A federal form that tells the employer how much to withhold in payroll taxes from your earnings.

39. Net income is also called your \__________, according to the NEFE program.

take home pay

40. \__________ is the total amount of income from your wages or salary before payroll deductions, according to the NEFE program.

Gross income

41. What in NEFE does "P.Y.F" stand for?

"Pay Yourself First" - the concept of treating savings, or paying yourself, as a fixed expense that you can make a regular part of your budget

42. A(n) \__________ is a plan for managing money during a given period of time, according to the NEFE program.

budget

43. Bonds earn money on \__________.

fixed interest

44. According to the NEFE program, \__________ is the relationship between time, money, and rate of return (interest), and their effect on earnings growth.

the time value of money

45. \__________ is the payment you receive for allowing a financial institution or corporation to use your money, according to NEFE.

Earned interest

46. According to NEFE, what is "compounding" interest?

The idea of earning interest on interest

47. What is the difference between savings and investing?

Saving is depositing money into a financial institution and earning interest. Investing is buying something with the expectation that it will make money for you.

48. According to the NEFE program, \__________ is the amount of money you owe to lenders.

debt

49. According to the NEFE program, what is the first step towards ensuring a successful career that leads to financial stability?

Having a high school diploma or college degree

50. According to the NEFE program, how much of your net income or take-home pay should go toward all your loan payments, excluding mortgage?

A maximum of 10%

51. According to the NEFE program, what is an "A.P.R."?

Annual Percentage Rate, or the amount it costs you per year to use credit, expressed as a percentage rate

52. According to the NEFE program, what is a "deductible"?

The amount of the loss you must pay out of your own pocket before an insurance company begins to reimburse you for a large loss

53. According to the NEFE program, \__________ means that you use various ways to deal with potential personal or financial loss.

risk management

54. \__________ is protection against large-scale financial loss, according to the NEFE program.

Insurance

55. The religion that connects spiritual effects with physical action is

Taoism

56. To be one of a kind, to be similar means to be:

Homogeneous

57. A teacher or a priest is a:

Guru

58. The total effect of someone else's actions or conduct throughout his or her life is called:

Karma

59. A supernatural world beyond the human "here and now" is:

Transcendental

60. Fragments or literary excerpts are the:

Analects

61. A large group of islands spread across the sea is a:

Archipelago

62. What is the name of the Islamic fundamentalist militia that governed Afghanistan?

Taliban

63. Religious schools are called:

Madrassas

64. A \__________ is an institution of higher learning that will grant bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees.

university

65. \__________ is the fee for college instruction.

Tuition

66. A permanent list of classes and grades earned in high school and college is a \__________.

transcript

67. The \__________ course is taken while in college and upon successful completion qualifies the graduate to become a commissioned military officer.

ROTC

68. A \__________ is a type of financial aid that students earn as a result of academic, athletic, or artistic achievement.

scholarship

69. The cost for living and food while attending college is \__________ and \__________.

room, board

70. An \__________ policy permits enrollment of a student who has a high school diploma, regardless of his/her academic qualifications.

open-admissions

71. Government financial aid that you do not have to repay is called a \__________.

grant

72. An institution that offers instruction in a professional, vocational, or technical field is a \__________.

College

73. The \__________ college offers technical certificates, one or two year diplomas, and associate degrees.

community

74. The process to apply to college is also known as the \__________ process.

Admissions

76. What is procrastination?

The act of putting off something that needs to be done.

75. One of the basic admission requirements for college is that you must have an \__________ or \__________ diploma.

GED or Accredited High School

77. What is another name for a file that contains an organized collection of your work based on your personality, goals, and aspirations?

Career development portfolio

78. What is the definition of the word "interval"?

A space between actions - approximately one "arm's length" between Cadets in formation

79. What is the definition of the word "formation"?

The arrangement of people or elements of a unit in a prescribed manner

80. What is the definition of the word "cover"?

The distance between Cadets in a column

81. Ineffective leadership is to blame for \__________.

prejudicial tensions within a team

82. Groups that have \__________ can discriminate by passing laws, determining in-groups and out-groups, excluding out groups, and so on.

power

83. The "us versus them" mindset is one explanation for prejudice. Another is \__________.

some people need to feel superior to others and use the out-group as a scapegoat

84. The nobles or "top class" are the:

Aristocrats

85. As a leader, you are responsible for race relations in your unit. You have to address discrimination and prejudice before they become problems. Of the following strategies, which one is not a good idea for creating a climate of acceptance and fairness in your unit?

Provide minorities with added incentives to succeed.

86. The Army ended segregation of soldiers based on \__________ in 1950.

race

87. When negotiating, it is important to separate the people from the \__________.

problem

88. What are the four basic points of principle-centered negotiations?

People, Interests, Opinions, and Criteria

89. The collaborative approach to negotiation typically takes more time and energy because \__________.

innovative solutions are often required

90. \__________ is a discussion where the goal is for all parties to reach an agreement they will honor.

Negotiation

91. \__________ means in accordance with fairness, rules, or standards.

Legitimacy

92. A standstill or stalemate is also called a \__________.

deadlock

93. When you \__________, you settle differences by bargaining gains and losses.

compromise

94. To \__________ means to go along with or make arrangements for the wishes of others.

accomodate

95. People who inject drugs have a higher risk of contracting \__________.

AIDS and hepatitis

96. T or F: Cigarettes are habit-forming because they contain an addictive drug.

True

97. A drug that increases the levels of activity in some parts of the body is a \__________.

stimulant

98. A series of stages or steps is called a \__________.

progression

99. Using a legal or illegal drug for medical reasons, but not as recommended or prescribed is \___________.

drug misuse

100. Using a legal or illegal drug for a non-medical reason in a way that can injure your health or ability to function is \__________.

drug abuse