Civics SOL Released Test Items 2014

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Which action will the government take when it needs more money? Options: hold elections, lower prices, increase taxes, hire workers

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increase taxes

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Which document best expresses the ideas of the consent of the governed?

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C

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Why have only 27 amendments been added to the US Constitution in over 200 years?

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The process of adding amendments is very complex

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This phrase best refers to-

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Weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation

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A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by-

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serving on a jury

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Why is community service important in a democratic nation?

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It addresses local needs and serves the public good

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Which phrase completes this diagram? Options: state population, the number of political districts, voter registration, the number of state senators

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state population

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This action is one way the president can influence- judicial review, foreign affairs, international trade, national policies

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national policies

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Which branch of government has the power to declare Virginia laws unconstitutional?

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State judicial branch

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Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?

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Power to influence legislation