SOL Practice Test (2013)

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Why were the charters of the Virginia Company of London important?

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They guaranteed the colonists' the rights of Englishmen

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In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must -

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serve on juries

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"Bringing all the states together as one nation." Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this sentence?

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Form a union

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Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States? Options: Majority vote by the Electoral College, Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress, Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states, Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states

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Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states

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Which of the following phrases states a freedom guaranteed in the 1st amendment?
You have the right to remain silent,
I want a lawyer,
You can help save the forest animals by signing this petition,
I know for whom I am voting

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You can help save the forest animals by signing this petition

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These headlines best illustrate the concept of - "Federal Judge Impeached"; "Mayor Convicted of Bribery"

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rule of law

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By starting this school supply drive, Aiko and Ian are -

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engaging in community service

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President calls a Special Session of Congress to Pass a New Budget. The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in this headline is -

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checks and balances

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This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government? "Senate Approves Presidential Appointment"

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Federal legislative

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At the State of the Union Address, the president states, "Members of Congress, we need to reform the current postal system." In this situation, the President is acting as the -

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chief legislator