Civics SOL Review I

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When the voting public elects senators and Congressmen to office, it is an example of which principle?

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Representative Government

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"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union" best refers to-

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fixing weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Declaration of Independence? Stated grievances against the King, Affirmed certain unalienable rights, Established that all people are equal, Was the first form of government for the United States

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Was the first form of government for the United States

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Which document establishes the current structure of the United States government? Options: Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, Articles of Confederation, Charters of the Virginia Company of London

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United States Constitution

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How are amendments proposed to the United States Constitution? Options: Congress or Convention, By the States, General Assembly or Convention, By the voters

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Congress or Convention

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How are amendments ratified in the United States Constitution? Options: Congress or Convention, By the states, General Assembly or Convention, By the voters

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By the states

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Which amendment extends the due process protection to actions of the states? Options: 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th

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14th

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A group held a meeting to discuss supporting a candidate running for mayor. What allowed this meeting to take place?

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Freedom of assembly

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All of the following are civic duties EXCEPT — serving on a jury or as a witness in court, serving in the armed forces if called, paying taxes, voting

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voting

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Which of the following best represents a civic responsibility? Registering for the draft, Participating in government, Serving on a jury, Paying income taxes

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Participating in government