Civics and Economics SOL Review

Front

Which fundamental political principle states that the people are the source of any and all governmental power?

Back

Consent of the governed

Front

In a school election, Jalen and Harmony are running for student council president. Which principle ensures that both candidates and the election process are bound by the school's rules and regulations?

Back

Rule of Law

Front

In a democratic system of government, who rules?

Back

The people

Front

In a representative system of government, who makes laws and conducts government on the people's behalf?

Back

Public officeholders

Front

Which document stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions?

Back

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Front

Which document declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain?

Back

The Declaration of Independence

Front

Brielle and Jasper are working on a school project about the foundation of the United States government. They need to find out which document established its structure. Which document should they choose?

Back

The Constitution of the United States of America, including the Bill of Rights

Front

What does the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America express?

Back

The reasons the constitution was written

Front

How does the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America begin?

Back

We the People

Front

During a class discussion, Aletheia and Curtis were talking about the purposes of the United States Government as stated in the Preamble. Which of the following did they agree is NOT a purpose? To form a more perfect union, To establish justice, To promote the general welfare, To create new laws

Back

To create new laws