Virginia Civics and Economics SOL Review

The illustration represents which fundamental political principle?

• Representative government
• Limited government
• Rule of law
• Democracy

The first form of national government for the colonies was the - 

• Magna Carta
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Constitution of the United States

The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States describes the - 

• separation of church and state.
• goals and purposes of the government.
• responsibilities of the founding fathers.
• fundamental principles for making laws.

How can the Constitution of Virginia be amended?

• Action by Congress and ratification by the states
• Action by the Supreme Court and ratification by the courts
• Action by General Assembly and ratification by the voters of VA
• Action by the Governor and ratification by the Cabinet

The Fourteenth Amendment is designed to protect citizens against - 

• unfair actions by the state government
• unfair actions by the federal government
• unfair actions by foreign countries
• unfair actions at the polls for elections

What best completes the text box?

• Register and vote
• Hold elective office
• Serve in the armed forces if called
• Participate in political campaigns

Mr. Brady tutors at the library and volunteers at the nursing home.  He is participating in - 

• a survey for active citizens
• community service
• duties of citizenship
• political campaigns

All would be included in the graphic organizer except - 

• nominate candidates
• establish a platform
• campaign
• amend the Constitution

A political party brochure is not a good source because - 

• it does not identify the candidate.
• it is a biased view point.
• too many viewpoints are given on all the candidates.
• only wealthy individuals receive the brochure.

The table indicates that more people vote during a - 

• Congressional election
• Governoral election
• Presidential election
• mayoral election