Practice SOL test

Which statement best expresses the principle of "consent of the governed"? 

• The congress shall assemble at least once in every year
• All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives
• We the people of the United State... establish this Constitution
• No person except a natural born Citizen... shall be eligible to the Office of President

Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution of the United States in more than 200 years? 

• The process of adding amendments is very complex
• The courts strike down many amendments
• National laws limit the number of amendments
• Changes in society are too small to require amendments

"We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union... "
This phrase best refers to the -

• failed policies made by foreign officials
• grievances in the Declaration of Independence
• national problems caused by outdated laws
• weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation

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

• serving in the military
• paying an income tax
• serving on a jury
• obeying the state law

Why is community service important in a democratic nation? 

• It helps businesses find and train new employees
• it addresses local needs and serves the public good
• it lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers
• it removes the national government's duty to improve society

Number of members in the House of Representatives is based on _____

• state population
• the number of political districts
• voter registration
• the number of state senators

The Presidential veto is one action the President can use to influence -

• Judicial review
• foreign affairs
• international trade
• national policies

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

• State judicial branch
• Federal executive branch
• State executive branch
• Federal legislative branch

The State of the Union Address shows the President's - 

• Power to influence legislation
• ability to veto legislation
• power to approve cabinet members
• ability to change judicial decisions

In which court case did the United States Supreme Court establish the power of judicial review?

• Dred Scott v. Sandford
• Brown v. Board of Education
• Marbury v. Madison
• Plessy v. Ferguson