Civics SOL Practice #1

Which of the following is not one of the five fundamental political principles that shaped our constitution and government?

• Democracy

• Federalism

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

Which of the following documents guaranteed the colonists the same rights given to all English citizens?

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

Which of the following documents established the current structure of the US government?

• Constitution (including the Bill of Rights)

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

In order to change the Constitution, proposed amendments must be approved by a _______ majority of both houses of Congress and then ratified by ______ of the states.

• 3/4 and 1/2

• 3/4 each

• 2/3 each

• 2/3 and 3/4

A person with certain rights and duties under a government, and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government -

• A resident

• A citizen

• An immigrant

• An alien

Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements of naturalization?

• Speak perfect english

• Be of good moral character

• Be 18 years or older

• Take the oath of allegiance

Obey laws, pay taxes, serve in the armed forces, serve on a jury or as a witness in court -

• Civic Responsibilities

• Residential responsibilities

• Duties of a resident

• Duties of a citizen

Under the Articles of Confederation, most power resided with the:

• People

• National Government

• States

• Voters

Which of the following is a function of political party?

• Monitoring the media

• Helping candidates win elections

• Recruiting & registering voters

• Winning PAC's

Choose the best title for the following:

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-Influence public policy

-Reflect both liberal & conservation views

-Appeal to the political center

• Influencing strategies

• Influencing voters

• Differences of political parties

• Similarities of political parties