SOL Review

1. Which action will the government take when it needs more money?

• Hold elections

• Lower prices

• Increase taxes

• Hire workers

Why were the Charters of the Virginia Company of London important?

• they created a federal court system

• they established a national banking system

• they guaranteed the colonists' rights as Englishmen

• they stated the colonists' grievances against the English king

In order for citizens to receive a fair trial, other citizens must

• evaluate judges

• vote in elections

• pay poll taxes

• serve on juries

Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?

• Majority vote by electoral college

• Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress

• Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states

• Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in states

Which level of government can declare war on foreign divisions?

• city

• state

• county

• federal

According to the 10th amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or -

• local governments

• the courts

• political parties

• the states

What power allows courts to determine something unconstitutional?

• Legislative proceeding

• civil trial

• judicial review

• criminal prosecution

Which action of the Governor of Virginia is an example of maintaining public safety?

• Delivering a speech to the General Assembly of Virginia

• Sending Virginia's National Guard to help after a disaster

• Working on Virginia's budget with the Secretary of Finance

• Attending a meeting on the Virginia Economy

Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to -

• recruit individuals to run for office

• educate the electorate about campaign issues

• help new residents register to vote

• assist people in getting to their polling places

In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to -

• appeal to the political center

• propose cuts to popular programs

• divide campaign funds between candidates equally

• organize leaders of special interest groups