Sol Review

Which action will the government take if it needs more money?

• hold elections

• raise taxes

• lower taxes

• hire workers

Why have only 27 amendments been added to the constitution in more than 200 years?

• The process of adding amendments is very difficult

• the courts strike down many amendments

• National laws limit the number of amendments

• changes in society are too small to require amendments

Why is community Service important in a democratic nation

• It helps business train new employess

• It addresses local needs and serves the public good

• It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers

• It removes the national governments' duty to improve society

In a criminal case, a jury determines

• how much money a person needs to pay another person

• whether someone is guilty of breaking the law

• the best way to settle a disagreement between two people

• whether a persons' plea deal can be accepted

How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress

• To help carry out expressed powers

• to force the executive branch to sign new legislation

• to encourage citizens to vote

• to give the government veto powers

Which power is a responsibility of the Virginia General Assembly?

• execices judicial review

• approves the state budget

• regulates the economy

• administers state beaucracy

Laura gets herself up each morning and fixes her own breakfast. Which personal trait is she most likely demonstrating?

• A Patriotism

• B Self-reliance

• C Respect

• D Honesty

Which example best demonstrates Adam being responsible?

• A He completes his homework each day after school.

• B He finds ten dollars in the hall and gives it to his best friend.

• C He sends a care package to his brother serving in the Army.

• D He holds the door open for a woman and her children.

Casey reminds her mother to buckle her seat belt and not to talk on her cell phone on their morning drive to school. Casey is modeling the character trait of —

• A self-reliance

• B respect for the law

• C patriotism

• D honesty

What is the President’s annual speech to Congress in which he proposes new laws?

• A State of the State Address

• B State of the Union Address

• C State of the Commonwealth Address

• D Annual Press Conference