SOL Civics REVIEW 2

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

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We 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 amednments.

This phrase best refers to the --

• Failed polices 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• National problems caused by outdated laws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.

Which phrase completes this diagram?

• State population

• The number of political districts

• Voter Registration

• The number of state senators

This action is one way the president can 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

Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?

• Power to influence legislation

• Ability to veto legislation

• Power to approve cabinet member

• 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