CIVICS and ECONOMICS SOL REVIEW

Why were the Articles of Confederation important?

• it was a really good form of government

• It was the nation's first attempt of national government

• it guaranteed colonists the rights of Englishmen

• it stated grievences against the King

When a citizen serves on a jury, it is....

• it is a civic responsibility

• to evaluate the legal system

• because they get paid

• their civic duty

Which goal of the preamble ensures that all Americans have their basic needs taken care of?

• provide for the common defense

• promote the general welfare

• establish justice

• secure the blessing of liberty

What is the amendment process for the Virginia Constitution?

• action by General Assembly or convention; ratification by the voters

• action by Congress ;ratification by the states

• action by the Governor; ratification by the General Assembly

• action by the General Assembly;ratification by the Governor

If you attended a peaceful meeting on an issue, you are exercising what 1st amendment freedom?

• assembly

• religion

• speech

• petition

A newspaper headline reads,"Governor facing bribery charges", What fundamental principle is being applied?

• Consent of the Governed

• Limited Government

• Democracy

• Rule of Law

The students at CMS volunteer to meet at a local park to clean it up, this showing what?

• fulfilling a civic duty

• engaging in community service

• doing it as punishment

• engaging in patriotism

What is the principle that makes sure that each branch of government limits the power of the other two branches?

• popular sovereignty

• rule of law

• checks and balances

• reserved powers

Impeaching the President would be a power of which branch of government?

• federal legislative

• federal judicial

• Supreme Court

• state legislative

When the President prepares the annual budget,he is acting as---

• Chief Executive

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief of State

• Chief Diplomat