Civics SOL Quiz 2

Select EACH freedom found in the 1st amendment

• speech

• religion

• reserved powers

• due process

In an effort to win elections, both major parties appeal to the________

• wealthy

• political center

• liberal left

• conservative right

Which of the following is NOT a part of the amending process for the U.S. Constitution?

• proposal by convention

• proposal by Congress

• proposal by the president

• ratified by the state legislatures

A famous singer is convicted of a crime and serves 6 months in jail. The judge tells him you are not above the law. Which principle did the judge display?

• consent of the governed

• rule of law

• democracy

• limited government

Citizenship is defined in which amendment?

• 1st

• 5th

• 10th

• 14th

Cause: running for office is very expensive

Effect: ?

• politicians who lose an election become poor

• wealthy candidates have an advantage

• banks become wealthy by giving loans to candidates

• taxes keep getting higher

The economic system of the U.S. along with most other countries is a ____________ economy.

• traditional

• mixed

• free market

• democratic

Which article created the judicial branch?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

Select EACH freedom found in the 1st amendment

• speech

• religion

• reserved powers

• due process

In an effort to win elections, both major parties appeal to the________

• wealthy

• political center

• liberal left

• conservative right