SOL Review - Civics and Economics

What fundamental political principle states that the people rule?

• rule of law

• democracy

• representative government

• consent of the governed

• limited government

What document guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

• The US Constitution

What part of the preamble means to treat all people equally under the law?

• perfect union

• establish justice

• domestic tranquility

• secure the blessings of liberty

What are the two steps of the amendment process?

• propose

• complex

• naturalization

• ratification

Which of the following must a person know or be able to do in order to become a citizen through naturalization?

• US History

• Read English

• Speak English

• Write English

Which of the following are duties?

• registering a voting

• paying taxes

• participating in campaigns

• obeying laws

• serving in the armed forces

Which of the following are functions of political parties?

• recruiting and nominating candidates

• educating the electorate

• helping candidates win elections

• monitoring actions of officeholders

Which of the following are similarities between political parties?

• influence public policies

• reflect both liberal and conservative views

• party platform

• define themselves to appeal to the political center

Which of the following is not a factor in predicting who will vote?

• age

• race

• education

• income

What process do we use to select the president and vice president of the United States?

• Ratification

• Electoral College

• Mock Congress

• Political Action Committee