Civics & Econ SOL Review

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

• The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year.

• All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives

• We the People of the United States ... establish this Constitution

• No Person except a natural born Citizen ... shall be eligible to the Office of President

Why 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 amendments

"We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union..."

~Constitution of the United States, 1787

This phrase best refers to --

• Failed policies 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• National problems caused by outdated laws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

In the House of Representatives, the number of members is based on --

• state population.

• the number of political districts

• voter registration

• the number of state senators

A presidential veto 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

What executive power is demonstrated when the president delivers the State of the Union address?

• Power to influence legislation

• Ability to veto legislation

• Power to approve cabinet members

• 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