2012 Civics SOL Release Test

Why were there charters of the Virginia Company of London important?

• They created a federal court system

• They established a national banking system

• They guaranteed the colonists' rights as Englishmemn

• They stated the colonists' grievances against the English king

In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must-

• evaluate judges

• vote in elections

• pay poll taxes

• serve on juries

Which goal is the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this cartoon?

• Provide defense

• Ensure domestic peace

• Establish justice

• Form a union

Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?

• Majority vote by the Electoral College

• Unanimous vote by both house of Congress

• Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states

• Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states

Which drawing shows a freedom guaranteed the the 1st amendment?

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These headlines best illustrate the concept of -

• democracy

• consent of the governed

• rule of law

• popular sovereignty

By starting this school supply drive, Aiko and Ian are-

• engaging in community service

• demonstrating a civic duty

• fulfilling their duties as students

• engaging in patriotic acts

The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in this headline is-

• popular sovereignty

• representative democracy

• concurrent and reserved powers

• checks and balances

This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?

• State executive

• State legislative

• Federal legislative

• Federal judicial

In this situation, the President is acting as the-

• Chief Citizen

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief legislator

• Chief Executive