SOL PRACTICE TEST

What fundamental principle states “The power of government comes from the people”?

• Rule of Law

• Democracy

• Consent of the Governed

• Limited Government

What fundamental principle states “The people elect representatives to make laws for them”?

• Rule of Law

• Democracy

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

What fundamental principle means the rule of the people?

• Rule of Law

• Democracy

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

What fundamental principle states “The government is not all powerful”?

• Rule of Law

• Democracy

• Consent of the Governed

• Limited Government

President Billy Bob is speeding and he gets a speeding ticket. What Political/Fundamental Principle is at work?

• Rule of Law

• Democracy

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government

Which Powers are exercised by both state and federal governments?

• reserved powers
• delegated powers
• concurrent powers
• enumerated powers

How many times has the constitution been amened?

• 26 times
• 15 times
• 27 times
• 28 times

Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution?

• The voters approve the amendment in a national election.

• The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony.

• Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment.

• Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment

How can an amendment to the US Constitution be proposed? (choose 2)

• by two-thirds vote in each house of Congress

• by a two-thirds vote in the US Supreme Court

• by two-thirds of US citizens in a national vote

• by a national convention requested by two-thirds of the states

The party platform is the ...

• slate of candidates who will be running for office that belong to that party.

• location where candidates are to stand during a debate.

• roll of all members of the political party.

• list of views the party has on major campaign issues.