SOL Review

Which action will the government take when it needs more money?

• Hold elections

• Lower prices

• Increase taxes

• Hire workers

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 law 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 . . . "

This phrase best refers to the -

• 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• national problems caused by outdated laws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 governments duty to improve society

Which phrase completes this diagram?

• state population

• the number of political districts

• voter registration

• the number of state senators

This action 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

Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?

• Power to influence legislation

• Ability to veto legislation

• Power to approve cabinet members

• Ability to change judicial decisions