SOL Coach Book Quizzes (SOL 2-8)

In the Unites States, power comes from the --

• Supreme Court

• President

• Constitution

• people

...all men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain inherent rights...

What document made this statement?

• First Charter of Virginia

• Second Charter of Virginia

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Which part of the Constitution sets forth the goals and purposes of the government?

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• First Amendment

• Article I

A proposed amendment to the Constitution of Virginia must be ratified by--

• two thirds of Virginia voters

• two thirds of the General Assembly

• a majority of Virginia voters

• a majority of the General Assembly

Which document establishes the structure of the United States government?

• Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

"The government may do only what the people give it the power to do" This statement best describes the fundamental political principle of-

• limited government

• the rule of law

• natural rights

• representative government

When a person is not a citizen by birth, he or she can become one through the process of --

• immigration

• socialization

• naturalization

• examination

Which First Amendment freedom allows individuals to express their opinions in emails to their senators?

• Press

• Assembly

• Speech

• Petition

Which of the following is a duty of citizenship?

• Voting

• Paying Taxes

• Taking part in political campaigns

• Staying informed

Sara promised to help her grandmother with household chores this Saturday. On Friday, a friend offered to give Sara his extra ticket to a basketball game on Saturday. Sara really wanted to attend the game, but she chose to help her grandmother.

What person character trait did Sara demonstrate?

• Patriotism

• Trustworthiness

• Self-Reliance

• Courtesy