Practice for SOL Survivor Quiz #08

Which document served as a model for the Bill of Rights?

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

What freedom in the 1st Amendment gives citizens the right to make their views and problems known to the government?

• Religion

• Assembly

• Petition

Which of these is NOT part of the 6th Amendment?

• Speedy and public trial

• Impartial jury and an attorney

• Informed of charges and confront witnesses

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

Campaign Finance Reform tried to limit?

• Donations to political campaigns

• Special interest groups

• Rights of women voters

Which is NOT a power of the legislative branch?

• Impeach the President or a judge

• Approve presidential appointments

• Prepare the budget

• Override presidential vetoes

What is the federal government responsible for?

• Public health

• Public education

• Regulating trade and commerce

What is a business owned by one person?

• Corporation

• Proprietorship

• Partnership

Which is NOT an expense of the federal government?

• National defense and homeland security

• Medicare and social security

• Public safety (police and fire departments)

• Interest payments on the national debt

Which is NOT a characteristic of a Free Market Economy?

• Profit motive and competition

• Consumer sovereignty and individual choice

• High levels of government involvement

• Private ownership of property and resources

What legal system based on customs, traditions, and previous court decisions influenced American law?

• French Civil Law

• English Common Law

• Spanish Common Law