Practice for SOL Survivor Quiz #18

After Congress proposes a constitutional amendment, what happens next?

• Ratification by the states

• Signed by the President

• Approved by the Supreme Court

After the Virginia General Assembly proposes a state amendment, who approves it?

• The Governor of Virginia

• Virginia Supreme Court

• Virginia voters

Which of the following is NOT an international issue that may affect local government policy?

• Public health and safety

• Environment and wildlife

• Alien invasions from outer space

• Economic development

What amendment lowered the voting age to 18 during the Vietnam War?

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

What role is the President playing when appointing judges and preparing the budget?

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Commander in Chief

What role is the President playing when presenting a medal to an American hero?

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief of State

Who can citizens have the most influence over?

• Local government officials

• State government officials

• National government officials

What is the effect of new technology on production?

• Equals the cost

• Lowers the cost

• Raises the cost

We have a global flow of capital, goods, services, and information. 

What has contributed to the global economy?

• Increases in demand for goods and services

• Innovations in technology like the internet

• The creation of new businesses

You just bought a new gaming system, and the company included a 5-year warranty. Which is FALSE if the system breaks in 6 months?

• The company will repair it

• The company will replace it

• The company will issue a refund

• The company will send you a cookie