Civics SOL Review Quiz

Which fundamental principle of constitutional government holds that the the government, those who govern, and those who are governed are bound by the law?

• consent of the governed
• rule of law
• limited government
• democracy

Which key document that led to the U.S. Constitution established the first attempt at government in the United States of America?

• Articles of Confederation
• charters of the Virginia Company of London
• Declaration of Independence
• Virginia Declaration of Rights

Citizens petition their legislator about the plans to build a shopping center near their homes. These citizens are protected by the _______.

• First Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

How does a civic responsibility differ from a civic duty?

• Failure to perform a civic duty can lead to legal consequences

• Only elected officials can perform a civic duty

• A civic duty is a type of civic responsibility

• Citizens are required to carry out civic responsibilities

Which of the following is a civic duty?

• Paying taxes

• Voting

• Supporting a candidate for election

• Running for mayor

Which document first established rule of law, even for the King of England?

• The Charter of the Virginia Company of London

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

Why were the Charters of the Virginia Company of London important?

• They created a federal court system

• They established a national banking system

• They guaranteed the colonists' rights as Englishmen

• They stated the colonists' grievances against the English King

What is the job of the Legislative branch?

• Enforce laws

• Make laws

• Interpret laws

• Veto laws

Which branch of government has the power being described

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which role of the president is being illustrated?

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief of Party

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief of State