Civics SOL Practice 2

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

• Created a federal court system

• Established a national banking system

• Guaranteed colonists' rights as Englishmen

• Stated the colonists' grievances against the English king

The headline 'Federal judge impeached' represents...

• Democracy

• Consent of the governed

• Rule of law

• Popular sovereignty

By starting this school supply drive, Aiko and Ian are-

• Engaging in community service

• Civic duty

• Fulfilling student duties

• Engaging in a patriotic act

According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or-

• Local government

• The courts

• Political parties

• The states

Which of these are First Amendment Rights? Check all that apply.

• Due Process

• Press

• Patriotism

• Religion

Which statement best expresses the principle of 'Consent of the governed'?

• 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 the President

'We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union...' refers to

• Failed policies made by foreign officials

• Grievances in the Declaration of Independence

• National problems caused by outdated laws

• Weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation

Why is community service important in a democratic nation?

• Helps businesses find and train new employees

• Addresses local needs and serves the public good

• Lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers

• Removed national government's duty to improve society

The government under the 1st Amendment does not have the power to choose your religion. This represents this principle...

• Limited government

• Democracy

• Representative government

• Consent of the governed

What is the legal process for becoming a US citizen?

• Immigration

• Naturalization

• Due Process

• Citizenship