SOL 5A-E Review

This quote from the United States Constitution best applies to which clause of the Preamble?

• Provide for the common defense

• Establish Justice

• Form a more perfect union

• Promote the general welfare

Republicans are more _________ while Democrats are more _________.

• Conservative

• Liberal

Which governing body can propose amendments to the Constitution of Virginia?

• House of Representatives

• General Assembly

• United States Senate

• Board of Supervisors

Which statements belong in the shaded area of the diagram?

• Organize to win elections

• Support the policies of the executive branch

• Reflect both conservative and liberal views

• Influence public policies

Which First Amendment freedoms are demonstrated in this photograph?

• Freedom of assembly

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of petition

• Freedom of the press

What are two similarities between political parties?

What problem do third parties cause for the two major parties (Republican and Democrat)?

• Third parties make it difficult for the two major parties to win elections.

• Third parties take votes away from the two major parties.

• Third Parties take the ideas of the two major parties.

• Third Parties often take money away from the two major parties

Which action best demonstrates a citizen’s freedom to petition the government?

• A man joins the labor union at the shipping company for which he works

• A woman teaches Sunday school class at her church

• A girl writes a letter to her senator about overcrowded schools in her district

• A writer publishes a weekly commentary in the local newspaper

List three duties of citizens.

The headline reflects which role of the media during an election?

• Endorsing a particular candidate

• Broadcasting opposing views

• Announcing the candidates

• Emphasizing certain issues