CE SOL Review #6

Jamie wants to know the reasons the U.S. Constitution was written. Which primary source should she read to find the answer?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Preamble to the Constitution

• Bill of Rights

Which one of the following freedoms is NOT guaranteed by the First or Fourteenth Amendment?

• religion

• right to bear arms

• petition

• due process

What else should belong in "C?"

• influence public policies

• rarely win

• appeal to the political left

• nominate only well-known candidates

There are different types of economic systems. The one that a country develops for the use of its limited productive resources depends mainly upon -

• the extent of government involvement.

• a country's population.

• the diversity of the country.

• the country's leaders.

What is required of a society for it to be considered a democracy?

• a strong economy

• a diverse population

• good schools, police departments, local government

• active citizen participation in community service and the government

Help Rashaad. If something is ratified, it is -

• approved.

• written.

• owned.

• created.

My parents haven't decided who to vote for in the next election. They said they want to make a "reasoned choice among the candidates." I guess that means they'll -

• join a political party

• donate to the candidate

• evaluate information

• get out of the electorate

What is the BEST title for the chart?

• Questions for Consumers

• The Three Basic Economic Questions

• Government's Involvement

• Needs of Economic Markets

The U.S. Constitution is called a "living" document because it can be changed as time passes and the country faces new challenges. Both the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of Virginia can be changed by adding -

• amendments.

• implied powers.

• ordinances.

• checks and balances.

Where should you look to find directions for the process to amend the constitution of Virginia and the United States?

• The Preamble

• The Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Virginia

• Thomas Jefferson's diary

• The Bill of Rights