Civics & Economics SOL Review

Which document first established the principle that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Constitution of Virginia

What is the significance of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental principles of American constitutional government?

• Consent of the governed

• Unlimited government

• Rule of law

• Democracy

The Articles of Confederation were significant because they:

• Guaranteed equality under the law with majority rule

• Established the structure of the United States government

• Created weak central government

• Affirmed individual worth and dignity of all people

What does the Constitution of the United States, including the Bill of Rights, guarantee?

• The rights of Englishmen to the colonists

• The idea that all people are created equal

• The fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

• The principle that everyone is subject to the law

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• To outline the structure of the government

• To set forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government

• To list the rights of the citizens

• To describe the history of the United States

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the United States government as stated in the Preamble?

• To form a more perfect union

• To ensure economic prosperity

• To establish justice

• To provide for the common defense

The Preamble begins with which of the following phrases?

• In God We Trust

• Liberty and Justice for All

• We the People

• United We Stand

How many amendments have been made to the Constitution of the United States to date?

• 10

• 27

• 33

• 50

What is the first step in the amendment process for the Constitution of the United States?

• Ratification by the states

• Proposal by the President

• Proposal: action by Congress or convention of the states

• Judicial review by the Supreme Court