Civics and Economics SOL Review

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.

In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must —

• evaluate judges
• vote in elections
• pay poll taxes
• serve on juries

Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this cartoon?

• Provide defense
• Ensure domestic peace
• Establish justice
• Form a union

Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?

• Majority vote by the Electoral College
• Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress
• Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states
• Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states

Which drawing shows a freedom guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?

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These headlines best illustrate the concept of —

• democracy
• consent of the governed
• rule of law
• popular sovereignty

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

• engaging in community service
• demonstrating a civic duty
• fulfilling their duties as students
• engaging in patriotic acts

The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in this headline is —

• popular sovereignty
• representative democracy
• concurrent and reserved powers
• checks and balances

This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?

• State executive
• State legislative
• Federal legislative
• Federal judicial

In this situation, the President is acting as the —

• chief citizen
• chief diplomat
• chief legislator
• chief executive