Civics Released SOL Test

Which action is an example of political lobbying?

• The governor gives special advice to legislative members

• A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters

• The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns

• A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws

Which amendment led to this decision?

• 5th

• 8th

• 13th

• 16th

Which phrase completes this diagram?

• state population

• the number of political districts

• voter registration

• the number of state senators

The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to-

• promote public health

• support federal laws

• protect consumer rights

• regulate land use

Which power is a responsibility of the Virginia General Assembly?

• Exercises judicial review

• Approves the state budget

• Regulates the economy

• Administers state bureaucracy

Which action will the government take when it needs more money?

• hold elections

• lower prices

• increase taxes

• hire workers

Which document best expresses the ideas of the consent of the governed?

• A

• B

• C

• D

This phrase best refers to-

• Failed policies made by foreign officials

• Grievances in the Declaration of Independence

• National problems caused by outdated laws

• Weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation

This action is one way the president can influence-

• judicial review

• foreign affairs

• international trade

• national policies

Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?

• Power to influence legislation

• Ability to veto legislation

• Power to approve cabinet members

• Ability to change judicial decisions