Civics Practice SOL Test #1

Which of the following actions is required by law

• Voting in an election

• Participating in political campigns

• Serving on a jury if called

• Communicating with government officals

Who has the power to veto?

• Congress

• The President

• The Legislature

• The Supreme Court

If a presidential candidate wins 300 electoral votes, by how many electoral votes did that candidate exceed the minimum number of votes required?

• 238

• 100

• 70

• 30

"The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish"

-- Article III, U.S. Constitution

Which goal of the Preamble is represented by the quotation above?

• Form a more perfect union

• Establish Justice

• Ensure domestic tranquility

• Provide for the common defense

The first step in selecting a career is ---

• completing s self-assessment

• determining the salary

• keeping up with advances in technology

• having a strong work ethic

Which statement is FALSE about the Federal Reserve System?

• The Federal Reserve regulates banks to ensure banking systems are sound and deposits are safe.

• The Federal Reserve collects several different types of taxes from individuals and businesses.

• The Federal Reserve manages the money in the economy in order to keep inflation low and stable.

• The Federal Reserve provides financial services to banks and the federal government.

Jay co-owns a business with two friends. They share the risks and the profits. What type of business ownership do they have?

• Partnership

• Entrepreneurship

• Sole Proprietorship

• Corporation

PROCEDURE FOR MISEMANOR CRIMINAL CASES

Arrest is made if police have probable cause. -----> Case proceeds to arraignment ----> Step #3

What is Step #3 in the flowchart above? ​

• The accused may be sent to jail or released on bail.

• A guilty verdict may be appealed

• A courtroom trail is conducted in front of judge.

• Probable cause is reviewed at a preliminary hearing and by a grand jury.

Who is responsible for passing laws on the county level?

• The General Assembly

• City Council

• Board of Supervisors

• Town Council

Which founding document is represented by the picture here?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• United States Constitution

• Magna Carta