Civics & Economics Released SOL Test

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

• Hold elections

• Lower prices

• Increase taxes

• Hire workers

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?

• (Judge saying: 'You have the right to remain silent.')

• (Man saying: 'I want a lawyer.')

• (Woman holding a petition saying: 'You can help save the forest animals.')

• (Woman saying: 'I know for whom I am voting.' and holding a 'VOTE' sign.)

These headlines best illustrate the concept of —

• democracy

• consent of the governed

• rule of law

• popular sovereignty

Aiko and Ian know that some children at their school lack school supplies. With the support of their principal, parents, and teachers, they organize a district-wide school supply drive. 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