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WorksheetsUnit 1-2 SOL Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 48mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When taking the citizenship exam, an alien must be able to ______.
a)
demonstrate ability to perform basic mathematical functions
b)
demonstrate knowledge of American history
c)
recite the Pledge of Allegiance
d)
speak English perfectly
2.
Which of the following is a responsibility of a citizen?
a)
influence government by communicating with government officials
b)
obey laws
c)
pay taxes
d)
serve in the armed forces if called
3.
The ____ amendment states “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.”
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
22nd
4.
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
The Preamble
d)
Articles
5.
What can you do to help the common good?
a)
paint your bike
b)
read a boo
c)
play with your toys
d)
help clean a park
6.
The powers of government are divided into three branches
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Federalism
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Individual Rights
7.
When one branch has power over another branch
a)
Republicanism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Individual Rights
8.
One duty of a U.S. citizen is _____.
a)
something you must do by law
b)
something can choose to do
c)
something that you want to do
d)
something you should do
9.
Because so many immigrants have come to our country, we have a ______ population.
a)
strange
b)
democratic
c)
diverse
d)
republican
10.
Which of the following is not a freedom guaranteed by the first amendment?
a)
freedom of speech
b)
freedom from taxes
c)
freedom of religion
d)
freedom of the press
11.
What does the preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America express?
a)
Sets forth the goals and purposes of the government
b)
Defines the relationship between national and state governments.
c)
Explains why the United States became an independent country.
d)
Explains that the people have the right and power to govern themselves.
12.
What are the three branches of government?
a)
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
b)
Executive, Courts, Law
c)
President, Congress, House
d)
Representatives, Judges, President
13.
What is the sharing of powers between national/ federal and state government?
a)
Preamble
b)
Cabinet
c)
Veto
d)
Federalism
14.
What does the constitutional concept called Checks and Balances mean?
a)
Each branch can check the local and state government's power.
b)
Each branch can check another branches power to ensure it does not become too powerful.
c)
The three branches can all do whatever they want without checking with each other.
d)
All of the branches have to agree on every decision made.
15.
Which branch can declare war?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
16.
What was the first written plan for the American government?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Constitution
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
17.
What was a major feature of the AOC?
a)
a strong central government
b)
a weak central government
c)
weak state governments
d)
three branches of government
18.
"We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union . . ." -Constitution of the United States, 1787
This phrase best describes the
This phrase best describes the
a)
failed policies made by foreign officials
b)
grievances in the Declaration of Independence
c)
national problems caused by outdated laws
d)
weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation
19.
Which term means the government must treat everyone fairly under the law?
a)
republicanism
b)
due process of law
c)
separation of powers
d)
individual rights
20.
How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?
a)
To help carry out expressed powers
b)
To force the executive branch to sign new legislation
c)
To encourage citizens to vote
d)
To give the government veto powers.
21.
Which of the following is a word that means to betray your country?
a)
taxes
b)
treason
c)
patriotism
d)
citizenship
22.
Which of these is NOT a way to become a citizen of the United States?
a)
Being born in America
b)
Having parents that are citizens
c)
Naturalization
d)
Reading books about America
23.
Which amendments in the constitution have to do with the rights of citizens?
a)
All of them
b)
The last 10
c)
The first 10
d)
none of them
24.
Where must a male register between the ages of 18-26 if he is a U.S. citizen?
a)
The Department of Revenue
b)
The Selective Services
c)
The Postal Service
d)
The CIA
25.
Define naturalization
a)
A process when a non citizen becomes a citizen.
b)
The process when someone is a citizen but doesn't want to be a citizen anymore
c)
When you enter a country illegally
d)
Staying in a country legally
26.
In most cases people wanting to be naturalized in the United States need to live in the US for:
a)
8 years
b)
3 years
c)
5 years
d)
7 years
27.
What is an duty?
a)
something you don't have to do
b)
something you want to do
c)
something you must do
d)
something you chose to do
28.
Why are laws important?
a)
They aren't important
b)
Laws keep us safe
c)
Laws are fun to obey
d)
Laws are made so the government can tell us what to do.
29.
What is the difference between duties and responsibilities?
a)
Duties are things you should do, responsibilites are things you must do
b)
There is no difference. They are the same.
c)
Duties are things you must do, responsibilites are things you should do.
d)
Duties are optional
30.
What is a citizen?
a)
Someone who is in a country
b)
Someone born in a country and is not protected from its government
c)
A person born in a country and protected from that government
31.
What is the definition of an alien?
a)
someone who is in a country or state, but is not a citizen of that country or state.
b)
An animated bug eyed character from another planet.
c)
A green martian
d)
someone who is in a country or state, and is a citizen of that country or state.
32.
A citizen received a jury summons notification in the mail requesting their presence on January 9th at the Virginia Beach City Courthouse.
What civic responsibility does this notification represent?
What civic responsibility does this notification represent?
a)
A. Getting a driver's license
b)
B. Appearing for jury duty
c)
C. Paying income tax
d)
D. Registering to vote
33.
Everyone has to follow the law and gets the same compensation
a)
Democracy
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Limited Government
d)
Consent of the Governed
34.
The government is not all powerful: it can only do certain things.
a)
Consent of the Governed
b)
Representative Government
c)
Limited Government
d)
Rule of Law
35.
Citizens elect other people to make laws on their behalf.
a)
Rule of Law
b)
Representative Government
c)
Limited Government
d)
Limited Government
36.
Who holds the power in the U.S. Government
a)
The President
b)
The Military
c)
The People
d)
The Federal Government
37.
Which of the fundamental principles is reflected in the image?
a)
Rule of Law
b)
Consent of the Governed
c)
Limited Government
d)
Representative Democracy
38.
A government where the people rule.
a)
Consent of the Governed
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Democracy
d)
Limited Government
39.
DJ Khaled was arrested for stealing jewelry from Walmart. This is an example of-
a)
democracy
b)
rule of law
c)
consent of the governed
d)
limited government
40.
This is a violation of what principle?
a)
Federalism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Separation of Power
d)
Checks and Balances
41.
Democracy, rule of law, limited government, representative government, and consent of the government are all
a)
the 5 principles in which the US government is based
b)
key factors in the US economic system
c)
the key principles used in North Korea
d)
key principles found in Great Britain
42.
The picture represents which fundamental principle of American Government?
a)
democracy
b)
limited government
c)
rule of law
d)
consent of the governed
43.
The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.
a)
strong
b)
average
c)
weak
d)
federal
44.
Which document established the separation of church and state ?
a)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
b)
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
c)
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
d)
Mayflower Compact
45.
In which of the Founding Documents would you find a list of your most basic rights, including the Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Right to Bear Arms and Freedom of the Press?
a)
The Bill of Rights
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
The Federalist Papers
d)
Common Sense
46.
In which of the Founding Documents would you find 7 articles that set up our basic form of government, including the 3 branches and their roles of power?
a)
The Bill of Rights
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
Common Sense
d)
The Constitution
47.
What is significant about the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
a)
Declared the colonies
independent from Great Britain.
independent from Great Britain.
b)
Set up the United States. Government
c)
Guaranteed the same rights as Englishmen for the colonists. going to Virginia
d)
Served as a model for the Bill of Rights.
48.
Established the idea that all people are equal under law.
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
c)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
d)
The United States Constitution
49.
Freedom of religious beliefs and opinions.
a)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
b)
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Confederation
50.
What is significant about the Charters of the Virginia Company of London?
a)
Declared the colonies independent from Great Britain
b)
Set up the United States Government
c)
Guaranteed the same rights as Englishmen for the colonists going to Virginia
d)
Declared we’d become Canadians
51.
Grievance
a)
A statement in which you say are unhappy or not satisfied with something
b)
power is shared by all the people
c)
Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things the
d)
None of the above
52.
Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline?
a)
Ensure domestic tranquility
b)
Promote the general welfare
c)
Secure the blessings of liberty
d)
Provide for the common defense
53.
According to the image provided, which level of government holds the most power?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Local
d)
County
54.
Which principle of government is best described in this image?
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Consent of the Governed
55.
Which of the following best describes the main idea of the cartoon?
a)
Sometime Congress makes decisions without the advice of the President and the Supreme Court.
b)
The Supreme Court tries to take powers from the other branches.
c)
The President tries to take power from Congress and the Courts.
d)
Congress is stronger than the other branches.
56.
This image illustrates powers belonging to which branch of government?
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
National Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
d)
Executive Branch
57.
Which statements correctly match the numbers?
a)
1 - Declare laws unconstitutional; 2 - Impeach Federal Officials
b)
1 - Call a Special Session; 2 - Veto Bills
1 - Veto Bills; 2 - Declare Laws Unconcsitutional
1 - Veto Bills; 2 - Declare Laws Unconcsitutional
c)
1 - Override Vetoes; 2 - Declare laws Unconstitutional
d)
1 - Nominate Judges; 2 - Impeach Federal Officials
58.
Which of the following best replaces the questions marks in the image provided?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
59.
Rita buys a newspaper every day in order to read about an upcoming election. Which civic responsibility is she demonstrating?
a)
Communicating with government officials
b)
Staying informed of current issues
c)
Influencing government actions
d)
Participating in a political campaign
60.
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside." This excerpt is from which amendment?
a)
13th
b)
14th
c)
15th
d)
12th
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