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WorksheetsFinal SOL Review Quiz #2
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who has the most influence in a free market economic system?
a)
Lawyers
b)
Producers
c)
Suppliers
d)
Consumers
2.
Which is not a step in criminal court proceedings?
a)
arraignment
b)
appeal
c)
ticket issued
d)
prosecution of defendant
3.
If the opposition is doing something the party believes is wrong, the party informs the public of these grievances. This is an attempt to attract new voters in future elections.
a)
recruit and nominate candidates
b)
educate the elecorate
c)
help candidates win elections
d)
monitor the actions of officeholders
4.
rising campaign costs
a)
require candidates to conduct extensive fundraising activities
b)
open the opportunities for many people to run for office
c)
give an advantage to middle income and poor candidates
d)
discourage the development of PACs
5.
Why is the electoral college system not fair?
a)
it forces candidates to spend too much campaign money in small states
b)
it favors the two-party system
c)
it favors third parties
d)
it creates less participation
6.
a)
recruiting and nominating candidates
b)
educating the electorate
c)
help candidates win elections
d)
monitor the actions of officeholders
7.
which states can change the election results if there is a tight election
a)
less populated states
b)
more populated states
c)
states with more land
d)
states with less land
8.
voter registration closes _____ days before elections
a)
20
b)
22
c)
25
d)
30
9.
introduce new ideas, press for a particular issue, revolve around a political personality
a)
political parties
b)
third parties
c)
democrat party
d)
republican party
10.
Only citizens that _____ may participate in primary and general elections.
a)
pass a test
b)
register
c)
pay
d)
vote
11.
which level of election is most likely to have more voter participation?
a)
senator
b)
mayor
c)
governor
d)
presidential
12.
How is the number of electoral votes decided for each state?
a)
population of the state
b)
by the number of senators in each state
c)
by the number of representatives in the House of Representatives
d)
by the state's Congressional representation
13.
Identify candidates, emphasize the issues, write editorials, political cartoons, op-ed pieces, broadcast different points of view... these are all....
a)
functions of political parties
b)
stated in a party's platform
c)
mass media roles in elections
d)
similarities in political parties
14.
what is the name for the process used to select the president and vice president of the United States?
a)
winner take all
b)
electoral college
c)
popular vote
d)
majority vote
15.
This announcement is referring to powers belonging to the -
a)
Executive Branch of the national government
b)
Legislative Branch of the state government
c)
Legislative Branch of the national government
d)
Executive Branch of the state government
16.
This headline demonstrates a power of which branch of government?
a)
State executive
b)
State legislative
c)
Federal executive
d)
Federal legislative
17.
According to the image provided, which level of government holds the most power?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Local
d)
County
18.
This image illustrates powers belonging to which branch of government?
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
National Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
d)
Executive Branch
19.
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.
20.
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
21.
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
22.
Which responsibility completes this table?
a)
Establishes Public Schools
b)
Imposes Traffic Fines
c)
Licenses New Cars
d)
Conducts Foreign Policy
23.
Which of the following best replaces the questions marks in the image provided?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
24.
The structure of Virginia's Government is established by which document?
a)
U.S. Constitution
b)
Virginia Constitution
c)
Virginia Declarations of Rights
d)
Virginia Bill of Rights
25.
enforces laws & selects deputies, chief law-enforcement official in some county governments
a)
sheriff
b)
county clerk
c)
county treasurer
d)
county auditor
26.
keeps a record of actions and decisions of the county board, as well as records of births, deaths, marriages, and election results
a)
sheriff
b)
county clerk
c)
county treasurer
d)
county auditor
27.
takes care of the county's funds
a)
sheriff
b)
county clerk
c)
county treasurer
d)
county auditor
28.
basic plan of government granted by state legislatures to local government
a)
charter
b)
county
c)
municipality
d)
city
29.
represents the state government in county trials
a)
district attorney
b)
county clerk
c)
county treasurer
d)
county auditor
30.
chief executive of a city government
a)
town meeting
b)
township
c)
constable
d)
mayor
31.
executive of the school district
a)
superintendent
b)
county clerk
c)
county treasurer
d)
county auditor
32.
Put the following steps in order:
A. Debating the bill on the house floor
B. introducing a bill by a senator or representative
C. Voting on the bill in each house
D. Sending the bill to the president to sign into law
E. Working in Committees
A. Debating the bill on the house floor
B. introducing a bill by a senator or representative
C. Voting on the bill in each house
D. Sending the bill to the president to sign into law
E. Working in Committees
a)
D, C, E, A, B
b)
B, A, E, C, D
c)
B, E, A, C, D
d)
B,E,A, D, C
33.
What title would best categorize the following bullet points:
* Recruiting and nominating candidates
* Educating the electorate about campaign issues
* Helping candidates win elections
*Monitoring actions of officeholders
* Recruiting and nominating candidates
* Educating the electorate about campaign issues
* Helping candidates win elections
*Monitoring actions of officeholders
a)
Similarities between political parties
b)
Differences between political parties
c)
Mass Media's role in elections
d)
Functions of political parties
34.
The federal legislative branch is made up of the Congress. What are the two house in Congress?
a)
House of Representatives and Senate
b)
Senate and the House of Delegates
35.
President Obama endorses Hilary Clinton for president. Which presidential role would this be?
a)
Commander in Chief
b)
Chief of State
c)
Chief executive
d)
Chief of Party
36.
The president going to France to meet with foreign leaders to discuss how to reduce emissions would be an example of which role?
a)
Chief Legislator
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief citizen
37.
Which branch prepares the budget for congressional action?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
38.
Legislative powers that are specifically listed in the Constitution are __________.
a)
implied
b)
Implicit
c)
expressed
d)
expressive
39.
Which branch approves (confirms) presidential appointments?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
40.
The Supreme court declaring a law unconstitutional through judicial review is an example of the _________________.
a)
Judicial branch check on legislative
b)
Legislative check on Judicial
c)
Executive check on Legislative
d)
Executive check on Judicial
41.
If a president is impeached this is an example of _____________.
a)
Legislative branch check on judicial
b)
Legislative check on executive
c)
Judicial check on executive
d)
Executive check on Legislative
42.
Which level of government is supreme?
a)
national/federal
b)
state
c)
local
d)
they are all equal
43.
Which economic concept is illustrated in these drawings?
a)
Profit Margin
b)
Opportunity Cost
c)
Central Planning
d)
Consumer Soverignity
44.
Sal lives in an economy where he is told what to produce by the government. His economy lacks consumer choice. What type of economy does Sal live in?
a)
Free Market
b)
Mixed
c)
Traditional
d)
Command
45.
The radio DJ on Z104 aired a portiono f his broadcast that was inappropriate and against the law. Which governmental regulatory agency will most likely levy a fine and/or penalty against the radio station?
a)
Federal Trade Commission
b)
Federal Communications Commission
c)
Consumer Protection Safety Commission
d)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
46.
If the state of Virginia decided to buy and sell goods with a foreign company, which governmental regulatory agency would be required to approve this venture?
a)
Environmental Protection Agency
b)
Interstate Commerce Commission
c)
Securities and Exchange Commission
d)
Federal Trade Commission.
47.
When the government uses tax dollars to purchase products and/or services from the public, they are participating in what economists consider the --
a)
spread of money
b)
economic flow
c)
purchasing of stocks
d)
stock purchase
48.
Counties in VA have an elected ______. They enact ordinances and adopt an annual budget.
a)
general assembly
b)
city council
c)
congress
d)
board of supervisors
49.
Each VA incorporated town has a ___________. They enact ordinances and adopt an annual budget.
a)
school board
b)
board of supervisors
c)
town council
d)
sheriff
50.
Who can be hired by the county, town, or city legislative branch to over see the operations of the local government?
a)
mayor
b)
a school board
c)
a sheriff
d)
a manager
51.
Which is not a power of Virginia local government?
a)
educate children
b)
protect the environment and regulate land use
c)
regulate currency
d)
collect taxes
52.
Which is not a power of Virginia local government?
a)
enforce state and local laws
b)
conduct foreign policy
c)
promote public health
d)
protect public safety
53.
Elected officials in Virginia write laws and take action in response to-
a)
the US judiciary
b)
the US president
c)
problems or issues
d)
the US Congress
54.
When the governor meets with members of state agencies he is fulfilling what role?
a)
Chief of State
b)
Chief Administrator
c)
Commander-in-Chief
d)
Party Chief
55.
Second in command of the executive branch at the state level is the ___.
a)
Mayor
b)
President
c)
State Justice
d)
Lieutenant Governor
56.
Gov. McAuliffe delivers State of the Commonwealth Address as___.
a)
Chief Administrator
b)
Chief of State
c)
Chief Legislator
d)
Commander-in-Chief
57.
Which action by the Governor of Virginia is an example of maintaining public safety?
a)
Delivering a speech to the General Assembly of Virginia
b)
Sending Virginia’s National Guard to help after a disaster
c)
Working on Virginia’s budget with the Secretary of Finance
d)
Attending a meeting on the Virginia economy
58.
What is the job of state regulatory agencies?
a)
Help the governor sign or veto laws
b)
Help the governor make and approve a budget
c)
Help the congress propose laws
d)
Help the governor enforce and administer laws
59.
Who is in charge of the executive branch of the state government and how long is the term in office?
a)
Representatives
Four Years
Four Years
b)
President
Two Years
Two Years
c)
Attorney General
Two Years
Two Years
d)
Governor
Four Years
Four Years
60.
What refers to powers given to state governments but not to the national government and are secured by the 10th Amendment?
a)
Implied powers
b)
Concurrent powers
c)
Reserved powers
d)
Enumerated powers
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