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WorksheetsMr. Griswold's Big Honking Civics SOL Review
Total questions: 126
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
legal process to obtain citizenship
a)
bill
b)
civics
c)
naturalization
d)
revenue
2.
a proposed law
a)
bill
b)
revenue
c)
rule of law
d)
jurisdiction
3.
normally the largest territorial and political subdivision of a state
a)
civics
b)
county
c)
city
d)
megalopolis
4.
court's authority to hear and decide a case
a)
naturalization
b)
executive order
c)
jurisdiction
d)
expressed power
5.
state official in charge of representing the state in legal matters
a)
Attorney General
b)
Governor
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Auditor
6.
idea that even the government must follow the law
a)
rule of law
b)
jurisdiction
c)
executive order
d)
checks and balances
7.
the study of the rights and duties of citizens
a)
civics
b)
geography
c)
law
d)
geology
8.
group that elects the president and the vice president
a)
Senate
b)
Supreme Court
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Electoral College
9.
has the final authority on interpreting the Constitution
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Supreme Court
d)
Electoral College
10.
the money a business receives from selling its goods and services
a)
revenue
b)
price
c)
taxes
d)
export
11.
Which document is an addition to the U.S. Constitution that gives people personal freedoms?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Gettysburg Address
c)
Emancipation Declaration
d)
Declaration of Independence
12.
group that elects the president and the vice president
a)
Senate
b)
Supreme Court
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Electoral College
13.
has the final authority on interpreting the Constitution
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Supreme Court
d)
Electoral College
14.
the money a business receives from selling its goods and services
a)
revenue
b)
price
c)
taxes
d)
export
15.
Which document is an addition to the U.S. Constitution that gives people personal freedoms?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Gettysburg Address
c)
Emancipation Declaration
d)
Declaration of Independence
16.
Which of the following protects the right of Americans to publish newspapers, magazines, and books?
a)
states' rights
b)
freedom of religion
c)
freedom of the press
d)
separation of powers
17.
Powers held by both the state and federal governments are called
a)
concurrent powers
b)
express powers
c)
implied powers
d)
preexisting powers
18.
When U.S. citizens elect members of Congress, they are practicing
a)
authoritarianism
b)
direct democracy
c)
representative democracy
d)
totalitarianism
19.
Which branch of government has the highest level of authority?
a)
city
b)
county
c)
state
d)
federal
20.
In which system are economic decisions based upon price?
a)
market economy
b)
command economy
c)
communist economy
d)
traditional economy
21.
What is another name for the legislative branch of the government?
a)
Cabinet
b)
President
c)
Congress
d)
Supreme Court
22.
The president's main job is to
a)
carry out laws
b)
declare war
c)
make laws
d)
pardon criminals
23.
The Cabinet is made up of
a)
economic advisers
b)
foreign policy advisers
c)
intelligence officers
d)
the heads of 15 departments
24.
What is economics?
a)
the financial well-being of a country
b)
the study of how people make decisions with limited resources
c)
the goods and services a country produces
d)
the way a society organizes the production of goods
25.
What type of economy does the U.S. have?
a)
market economy
b)
mixed market economy
c)
command economy
d)
traditional economy
26.
The elastic clause allows Congress to
a)
regulate trade between the states
b)
tax U.S. citizens in times of economic crisis
c)
stretch its powers to meet new needs
d)
make treaties with foreign countries
27.
What are the three economic questions all societies must answer?
a)
what, how, and for whom to produce
b)
when, where, and how to produce
c)
where, why, and how many to produce
d)
why, what, and where to produce
28.
Presidential appointees to head cabinet departments and other top offices must be approved by
a)
the vice president
b)
Congress
c)
the Supreme Court
d)
the Senate
29.
The job of an appeals court is to
a)
review decisions made in lower courts
b)
sentence people who are convicted in federal courts
c)
decide the defendant's guilt or innocence
d)
decide whether a law is allowable by the U.S. Constitution
30.
How many U.S. Senators are there?
a)
435
b)
50
c)
2
d)
100
31.
Which of the following is a right only for U.S. citizens?
a)
vote
b)
hold a job
c)
attend school
d)
attend church
32.
a)
Women were allowed to contribute to political campaigns.
b)
Women were allowed to hold citizenship rights.
c)
Women were allowed to hold public offices.
d)
Women were allowed to vote in national elections.
33.
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
34.
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.
35.
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.
36.
Which branch can declare war?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
37.
"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
38.
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
39.
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
40.
Which amendment to the Constitution states that the two ways to become a U.S. citizen are:
1. Born in the country
2. Naturalization (legal process of obtaining citizenship)
1. Born in the country
2. Naturalization (legal process of obtaining citizenship)
a)
1st Amendment
b)
8th Amendment
c)
14th Amendment
d)
The U.S. Constitution stated that from the beginning.
41.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was a model for ...
a)
The U.S. Constitution
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Magna Carta
42.
What does Consent of the Governed/Popular Sovereignty mean?
a)
If Donald Trump and an immigrant commit the same crime, they will get the same punishment.
b)
American citizens are the source of any/all governmental power.
c)
Representative Government
d)
Democracy
43.
Where do all the powers of the Local Gov't in Virginia come from?
a)
VA Declaration of Rights & VA Constitution
b)
VA Bill of Rights & General Assembly
c)
VA Constitution & General Assembly
d)
The Governor & VA General Assembly
44.
Rights that can't be taken away are called ...
a)
Rights that are specified in the Articles of Confederation.
b)
Alienable Rights
c)
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
d)
Unalienable rights
45.
Naturalization is...
a)
The legal process of becoming a U.S. citizen.
b)
Spending time in nature to become more natural.
c)
Getting automatic citizenship because you were born in the U.S.
d)
Having to know U.S. history and basic math facts in a test to become a citizen.
46.
Local laws are called ...
a)
The same as state and national laws.
b)
Laws
c)
Ordinances
d)
Odrinances
47.
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
48.
What would be the best title for the following bullet point statements?
* organize to win elections
* influence public policy
* Reflect both liberal and conservative views
*Defining themselves in a way that appeals to the political center
* organize to win elections
* influence public policy
* Reflect both liberal and conservative views
*Defining themselves in a way that appeals to the political center
a)
Similarities between political parties
b)
Characteristics of third parties
c)
Mass media role in election
d)
Differences between political parties
49.
What do we call political parties that introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue?
a)
Two party system
b)
Democrats
c)
Republicans
d)
Third parties
50.
Which of the following is not a requirement to vote in Virginia?
a)
Citizen of the United States
b)
Resident of Virginia
c)
Read, Speak, and write English
d)
At least 18 years old
51.
A state's electoral votes are based on ___.
a)
population
b)
land size
c)
popularity
d)
Income
52.
In most states the presidential nominee that wins the most votes, wins the sates electoral votes. What do we call this?
a)
Precinct
b)
Winner take all
c)
Landslide
d)
Primary Election
53.
What would be the best title for the following bullet points?
* Identifying candidates
* Emphasizing selected issues
* Writing editorials, creating political cartoons, publishing op ed pieces
* Broadcasting different points of view
* Identifying candidates
* Emphasizing selected issues
* Writing editorials, creating political cartoons, publishing op ed pieces
* Broadcasting different points of view
a)
Functions of political parties
b)
Mass media roles in elections
c)
rising campaign costs
d)
Electoral college process
54.
This branch of government execute the laws of the land and is defined in the article two of the Constitution.
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
55.
Which branch of government is defined by article one of the Constitution?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
56.
Which branch prepares the budget for congressional action?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
57.
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
58.
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
59.
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
60.
Legislative powers that are specifically listed in the Constitution are __________.
a)
implied
b)
Implicit
c)
expressed
d)
expressive
61.
Which branch approves (confirms) presidential appointments?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
62.
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
63.
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
64.
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
65.
Which word means two houses?
a)
bilateral
b)
bicameral
c)
bicasa
d)
biometic
66.
Which Amendment state the following: powers not given to the National government by the Constitution of the United States of America are reserved to the states?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
d)
16th Amendment
67.
What do we call the system where power is shared between the state and national government?
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
68.
Which level of government is supreme?
a)
national/federal
b)
state
c)
local
d)
they are all equal
69.
Which level can conduct foreign policy, regulate commerce, and provide for the common defense?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
National
d)
State
70.
Which level can collect taxes and pass laws?
a)
National (federal)
b)
State
c)
Both
71.
______________ exist when federal mandates require state actions without adequate funding.
a)
Happiness
b)
War
c)
Uncertainty
d)
Tensions
72.
The Constitution of the United States under Articles I, II, III defines the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the national government. What do we refer to this as?
a)
Checks and balance
b)
Separation of powers
c)
Federalism
73.
Which Court:
*9 justices, no jury
* Rules on laws and cases dealing with the US Constitution
* Limited Jurisdiction on Constitution issues
*9 justices, no jury
* Rules on laws and cases dealing with the US Constitution
* Limited Jurisdiction on Constitution issues
a)
U.S. Supreme Court
b)
Virginia Supreme Court
c)
U.S. Court of Appeals
d)
U.S. District Court
74.
Put the following in order:
A. If guilty, ask for an appeal
B. A court date and trial is conducted
C. Arraignment: Probable cause is reviewed by a judge, attorney is appointed, and a plea is entered.
D. Arrest as long as there is probable cause
E. Accused may go to jail or be released on bail.
A. If guilty, ask for an appeal
B. A court date and trial is conducted
C. Arraignment: Probable cause is reviewed by a judge, attorney is appointed, and a plea is entered.
D. Arrest as long as there is probable cause
E. Accused may go to jail or be released on bail.
a)
D, E, C,B, A
b)
D, E, B, C, A
c)
D, A, B, E, C
d)
A, B, C, D, E
75.
What do we call the Constitutional protection against unfair government actions and laws?
a)
Justice
b)
Appeal
c)
Due Process
d)
Probable Cause
76.
The __________ Amendment prohibits the national government from acting in an unfair manner.
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
16th
77.
The ____________________ Amendment prohibits state and local governments from acting in an unfair manner.
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
16th
78.
The action of electing state senators to Congress to create legislation is an example of what fundamental political principle?
a)
Consent of the Governed
b)
Representative Government
c)
Democracy
d)
Limited Government
79.
Which document established the idea that all people are created equal under the law and affirmed unalienable rights?
a)
Declaration of independence
b)
U.S. Consitution
c)
The Bill of Rights
d)
The Articles of Confederation
80.
Which document created a weak central government where the major powers resided with the states?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
d)
Bill of Rights
81.
This cartoon illustrates how government officials use the media to —
a)
Communicate with other countries
b)
approve federal legislation
c)
influence political lobbyists
d)
communicate with the public
82.
Which action represents a way the federal government can promote business competition?
a)
Punishing polluters
b)
Regulating investors
c)
Enforcing Tariffs
d)
Prohibiting monopolie
83.
This agreement is an example of how the United States takes part in a -
a)
regulatory organization
b)
military agreement
c)
global economy
d)
financial agreement
84.
Which term completes this economic flow?
a)
Taxes
b)
Income
c)
Savings
d)
Investments
85.
According to this table, what will happen if the price of a slice of pizza decreases from $2.50 to $1.00?
a)
Customers will not buy as much pizza.
b)
Profits of pizza makers will increase.
c)
There will not be enough pizza produced.
d)
The cost of producing pizzas will rise.
86.
Which term best describes the message on this poster?
a)
Insurance
b)
Deposit
c)
Investment
d)
Guarantee
87.
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
88.
Which economic concept is illustrated in these drawings?
a)
Profit Margin
b)
Opportunity Cost
c)
Central Planning
d)
Consumer Soverignity
89.
Which characteristics would make a job seeker in computer programming most desirable?
a)
A person who earned a 2-year associate's degree in general business but has no work experience
b)
A person with a 4-year bachelor's degree and programming experience
c)
A person who recently earned a high school diploma but has no work experience
d)
A person with a doctoral degree in economics and management experience
90.
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
91.
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.
92.
What governmental regulatory agency regulates the disposal of hazardous wastes from hospitals?
a)
Federal communications Commissions (FCC)
b)
Environmental Protection Agency *EPA
c)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
93.
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
94.
The power of the President to choose who he wants to help him
a)
Reserved
b)
Approval
c)
Appointing
d)
Bicameral
95.
Taxes that are collected to pay for government services
a)
Revenue
b)
reserved
c)
expressed
d)
pay roll
96.
The power of Congress to agree to Presidential powers (budgets, etc)
a)
Appointing
b)
Approval
c)
Bicameral
d)
Revenue
97.
The power of the government is divided between the National and state levels
a)
Bicameral
b)
Bureaucracy
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Federalism
98.
Power not given to the National Government is _________ for the states (they can pass those laws)
a)
Derived
b)
Reserved
c)
limited
d)
Denied
99.
What do we call powers that no level of government can use?
a)
Reserved
b)
Limited
c)
Implied
d)
Denied
100.
Local governments __________ their powers from the state Constitution.
a)
Derive
b)
Steal
c)
Borrow
d)
Implied
101.
The term that means our federal government that the President runs
a)
Bureaucracy
b)
Revenue
c)
Legislation
d)
Separation of Powers
102.
Powers that are listed in the Constitution and given to Congress.
a)
Emplied
b)
Expressed
c)
Implied
d)
Implicit
103.
Powers not listed in the Constitution, but Congress may do them
a)
Expressed
b)
Implied
c)
Expression
d)
Implicit
104.
The Speech the President must give to Congress every year.
a)
State of the Union
b)
State of the Onion
c)
State National Address of Policies and laws
d)
Special Session
105.
Seeking to influence law makers to help their "cause"
a)
lobbying
b)
Special interest Groups
c)
Private Financial Institutions
d)
Congress
106.
The Virginia State legislative branch includes the state senate and the ____________ of ____________
a)
House of Delegates
b)
House of Representative
c)
House Targaryn
d)
Parliament
107.
Highest Court in Virginia
a)
Court of Appeals
b)
VA Supreme Court
c)
U.S. Supreme Court
d)
General District Court
108.
The money paid to get a person out of jail.
a)
bail
b)
verdict
c)
complaint
d)
appeal
109.
The Amendment that protects Americans from unfair treatment by the Federal government
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
16th
110.
The point before a trial where a date is set and a plea is entered.
a)
Arraignment
b)
Trial
c)
Appeal
d)
Due Process
111.
What a person on trial enters, guilty or not guilty
a)
Arraignment
b)
Plea
c)
Argument
d)
Appeal
112.
The Amendment that protects Americans from unfair treatment by state governments
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
16th
113.
Amendment for income tax
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
16th
114.
The right of the Supreme Court to review cases
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Unconstitutional
c)
Constitutional
d)
Veto
115.
The legislative branch of a town.
a)
City Council
b)
Town Council
c)
mayor
d)
Board of Supervisors
116.
The leader of the executive branch at the state level.
a)
Governor
b)
President
c)
Mayor
d)
King
117.
The image is an example of a citizen's _______________
a)
Due process rights
b)
1st amendment rights
c)
Bail
d)
Appeal
118.
Which qualification is missing?
a)
Must be a resident of VA
b)
Must complete a voting course
c)
Must be registered for a political party
d)
Must speak, read, and write english
119.
This image depicts which of the similarities of political parties?
a)
Organize to win elections
b)
Influence public policies
c)
Reflect both liberal and conservative views
d)
Define themselves in a way that appeals to the political center
120.
What is the best title for the image?
a)
Private Financial Institutions
b)
Public Works
c)
Types of Economies
d)
Types of Business Structures
121.
What is the missing box?
a)
Traditional
b)
Command
c)
Democracy
d)
Partnership
122.
What is the best title for the images?
a)
Government Regulatory Agencies
b)
Congress
c)
Cabinet Agencies
d)
Branches of Government
123.
Which economic system is being depicted?
a)
Command
b)
Mixed
c)
Free Market
d)
Traditional
124.
What does the image reflect?
a)
A decrease in demand
b)
A decrease in supply
c)
An increase in demand
d)
An increase in consumers
125.
Best title for illustration?
a)
Private goods and services
b)
Public goods and services
126.
Which Amendment?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
14th Amendment
d)
16th Amendment
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