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WorksheetsWyatt CE SOL Prep Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 49mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles.
2. Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write words in English.
Which title would best fit these two statements?
2. Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, and write words in English.
Which title would best fit these two statements?
a)
Presidential Nomination Process
b)
Naturalization Process
c)
Congressional Nomination Process
d)
Voter Registration Process
2.
All of the following freedoms are protected under the First Amendment EXCEPT —
a)
religion
b)
press
c)
speech
d)
privacy
3.
Which of the following is NOT a result of immigration and naturalization?
a)
New foods are available
b)
New holidays are introduced
c)
Society becomes more diverse
d)
Children attend school
4.
Which amendment protects us from unfair actions by state governments?
a)
14th
b)
5th
c)
1st
d)
21st
5.
Which amendment protects the right to join an interest group?
a)
4th
b)
10th
c)
5th
d)
1st
6.
All of the following are duties EXCEPT —
a)
serving on a jury or as a witness in court
b)
serving in the armed forces if called
c)
paying taxes
d)
voting
7.
Obeying the law, paying taxes, and serving in court are examples of a citizen's —
a)
duties
b)
liberties
c)
responsibilities
d)
individual rights
8.
This picture of a juror's name tag illustrates what duty of citizens?
a)
Attending school
b)
Obeying the law
c)
Paying taxes
d)
Serving in court
9.
Which American civic action is a duty rather than a responsibility?
a)
Jury service
b)
Voting in elections
c)
Volunteering
d)
Supporting a political party
10.
Which of the following best represents a civic responsibility?
a)
Registering for the draft
b)
Participating in government
c)
Serving on a jury
d)
Paying income taxes
11.
Hannah is fifteen years old and is concerned about the water quality of the river near a local chemical industry. The following actions can be taken by Hannah EXCEPT—
a)
keeping informed about news regarding the industry and measures taken to protect the river
b)
registering to vote and then voting for the candidate that has promised to protect the river
c)
volunteering for a political candidate that is promising to create laws to protect the river
d)
contacting an elected official to encourage the creation of an ordinance to protect the river
12.
In order for the government to provide basic services, its citizens must —
a)
serve in the military
b)
pay taxes
c)
serve on a jury
d)
obey laws
13.
In which scenario is someone demonstrating concern for the welfare of the community?
a)
Rebecca visits her grandmother in a local nursing home every Sunday evening.
b)
Vanessa saves her allowance so she can purchase video games from a local store
c)
Derick mows his grass and maintains the plants in his front yard.
d)
Tyson collects canned foods from local businesses to take to the local food pantry.
14.
Citizens elect other people to make laws on their behalf.
a)
Rule of Law
b)
Representative Government
c)
Consent of the Governed
d)
Limited Government
15.
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
16.
The government is not all powerful: it can only do certain things.
a)
Consent of the Governed
b)
Representative Government
c)
Limited Goverment
d)
Rule of Law
17.
Who holds the power in the U.S. Government
a)
The President
b)
The Military
c)
The People
d)
The Federal Government
18.
The people are the source of all power and the government only functions if the people trust it and are satisfied.
a)
Democracy
b)
Consent of the Government
c)
Limited Government
d)
Consent of the Governed
19.
A Virginia Delegate was arrested and put in jail for the crime of accepting bribes.
a)
Limited Government
b)
Democracy
c)
Consent of the Governed
d)
Rule of Law
20.
Terry McAuliffe was elected governor by the people of Virginia.
a)
Representative Government
b)
Consent of the Governed
c)
Democracy
d)
Limited Government
21.
The March on Washington in 1963 was a protest for Civil Rights.
a)
Democracy
b)
Representative Government
c)
Limited Government
d)
Rule of Law
22.
1. Voter turnout occurs more frequently during ________ elections than at any other time.
a)
city and county
b)
state elections
c)
local elections
d)
presidential elections
23.
1. When a voter is considering which candidate to support, it is helpful to:
a)
Watch/attend debates
b)
attend as many candidate rallies as possible
c)
A listen to what the neighbors think is best.
d)
A read only the campaign literature to get the “real” facts.
24.
Which of the following factors does NOT distinguish voters and nonvoters?
a)
Race
b)
Education
c)
Age
d)
Income
25.
Voter turnout during elections in the United States has not been high. Which of the following is the most common reason for poor voter turnout?
a)
Illness
b)
Lack of Interest
c)
Lack of education
d)
No transportation
26.
The American political system is best described as a:
a)
Three party system
b)
Bicameral System
c)
One party system
d)
Two party system
27.
The primary role of a third party is to:
a)
To help the best candidate win the election
b)
To keep the best candidate from winning.
c)
To inform the public about the shortcomings of the other parties.
d)
To introduce new ideas or to push for a particular issue.
28.
Political parties organize
a)
influence public policies
b)
To win elections
c)
Reflect the liberal views with some consideration given to the conservative side on some issues.
d)
appeal to both conservative and liberal extremes
29.
Which of the following can have the most impact on a political election?
a)
Churches
b)
Campaign speeches
c)
The
mass media
d)
Political Action Committees
30.
Which of the following is not an example of mass media?
a)
Community meetings
b)
Television
c)
Radio
d)
Books
31.
What does PAC's stand for?
a)
Political Action Committees
b)
Partisan
Action Committee
c)
Political Action Congress
d)
People Action Committees
32.
What is campaign finance reform?
a)
an effort to increase the amount of money that
can be contributed to politicians
b)
an effort to limit the amount of money that can be donated to a politicians
c)
a movement to give national committees all
donations for popular politicians
d)
Laws the reform the amount of money politicians can borrow from the political parties
33.
Casting the official vote for the winning candidate in the presidential elections is the primary function of the:
a)
Electorates
b)
Electoral College
c)
Senate
d)
Political Parties
34.
When it comes to nominating a person for the office of President
a)
The candidate is nominated by the political party
b)
The candidate is nominated by Congress
c)
The candidate is nominated by the electorates
d)
The candidate is nominated by the electoral college
35.
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.
36.
According to the image provided, which level of government holds the most power?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Local
d)
County
37.
Which branch of government does NOT belong when describing VA?
a)
Federal
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
Judicial
38.
What is Virginia's legislative body (branch) called?
a)
Congress
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
General Assembly
39.
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
40.
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
41.
Which of the following best replaces the questions marks in the image provided?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
42.
What do these jobs do for the Governor?
-Cabinet Secretaries
-Department Agencies
-Commissions
-Regulatory Boards
-Cabinet Secretaries
-Department Agencies
-Commissions
-Regulatory Boards
a)
carry out laws
b)
make laws
c)
interpret laws
43.
Which role of the governor is Governor McAuliffe demonstrating below? (hint: he is making the State of the Commonwealth Address)
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Chief of Party
c)
Chief Administrator
d)
Chief Legislator
44.
How many levels of courts are in Virginia?
a)
4
b)
3
c)
2 1/2
d)
0
45.
Any power not given to the national government is reserved to the-
a)
highest bidder
b)
wealthy landowners
c)
citizens
d)
states
46.
Which level of government does the Cabinet serve?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Both
47.
Which level of government does the Agencies serve?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Both
48.
One of the Governor's powers is to excuse a convicted criminal of any wrongdoing. This is called a-
a)
hall pass
b)
pardon
c)
impeach
d)
veto
49.
Chief of State, Party Chief, Chief Legislator, Chief Administrator, Commander in Chief. Which executive officer in Virginia fulfills these roles?
a)
Delegate
b)
Lt. Governor
c)
Attorney General
d)
Governor
50.
When the Governor sends the VA National Guard in to protect Virginia Citizens he's acting as-
a)
Party Chief
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Legislator
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