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WorksheetsSOL Review: Civics & Econ
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 6mins
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Class
Date
1.
What is the role of the states in the Amendment process?
a)
they ratify amendments
b)
they propose amendments
c)
they determine whether amendments are constitutional
d)
the states do not play a role
2.
What principle of gov't is represented by the following statement?
"The people are the source of the Government's power"
"The people are the source of the Government's power"
a)
rule of law
b)
consent of the governed
c)
absolute power
d)
limited gov't
3.
What goal of the Constitution is filled if CA and KY work together to solve common problems?
a)
establish justice
b)
provide for the common defense
c)
form a more perfect union
d)
promote the general welfare
4.
What explains why the U.S. Constitution was written?
a)
VA Statute for Religious Freedom
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Preamble
5.
What best completes the empty box?
a)
vetoed by the President
b)
proposed by Congress
c)
reviewed by the Supreme Court
d)
proposed by the General Assembly
6.
What provides for majority rule and also protects minority rights?
a)
Constitution
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Charters of the VA Company of London
d)
Articles of Confederation
7.
There are ___ ways to propose a Constitutional Amendment.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
8.
This document is the
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Preamble
d)
Declaration of Independence
9.
What two groups carry out the process of amending the Constitution?
a)
Congress & Supreme Court
b)
Congress & States
c)
Executive Branch and Judicial Branch
d)
Congress and the President
10.
What does a person NOT have to study in order to become a U.S. citizen?
a)
U.S. History
b)
U.S. Gov't
c)
English
d)
Science
11.
Voting is a _____________________.
a)
duty
b)
responsibility
12.
The ____ Amendment protects U.S. citizens from unfair actions by state gov'ts.
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
14th
d)
16th
13.
This image represents what Amendment?
a)
1st
b)
3rd
c)
5th
d)
14th
14.
Read this sign.
Why does Jill most likely want people to vote for her?
Why does Jill most likely want people to vote for her?
a)
she wants to make her community a better place
b)
she wants more friends
c)
she wants to be famous
d)
she wants to create laws that benefit her
15.
A state's congressional representation determines its:
a)
population
b)
veto power
c)
governor
d)
electoral votes
16.
After a bill is sent out of committee, it is
a)
introduced to Congress.
b)
signed into law.
c)
debated on the floor of the House of Representatives.
d)
vetoed by the President.
17.
The __________ branch of gov't is responsible for making sure that laws are carried out.
a)
executive
b)
judicial
c)
legislative
18.
As the ceremonial head of the gov't, the President is exercising which power?
a)
Commander in Chief
b)
Chief of State
c)
Chief Executive
d)
Chief Citizen
19.
This headline is most closely related to ________ powers.
a)
expressed
b)
implied
c)
reserved
d)
denied
20.
Consumers in the U.S. economy do what?
a)
buy all goods at any price
b)
determine through their purchases what will be produced
c)
make most products for themselves
21.
What best describes the U.S. economic system?
a)
traditional
b)
command
c)
mixed
d)
free market
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