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WorksheetsSOL Remediation
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
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1.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was important because it
a)
ended taxes in the colony of Virginia
b)
started the first elected lawmaking assembly in Virginia
c)
declared independence from Great Britain
d)
served as the model for the U.S. Bill of Rights
2.
Electing a member of Congress is an example of which fundamental principle of United States government?
a)
Consent of the governed
b)
Limited government
c)
Representative government
d)
Rule of law
3.
The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States expresses the purposes of the government. One of the purposes is to “establish justice”. This means to -
a)
guarantee states have reserved powers
b)
guarantee open trade with foreign nations
c)
establish a court system to protect due process rights
d)
establish domestic peace among states
4.
The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the writing of which document?
a)
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
d)
The United States Constitution
5.
The Articles of Confederation maintained that the major powers of government resided with the -
a)
colonists
b)
federal government
c)
legislative branch
d)
state governments
6.
A goal of the founding fathers was to guarantee that the states would operate as a united country rather than 13 separate states. Which part of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States supports this goal?
a)
"...ensure domestic tranquility (peace)..."
b)
"...provide for the common defense..."
c)
"... form a more perfect union..."
d)
"... establish justice..."
7.
An example of limited government would be -
a)
people of the United States electing an elector rather than the actual president
b)
Congress placing a tariff on imports from Brazil
c)
the President choosing the Supreme Court justices without interference from Congress
d)
the House of Representatives cannot make a law establishing a national religion
8.
What is the basic significance of the United States Constitution?
a)
It outlines rules for trade with other nations of the world.
b)
It establishes structure for a national government.
c)
It sets forth ways of conducting warfare.
d)
It provides methods and rules for forming state governments.
9.
Which document established the first form of national government for the newly independent states?
a)
The Articles of Confederation
b)
The Charters of the Virginia Company of London
c)
The Constitution of the United States
d)
The Declaration of Independence
10.
The Declaration of Independence is significant because it was –
a)
the peace treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War
b)
an explanation of why the colonists wanted to separate from Great Britain
c)
the first ten amendments to the Constitution
d)
the document that the Articles of Confederation replaced
11.
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of American government?
a)
The right of women to vote
b)
The right to privacy while voting
c)
The consent of the governed
d)
All residents may vote
12.
All of the following are true of the Articles of Confederation except -
a)
the states had little power
b)
it created a weak central government
c)
the national government had no power to tax
d)
it gave no power to enforce laws
13.
What are the first 3 words of the U.S constitution?
a)
Life liberty and happiness
b)
We the people
c)
Libery or death
d)
We the kings
14.
What is the U.S Constitution?
a)
Supreme law of the land
b)
An amendment
c)
A system of government
d)
A group of people who make laws
15.
What are the three branches of government?
a)
Congress, Presidents, Judges
b)
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
c)
Executive, Legislative, Senate
d)
Judicial, House of Representatives, Senate
16.
Whats does the Judicial Branch of government do?
a)
Supervies laws,
b)
Make laws
c)
Carry out the laws.
d)
Explain the laws.
17.
What does the Legislative Branch of government do?
a)
Carry out the laws
b)
Approve the laws
c)
Make the laws
d)
Supervise the law
18.
What does the Executive Branch of goernment do?
a)
Makes laws official
b)
Make laws
c)
Supervise laws
d)
Doesn't have anything to do with laws
19.
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
a)
Freedom of Religion
b)
Freedom of writing
c)
Right to tell people not to vote
d)
Freedom of clothes/ design
20.
The Constitution creates a strong central government with ______ branches that have separate but equal powers.
a)
3
b)
1
c)
2
d)
5
21.
When one makes an economic decision, (like buying new shoes), in favor of purchasing something else, (like a meal at a restaurant), what they give up is ______________
a)
an opportunity cost
b)
a capital resource
c)
an economic bargain
d)
a fair deal
22.
What amendment protects the freedom to petition or ask government to fix problems?
a)
Amendment 2
b)
Amendment 4
c)
Amendment 10
d)
Amendment 1
23.
What amendment states that all powers not given to the Federal government are left to the people and the states?
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 10
c)
Amendment 5
Amendment 5
Amendment 5
d)
Amendment 19
24.
State governments may do which of the following?
a)
Deploy the U.S. Navy
b)
Send out the state National Guard
c)
Print and Coin Money
d)
Choose U.S. Supreme Court Justices.
25.
In the President's State of the Union address, he proposed several ideas for new laws, such as highway improvement. In this role he is acting as Chief Legislator and influencing future _______________________
a)
Wars
b)
Court Cases
c)
Campaigns
d)
Laws
26.
After a tax bill is introduced in the Senate, it is first worked on and voted in _________________
a)
the Senate Finance Committee
b)
The House of Representatives
c)
the whole U.S Senate
d)
The Supreme Court
27.
When the U.S Senate approves a Presidential Appointment such as, confirming the new Secretary of State, they are acting on the following type of Check and Balance.
a)
State Judicial
b)
Federal Executive
c)
Federal Legislative
d)
State Legislative
28.
The Judicial Branch's main power is to interpret laws and determine if they follow the U.S. Constitution. This precedent was first set in Marbury v. Madison in 1803. What is this called?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Veto Legislation
c)
Impeach Officials
d)
Democracy
29.
The buying and selling of goods and services based upon supply and demand, describes a ___________________________
a)
market economy
b)
household
c)
factory
d)
command economy
30.
Power that is separate, as well as shared between the national and state government is known as ______________________
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
democracy
c)
rule of law
d)
federalism
31.
When there is a large supply of leftover candy after Halloween, and low demand, the price of the candy usually _________________.
a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
stays the same
32.
In order to guarantee that accused persons receive a fair trial, citizens have the responsibility to serve on _____________ if called to do so.
a)
juries
b)
panels
c)
committees
d)
associations
33.
The Virginia General Assembly makes laws to restrict smoking, set speed limits, and require certain vaccinations because it cares about:
a)
the U.S. Military
b)
Foreign Policy
c)
Public Health and Safety
d)
the Federal Budget
34.
Who serves as commander-in-chief of Virginia’s armed forces?
a)
Lieutenant Governor
b)
Lieutenant Governor
c)
Governor
d)
Attorney General
35.
What document gives VA government its power?
a)
The United States Constitution
b)
The Virginia Constitution
c)
The Bill of Rights
d)
The Declaration of Independence
36.
Which of the following is NOT something the General Assembly makes decisions about?
a)
Education
b)
Environment
c)
Foreign policy
d)
Public Health
37.
Which step is NOT involved in good decision-making?
a)
Acting on the first idea that comes to mind
b)
Stating what the problem is
c)
Evaluating alternative actions
d)
Expressing a position and standing by it
38.
The highest leader of a city
a)
Mayor
b)
Governor
c)
President
d)
Pastor
39.
Sharing Power between the National and States' governments.
a)
Federalism
b)
enumerated
c)
expressed
d)
delegated
40.
Public health, safety and welfare are responsibilities of the -
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Local
41.
Who has legislative powers in county governments?
a)
City Council
b)
Board of Supervisors
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Mayor
42.
Which is correct? (remember this)
1) A manager is someone who is hired by the legislative branch to help oversee functions of the county.
2) A manager is someone who is elected to the legislative branch to help oversee functions of the county.
1) A manager is someone who is hired by the legislative branch to help oversee functions of the county.
2) A manager is someone who is elected to the legislative branch to help oversee functions of the county.
a)
1
b)
2
43.
What document and law-making body gives powers to the local governments in Virginia?
a)
Articles of Confederation, General Assembly
b)
Federalist #10, US Congress
c)
Virginia Constitution, The General Assembly
d)
US Constitution, US Congress
44.
What are the two houses in the Virginia General Assembly?
a)
Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor
b)
State Senate and House of Delegates
c)
Senate and House of Representatives
d)
Supreme Court and Circuit Courts
45.
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
46.
Administering flu shot, monitoring pandemics, and protecting your safety on roads are primarily responsibilities of which LEVEL of government?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Both national and state. These are shared powers.
d)
Neither National nor State. These are denied powers.
47.
Businesses in Georgia sell peanuts to businesses in all 49 other states. Which level of government would be responsible for regulating this business between states?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Both national and state - These are shared powers.
d)
Neither national nor state – These are denied powers.
48.
Taxing citizens and making laws are responsibilities of which LEVEL of government?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Both national and state - These are shared powers.
d)
Neither national nor state – These are denied powers.
49.
You committed a crime in Virginia Beach and after a long process your case is heard in the highest court in Virginia. What is the name of the highest court in Virginia?
a)
U.S. District Court
b)
U.S. Supreme Court
c)
VA Supreme Court
d)
VA Circuit Court
50.
The _____ makes laws in Virginia to approve the budget.
a)
Governor
b)
General Assembly
c)
Congress
d)
Mayor
51.
“General Assembly Creates Law Limiting Pollution in Streams and Rivers”
What is the primary legislative issue addressed in the article?
What is the primary legislative issue addressed in the article?
a)
Public Health
b)
Education
c)
Revenue
d)
Environment
52.
To encourage saving, banks -
a)
pay interest to depositors
b)
charge interest to borrowers
c)
pay interest to borrowers
d)
charge interest to depositors
53.
In the economic flow, businesses receive money when it sell its products. What do businesses do with this money?
a)
Provide public goods and services
b)
Buy products
c)
Buy more resources
d)
Sell resources
54.
The government enforces antitrust legislation to promote __.
a)
monopolies
b)
competition
c)
private ownership
d)
global trade
55.
The largest source of revenue for the federal government is __.
a)
borrowing
b)
charging fees
c)
sales tax
d)
income taxes
56.
The _ Amendment authorizes Congress to tax our incomes.
a)
1st
b)
5th
c)
10th
d)
16th
57.
The Federal Reserve System keeps inflation low and stable by -
a)
regulating the amount of money in the economy
b)
regulating the tax rate
c)
promoting competition
d)
setting prices
58.
In a criminal case, a jury determines,
a)
how much money one person needs to pay another person
b)
whether someone is guily of breaking the law
c)
the best way to settle a disagreement between two people
d)
whether a person's plea can be accepted
59.
Why is community service important in a democratic society?
a)
It helps busineses find and train new employees.
b)
It addresses local needs and serves the public good.
c)
It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers.
d)
It removes the national government's duty to improve society.
60.
Which action will the government take when it needs more money?
a)
hold elections
b)
lower prices
c)
increase taxes
d)
hire workers
61.
A consumer's willingness and ability to purchase a good or service
a)
supply
b)
producer
c)
demand
d)
incentive
62.
Which condition would lead to the highest prices?
a)
Low supply, high demand
b)
high supply, high demad
c)
High supply, low demand
d)
Low supply, low demand
63.
__________ own resources.
a)
Businesses
b)
Individuals
c)
Profit
d)
Income
64.
Which agencies regulates the mass media industry in the economy?
a)
Food and Drug Administration - FDA
b)
Environmental Protection Agency - EPA
c)
Federal Communications Commission - FCC
d)
Federal Trade Commission - FTC
65.
Which of the following is NOT a Private Financial Institution?
a)
A bank
b)
A Savings and Loan
c)
The government
d)
A credit union
66.
Who creates guidelines that protect public health and safety?
a)
Congress
b)
General Assembly
c)
government agencies
d)
citizens
67.
What can consumers do if their rights are violated?
a)
nothing
b)
take legal action
c)
protest
d)
complain on Facebook
68.
How is the individual right to private ownership protected?
a)
contracts
b)
2nd amendment
c)
citizens in the US cannot own property
d)
1st amendment
69.
What are the earnings a business has left after all its expenses have been paid?
a)
Wages
b)
Capital
c)
Profit
d)
None of the above
70.
Which economic concept is illustrated in these drawings?
a)
Consumer sovereignty
b)
Profit margin
c)
Opportunity cost
d)
None of the above
71.
Interstate highways are a __________________ (public OR private) good and service because they are provided by ______________________ (the government OR individuals).
a)
Public, the Government
b)
Private, Individuals
72.
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States…are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.” The quote shown above is from the Fourteenth Amendment. What is significant about the Fourteenth Amendment?
a)
Defines citizenship
b)
Defines naturalization
c)
Defines traits of a good citizen
d)
Defines civics duties and responsibilities
73.
The main reason states such as California, Florida, and New York have significant influence on presidential elections is because they have
a)
distinct cultures.
b)
large populations.
c)
early party primaries.
d)
ideal locations for campaigning.
74.
Why would the U.S. government seek to limit the development of business monopolies?
a)
to guarantee low prices
b)
to encourage competition
c)
to increase production levels
d)
to improve hiring practices
75.
1. recruiting and nominating.2. educating the electorate about campaign issues3. helping candidates win elections4. monitoring actions of officeholders
a)
Differences of parite
b)
Similarities of Parties
c)
Third Parties
d)
Functions of Political Parties
76.
What is the main goal of political parties?
a)
to fund national opinion polls
b)
to determine voter qualifications
c)
to advance the goals of their constituencies
d)
to foster cooperation between opposing parties
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