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Civics SOL Review - CE.2-5

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 6hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A is an individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government.

a)

immigrant

b)

citizen

c)

alien

d)

none of these

2.

What are the two ways of obtaining citizenship in the United States?

a)

Sign an official document and vote

b)

Birth and naturally

c)

Birth and naturalization

d)

Birth and death

3.

Immigration and naturalization, particularly in the 20th century, have led to _____.

a)

an increasingly diverse society.

b)

an increasingly wealthy society.

c)

an increasingly poor society.

d)

an increasingly entitled society.

4.

To become a citizen through naturalization, a person must ___ .

a)

be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the U.S. for 3-5 years or longer.

b)

be of good moral character and be loyal to the U.S.

c)

be able to read, write, and speak basic English, pass a naturalization test, and take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony.

d)

all of these answers.

5.

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right and liberty guaranteed in the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America?

a)

Due Process (of Law)

b)

Religion

c)

Assembly

d)

Petition

6.

The _____ Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America extends due process protection to actions of the states.

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Thirteenth

d)

Fourteenth

7.

Citizens who choose not to fulfill civic duties may face ______________ .

a)

excess citizenship.

b)

execution.

c)

legal consequences.

d)

all of these.

8.

Which of the following is NOT an example of the DUTIES of responsible citizens?

a)

Obey laws, like paying taxes

b)

Serve in the armed forces, if called (draft)

c)

Serve on a jury or as a witness in court if you receive a subpeona

d)

Hold elective office

9.

Which of the following demonstrates the RESPONSIBILITIES of citizens?

a)

Register and vote

b)

Respect others' rights to an equal voice in government

c)

Serve in voluntary, appointed positions

d)

Pay taxes

e)

Obey laws

10.

While all citizens have both duties and responsibilities, responsibilities

a)

are voluntary actions.

b)

carry consequences if they are not fulfilled.

c)

are not required by law.

d)

are described in the U.S. Constitution.

11.

Freedom of speech does not give an individual the right to shout "Fire" in a crowded movie theater. Few rights, if any, are _______.

a)

guaranteed.

b)

protected.

c)

absolute.

d)

needed.

12.

Which of the following is a way to help make the community a good place to work and live?

a)

Get involved with public service organizations. (SPCA)

b)

Tutor someone who is learning the English language.

c)

Volunteer in a nursing home.

d)

Keep informed regarding current issues.

e)

Serve in the armed services.

13.

Laura asked Jason if she could copy his homework before class this morning. Jason said, “No,” since that would be cheating. Jason demonstrated which trait of a good citizen?

a)

Courtesy and respect for the rights of others

b)

Trustworthiness and honesty

c)

Patriotism

d)

Participation in elections as an informed voter

14.

Sara begins each day at school by standing to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag. Sara’s actions show .

a)

accountability

b)

patriotism

c)

respect for the rights of others

d)

trustworthiness

15.

The most basic responsibility of citizenship to to ______.

a)

pay taxes.

b)

contribute to the common good.

c)

serve on a jury.

d)

volunteer at a school.

16.

What phrase in the U.S. Constitution establishes that the power of government comes from the people?

a)

E pluribus unum

b)

We the people

c)

I pledge allegiance

d)

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

17.

What part of the U.S. Constitution expressed the reasons that the U.S. Constitution was written?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Amendments

c)

Preamble

d)

Articles

18.

What did the Charters of the Virginia Company of London do for the colonists of Jamestown?

a)

Gave them good food and water

b)

Allowed them to hunt and fish as they pleased

c)

Granted them freedom from Great Britain

d)

Gave them the same rights as Englishment

19.

What fundamental political principle states that citizens give authority to the government in exchange for the protection of their rights?

a)

Democracy

b)

Representative Government

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

Rule of Law

e)

Limited Government

20.

What fundamental political principle states government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do?

a)

Democracy

b)

Representative Governent

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

Rule of Law

e)

Limited Government

21.

What fundamental political principle states that the government and those who govern are bound by the law (even the President, judges, police officers, and priests)?

a)

Democracy

b)

Representative Government

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

Rule of Law

e)

Limited Government

22.

What fundamental political principle states that in a democratic system of government the people rule?

a)

Democracy

b)

Representative Government

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

Rule of Law

e)

Limited Government

23.

What fundamental political principle states that in a representative system of government people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf?

a)

Democracy

b)

Representative Government

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

Rule of Law

e)

Limited Government

24.

Which 1st Amendment freedom allows you to express your opinions and beliefs?

a)

Religion

b)

Assembly

c)

Press

d)

Petition

e)

Speech

25.

Which 1st Amendment freedom allows you to peacefully gather?

a)

Religion

b)

Assembly

c)

Press

d)

Petition

e)

Speech

26.

Which 1st Amendment freedom allows you to make your views known to public officials?

a)

Religion

b)

Assembly

c)

Press

d)

Petition

e)

Speech

27.

Which 1st Amendment freedom allows the media to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government?

a)

Religion

b)

Assembly

c)

Press

d)

Petition

e)

Speech

28.

Which 1st Amendment freedom allows you to worship in any way you wish, as long as you do no harm to others?

a)

Religion

b)

Assembly

c)

Press

d)

Petition

e)

Speech

29.

Which amendment to the Constitution defines citizenship as, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.”

a)

1st

b)

14th

c)

26th

d)

9th

30.

What document was the model for the U.S. Bill of Rights?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

d)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

e)

Charters of the Virginia Company of London

31.

What document affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) and established the idea that all people are equal under the law?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

d)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

e)

Charters of the Virginia Company of London

32.

What document established the first form of national government for the independent states (even though it had a weak central government with no power to tax or enforce laws, and most of the power was held by the states)?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

d)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

e)

Articles of Confederation

33.

How many changes (amendments) have been made to the Constitution?

a)

27

b)

22

c)

19

d)

8

34.

How can the U.S. Constitution be amended?

a)

Proposal: Action by Congress and states;

Ratification by convention

b)

Proposal: Action by Congress and states;

Ratification by Congress

c)

Proposal: Action by General Assembly or convention;

Ratification by the voters of Virginia

d)

Proposal: Action by Congress or convention;

Ratification by the states

35.

What is the supreme law of the land?

a)

Virginia Constitution

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

U.S. Bill of Rights

d)

Magna Carta

36.

Which document established the principle that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law and gave basic rights/freedoms to Englishmen?

a)

Virginia Constitution

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

U.S. Bill of Rights

d)

Magna Carta

37.

How can the Constitution of Virginia be amended?

a)

Proposal: Action by General Assembly and states;

Ratification by convention

b)

Proposal: Action by General Assembly and states;

Ratification by Congress

c)

Proposal: Action by General Assembly or convention;

Ratification by the voters of Virginia

d)

Proposal: Action by Congress or convention;

Ratification by the states

38.

Which purpose of government, as stated in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, was a direct result of the FAILURE of the Articles of Confederation (all of the states acting like individual countries)?

a)

To form a more perfect union

b)

To establish justice

c)

To ensure domestic tranquility

d)

To provide for the common defense

e)

To promote the general welfare

39.

Which purpose of government, as stated in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, meant that the government would make sure there was peace in the U.S.?

a)

To form a more perfect union

b)

To establish justice

c)

To ensure domestic tranquility

d)

To provide for the common defense

e)

To promote the general welfare

40.

Which purpose of government, as stated in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, referred to the concern of the government for the health, peace, and safety of its citizens?

a)

To form a more perfect union

b)

To establish justice

c)

To ensure domestic tranquility

d)

To provide for the common defense

e)

To promote the general welfare

41.

Which purpose of government, as stated in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, referred to the development of a military to defend the country?

a)

To form a more perfect union

b)

To establish justice

c)

To ensure domestic tranquility

d)

To provide for the common defense

e)

To promote the general welfare

42.

Which purpose of government, as stated in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, referred to the development of courts to ensure the fairness of laws for all citizens?

a)

To form a more perfect union

b)

To establish justice

c)

To ensure domestic tranquility

d)

To provide for the common defense

e)

To promote the general welfare

43.

The 14th Amendment....

a)

guarantees due process protections to actions of the state and local governments.

b)

protects citizens from being held for committing a crime unless they have been charged by the police.

c)

guarantees due process protections to actions of the federal government.

d)

defines citizenship.

44.

The 5th Amendment....

a)

guarantees due process protections to actions of the state and local governments.

b)

protects citizens from being held for committing a crime unless they have been charged by the police.

c)

guarantees due process protections to actions of the federal government.

d)

defines citizenship.

45.

Which of the following are functions of political parties?

a)

Broadcasting different points of view

b)

Recruiting and nominating candidates

c)

Educating the electorate

d)

Helping candidates win

e)

Monitoring actions of officeholders

46.

Political parties are similar in which ways?

a)

Detect bias

b)

Organize to win elections

c)

Create political cartoons

d)

Influence public policies

e)

Reflect both liberal and conservative views and appeal to the center of the political spectrum

47.

Where can a citizen find the differences between the political parties?

a)

Evaluate the sources

b)

Stated in party platforms

c)

Identifying candidates

d)

Reflected in campaigning

48.

Third parties ______________________________.

a)

often revolve around a political personality (ex-Teddy Roosevelt).

b)

write editorials.

c)

press for a particular issue

d)

introduce new ideas

49.

What should voters do to evaluate campaign speeches, literature, and advertisements for accuracy?

a)

Separate fact from opinion

b)

Detect bias and identify propaganda

c)

Influence public policies

d)

Evaluage sources

e)

Recruit and nominate candidates

50.

Which is NOT a role of the mass media in elections?

a)

Identify candidates and broadcast different points of view

b)

Emphasize selected issues

c)

Introduce new ideas/press for a particular issue

d)

Write editorials, create political cartoons, and publish op-ed pieces

e)

Post to social media and blogs

51.

Rising campaign costs...

a)

gave women the right to vote.

b)

require extensive fundraising.

c)

cause citizens to fail to register to vote.

d)

give wealthy individuals an advantage and limit opportunities to run for office.

e)

give special interest groups increased influence.

52.

Limits have been placed on the amount individuals may contribute to __________ and __________.

a)

the president and vice president

b)

PACs and Super PACs

c)

political candidates and campaigns.

53.

One way that political parties have worked around the campaign finance laws has been the development of _____.

a)

PACs and Super PACs

b)

unlimited spending

c)

fundraisers

54.

Individuals, businesses, and unions may donate ________ to PACs and Super PACs as a result of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.

a)

up to 5 million dollars

b)

up to 1 million dollars

c)

unlimited amounts of money

55.

Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?

a)

15

b)

19

c)

23

d)

24

e)

26

56.

Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

a)

15

b)

19

c)

23

d)

24

e)

26

57.

Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted African American men the right to vote?

a)

15

b)

19

c)

23

d)

24

e)

26

58.

Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution allowed residents of Washington, D.C. to vote in presidential elections?

a)

15

b)

19

c)

23

d)

24

e)

26

59.

Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibited poll taxes for federal elections?

a)

15

b)

19

c)

23

d)

24

e)

26

60.

Which of the following prohibits racial discrimination in voting?

a)

15th Amendment

b)

Voting Rights Act of 1965

c)

24th Amendment

d)

Racial Discrimination Act of 1965

61.

What are the qualifications to register to vote in Virginia?

a)

Must be at least 18 years old by the day of the general election

b)

Must be a U.S. citizen

c)

Must be a resident of Virginia and precinct

d)

Must have a valid driver's license

e)

Must have a job

62.

How should a person register to vote in Virginia?

a)

In person at the registrar's office

b)

Online

c)

Call the registrar and request a ballot

d)

By mail (get application at DMV, public libraries, state/local government offices, or other designated places)

e)

Send a copy of your driver's license to your political party

63.

What are three factors in predicting which citizens will vote?

a)

Income

b)

Career

c)

Education

d)

Marital Status

e)

Age

64.

Which type of election generally brings the most voters to the polls?

a)

Presidential

b)

Gubernatorial (governor)

c)

Local

d)

State

65.

Which of the following is NOT a reasons citizens fail to vote?

a)

Lack of interest in candidates or issues (apathy)

b)

The desire to make a difference in the election

c)

Failure to register

d)

Belief that vote doesn't count or too busy

66.

What is the process used to select the president and vice president of the United States?

a)

Electoral College

b)

Electoral High School

c)

Political Party Process

67.

How is the number of electors for each state determined?

a)

Political parties assign numbers.

b)

The president and vice president determine the numbers for each state.

c)

The number is based on congressional representation.

d)

The number is based on the number of U.S. Senators in each state.

68.

Who chooses the slate of electors in a presidential election?

a)

The president

b)

Congress

c)

Each political party

d)

Mrs. Neff

69.

When do the electors cast their official votes?

a)

Before the popular election.

b)

After the popular election.

c)

After the primary election.

d)

Before the primary election.

70.

Most states have a _______ system that awards all electors to the winning presidential candidate.

a)

winner-take-all

b)

loser-lose-all

c)

make-or-break

d)

vote-or-die

71.

The winner-take-all system leads to the targeting of ________ states for campaigning, although candidates must pay attention to less populated states and swing states whose electoral votes could make the difference in a tight election.

a)

densely populated

b)

sparcely populated

c)

low population

72.

How many electoral votes does a presidential candidate need in order to win the election?

a)

435

b)

540

c)

270

d)

100

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