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WorksheetsFINAL SOL Review CE.2-14
Total questions: 112
Worksheet time: 3hrs 45mins
"New York Supervisor Melinda Wormuth Arrested for Accepting Cash Payments for Her Approvals!" This headline best relates to what principle of the U.S. government?
Checks and Balances
Rule of Law
Federalism
Judicial Review
This image best demonstrates what principle of the U.S. government?
Rule of Law
Representative Government
Diplomacy
Federalism
Which of the following statements best expresses the meaning of limited government?
There can only be 100 members in the U.S. Senate.
You have to be at least 18 years of age in order to vote.
Before a search of your property can happen they must have a valid warrant issued by a judge.
The President may only serve a two terms of four years.
The U.S. Constitution accomplished all of the following EXCEPT?
serves as the structure of our government today
established majority rule while protecting minority rights
granted freedoms of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly
granted independence from Great Britain
The Charters of the Virginia Company of London were important because...
They freed the United States from rule by the King.
Granted religious freedom to all.
Established that colonists would retain their rights as English citizens.
Formed the structure for the first government to the United States.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." This quote originated in what document?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Magna Carta
The Articles of Confederation failed for which of the following reasons?
It failed to establish independence from rule by Great Britain.
It left no process for making laws.
The central government it created was too weak to rule.
The states did not receive enough governmental power.
This image best relates to what purpose established by the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
Provide for the Common Defense
Promote the General Welfare
Secure the Blessings of Liberty
Form a More Perfect Union
The Preamble can best be described as a...
Outline to the structure of the U.S. government.
Description of the basic rights of all citizens.
List of the purposes for the U.S. government and for writing the U.S. Constitution.
Limitations that the government will place on all citizens.
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution can not become ratified without.
Being signed by the President of the United States.
A 3/4 vote in favor of all the states of the United States
A majority decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The people of the United States casting their vote in approval.
Our political process can be characterized as a
Two-party system
One-party system
Third-Party system
Closed party system
A political party's issues are stated in it's _______________
Commercial
Bumper sticker
Platform
A political party summary
In order to win elections, political parties try to appeal to the political _____________________
Left - Liberal
Right - Conservative
Center
Young People
One of these is NOT a role of the media during an election.
Identify the candidates
Show different points of view
Emphasize selected points of view
Identify Propaganda
Laws that limit money given to candidates is known as ____
Voter Registration Laws
Campaign Finance Reform
Political Action Laws
Platform Reform Laws
The 3 factors that are used to predict who will vote are Age, Income and _______
Education
Where you live
Home Ownership
Gender
How old do you need to be to vote?
21
35
16 1/2
18
Who is elected using the "Electoral College"?
State Governors
The President Only
The President and Governor
The President and Vice President
The main purpose of a Political Action Committee is to
Chose a candidate to run for office
Bring new issues to the front of candidates attention
Raise public opinions of key issues
Raise money for candidates who support their views
The "popular vote"
counts every voter
only counts registered Democrats or Republicans
counts only for the Electoral College
doesn't count foreign voters
The phrase "We the people" was used in the Constitution to
identify that the authors were Americans
establish that the document got its power from the people
ensure that the people would support the ideas in the document
convince the people that the document was written in their interests
What is the name of the legislative branch of Virginia?
General Legislative Branch
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Which is NOT a primary responsibility of state government?
Promote Safety
Promote Welfare
Promote Public Health
Provide for the Common Defense
Which is NOT a role of a governor?
Party Chief
Chief Administrator
Enforcer of Laws
Commander-In-Chief
Which of the four levels of state court systems is missing from this list? (Supreme Court, Circuit Courts, District Courts)
County Courts
Town Courts
Court of Appeals
The lawmaking process in Virginia goes from (1. Introducing a bill, 2. Working on committees, 3. ? , 4. Voting on a bill in each house and 5. Sending the bill to the governor to sign.) What is step #3?
Debating the bill on the floor of each house.
Sending the bill back to legislators for revisions.
Putting a bill on the ballot for citizens to vote on.
Passing the bill into law.
What is the name for the group of individuals that are elected in a county to exercise legislative powers?
City Council
School Board
District Court
Board of Supervisors
What is the best way citizens can make an impact on the law-making process?
Online surveys
Direct participation
Signing petitions
Watching television ads
What is the name of the elected leader for many cities and towns?
Governor
Sheriff
Manager
Mayor
True or False. The powers held by government are divided between the national government in Washington, D.C. and the governments of the 50 states.
True
False
True or False. The courts check the President when judges/justices declare executive actions to be unconstitutional.
True
False
Which branch appoints judges?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
The United States has a dual court system, which consists of _____ courts and ____ courts.
federal; state
federal; local
state; local
federal; national
Federal Courts have jurisdiction over ___ laws;
state courts have
jurisdiction over ___ laws.
state; federal
national; federal
local; state
federal; state
What is original jurisdiction?
the authority to review a decision from a lower court
the authority to hear a case first
the authority to decide on a case
Of the two types of crimes, felonies and misdemeanors, which is the more serious?
felonies
misdemeanors
the two are equal in seriousness
Which federal court has 9 justices, no jury, and jurisdiction that is both original (limited) and appellate?
U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Which state court has a judge with an optional jury, and both original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?
Virginia Court of Appeals
Virginia Circuit Court
Virginia General District Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Which state court has a judge, no jury, and original jurisdiction for misdemeanors and civil cases involving lower dollar amounts?
Virginia Court of Appeals
Virginia Circuit Court
Virginia General District Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Which state court has a judge, no jury, and original jurisdiction for cases involving families and people under the age of 18?
Virginia Court of Appeals
Virginia Circuit Court
Virginia General District Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Which case established the principle of judicial review?
Virginia v. Neff
U.S. v. Marbury
Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
What are the two types of conflicts resolved by courts?
(Select 2.)
criminal
felonies
misdemeanors
civil
What is the first step of procedure for a criminal case?
The case goes to arraignment.
The accused may be arrested if police have probable cause.
A court date is set.
The accused may be committed to jail or released on bail.
Which of the following is TRUE about due process of law?
The 5th Amendment prohibits the national government from violating due process.
The 14th Amendment prohibits the state and local governments from violating due process.
The 5th Amendment prohibits the state and local governments from violating due process.
The 14th Amendment prohibits the national government from violating due process.
Government officials use ________ to communicate with the public.
the media
the military
scare tactics
elected officials
Select all of the strategies used to evaluate media.
separate fact from opinion
separate needs from wants
detect bias
identify propaganda
evaluate sources
Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill is called ______.
demonstrating
public agenda
lobbying
demanding
Select all of the ways the media
play an important role in setting the public agenda.
focus public attention on selected issues
offer a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated
hold government officials accountable to the public
pass laws to support public needs
How can individuals influence public policy? (Select all)
saving and investing
join interest groups (NRA, PETA)
participate in politics (vote, campaign, seek office)
Please select all of the following international issues that would require local government to act.
Public health concerns in the event of a pandemic
Public safety in the event of an act of terrorism
Economic development in response to the emerging global economy
Policies to protect the environment
Civil War in China
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic questions of economics?
What will be produced?
How will it be produced?
What will it be produced with?
For whom will it be produced?
___________________ is the inability to satisfy all wants at the same time.
Scarcity
Resources
Choice
Production
Resources are factors of production that are used in the production of goods and services. Please select the 4 types of resources.
Natural
Human
Capital
Time
Entrepreneurship
_________________ is selection of an item or action from a set of possible alternatives.
Production
Scarcity
Resources
Choice
_______________ ______________is what is given up when a choice is made (the second best alternative).
Opportunity cost
Supply and Demand
Free Market
Mixed Economy
_______________ is the combining of human, natural, capital, and entrepreneurship resources to make goods or provide services.
Choice
Production
Consumption
Resources
_________________ is the using of goods and services.
Consumption
Resources
Scarcity
Production
In what type of economy are decisions based on custom and historical precedent and people often perform the same type of work as their parents and grandparents, regardless of ability or potential.
Free market economy
Command economy
Traditional economy
Mixed economy
In what type of economy is there Central ownership (usually by government) of property/resources and centrally planned economy. Also there is lack of consumer choice
Traditional economy
Free market economy
Mixed economy
Command economy
In what type of economy is there private ownership of property/resources , profit motive, competition, consumer sovereignty, individual choice and minimal government involvement in the economy.
Traditional economy
Free market economy
Command economy
Mixed economy
In what type of economy are individuals and businesses owners the decision makers for the private sector. The government is owner and decision maker for the public sector. The government’s role is greater than in a free market economy and less than in a command economy. Most economies today, including the United States, are mixed economies.
Mixed economy
Command economy
Free market economy
Traditional economy
The interaction of ______________ and ___________ determines price?
Consumer preferences
Opportunity cost
Production and Consumption
Supply and Demand
Which characteristic of the United States economy allows markets to operate without undue interference from the government? (Prices are determined by supply an demand as buyers and sellers interact in the marketplace.)
free enterprise
private property
profit motive
competition
consumer sovereignty
Which characteristic of the United States economy allows individuals and business to own real and personal property as well as the means of production without undue interference from the government? (The government provides a structure to define and enforce property rights.)
free enterprise
private property
profit motive
competition
consumer sovereignty
Which characteristic of the United States economy allows individuals to have the opportunity to create businesses and earn profits?
free enterprise
private property
profit motive
competition
consumer sovereignty
Which characteristic of the United States economy allows consumers to determine, through their purchases, which goods and services will be produced?
free enterprise
private property
profit motive
competition
consumer sovereignty
Which characteristic of the United States economy allows rivalry between producers and/or sellers of a good or service, usually resulting in better-quality goods and services at lower prices?
free enterprise
private property
profit motive
competition
consumer sovereignty
Which type of business organization has one owner who takes all the risks and keeps all the profits.
proprietorship
corporation
entrepreneur
partnership
Which type of business organization has two or more owners who share the risks and the profits.
proprietorship
corporation
entrepreneur
partnership
Which type of business organization is authorized by law to act as a legal entity regardless of the number of owners. Owners share the profits, but owner liability is limited to the amount of their investment.
proprietorship
corporation
entrepreneur
partnership
Resources, goods and services, and money flow continuously among...
households, businesses, and markets in the U.S. economy.
businesses and markets in the U.S. economy
entrepreneurs, suppliers, and the government in the U.S. economy.
Which action represents a way the federal government can promote business competition?
punishing polluters
regulating investors
enforcing tariffs
prohibiting monopolies
Schools and highways are considered public services because they-
encourage cooperation between the government and individuals
provide benefits to many people
are funded through individual investments
are created by large corporations
What did the 16th Amendment create?
Equal Rights
Voting Rights
Income Taxes
Freedom of Speech
Which of the following actions the government can take to increase the amount of funds available for businesses?
Borrow money
Lower taxes
Balance the budget
Reduce consumer demand
What is the relationship between government spending and employment?
Increased spending = Increased employment
Decreased spending = Decreased Unemployment
Increased Spending = Decreased Employment
Increased Spending = Increased Unemployment
A goal of the Federal Reserve is to -
set the tax rate
maintain the interest rate
provide tax money to the government
keep the economy stable
How do federal agencies protect consumers?
They ask the Supreme Court to research businesses
They write contract for consumers
They establish guidelines for public health and safety
They approve all consumer contract before they take effect
United States currency is created by -
the Stock Market
banks
businesses
the government
The monetary system in the U.S. is successful because of -
the confidence of the consumer in the U.S. government
the ability of businesses to issue money
the stock market's prices on shares of corporations
the supply and demand of the U.S. dollar in other countries
