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SOL ce. 2-9 - 1/14/20

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 5hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Please select the correct answer using the image above.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

6.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

7.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

8.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

9.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

10.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

11.

Local laws are called

a)

Laws

b)

Charters

c)

Ordinances

d)

Rules

12.
Who has legislative powers in county governments?
a)
City Council
b)
Board of Supervisors
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Mayor
13.
Who has the greatest influence on decisions made by local government officials?
a)
Citizens
b)
Governor
c)
Courts
d)
President
14.
A document that lists the powers of individual cities in Virginia is called a
a)
charter
b)
contract
c)
ordinance
d)
treaty
15.
Local governments create a new budget every
a)
year
b)
6 months
c)
2 years
d)
4 years
16.
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.
a)
1
b)
2
17.
Which group oversees the operation of a public school district in a county or city?
a)
General Assembly
b)
City Council
c)
Board of Supervisors
d)
School Board
18.
All of the following are locally elected positions EXCEPT
a)
City Council Member
b)
Manager
c)
Sheriff
d)
Mayor
19.
Who holds executive powers in a city or town government?
a)
Board of Supervisors
b)
Mayor
c)
Sheriff
d)
Manager
20.
The division of power between the states and national government is known as the principle of —
a)
separation of powers
b)
checks & balances
c)
federalism
d)
democracy
21.
What is the name of Virginia's Legislative Branch?
a)
General Meeting
b)
Congress
c)
House of Burgesses
d)
General Assembly
22.
What do you call the leader of the state executive branch?
a)
Governor
b)
Mayor
c)
President
d)
Board of supervisors
23.
How is General Assembly set up?
a)
Unicameral
b)
Bicameral
c)
Tricameral
d)
Polycameral
24.
Which document gives the government power in Virginia?
a)
US Constitution
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
VA Constitution
d)
VA Declaration of Rights
25.

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

26.

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

27.

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.

28.

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.

29.

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

30.

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

31.

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

a)

excess citizenship.

b)

execution.

c)

legal consequences.

d)

all of these.

32.

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

33.

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

34.

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.

35.

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.

36.

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.

37.

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

38.

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

39.

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.

40.

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

41.

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

42.

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

43.

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

44.

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

45.

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

46.

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

47.

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

48.

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

a)

Religion

b)

Assembly

c)

Press

d)

Petition

e)

Speech

49.

Which 1st Amendment freedom allows you to peacefully gather?

a)

Religion

b)

Assembly

c)

Press

d)

Petition

e)

Speech

50.

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

a)

Religion

b)

Assembly

c)

Press

d)

Petition

e)

Speech

51.

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

52.

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

53.

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

54.

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

55.

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

56.

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

57.

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

a)

27

b)

22

c)

19

d)

8

58.

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

59.

What is the supreme law of the land?

a)

Virginia Constitution

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

U.S. Bill of Rights

d)

Magna Carta

60.

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

61.

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

62.

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

63.

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

64.

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

65.

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

66.

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

67.

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.

68.

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.

69.

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

70.

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

71.

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

72.

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

73.

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

74.

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

75.

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.

76.
CE. 5d What has happened to campaign costs in recent years, causing candidates to do extensive fundraising?
a)
Costs have decreased
b)
Costs have increased
c)
Costs have remained the same
d)
The political parties pay for the election
77.
CE. 5d A PAC can best be defined as a -
a)
Political Action Congress
b)
Partisan Action Committee
c)
Political Alibi Commission
d)
Political Action Committee
78.
CE. 5d Campaign finance reform is -
a)
An effort to limit the amount of money that can be contributed to politicians.
b)
An effort to increase the amount of money that can be contributed to politicians.
c)
A movement to admit Puerto Rico as the 51st state.
d)
A movement to give national committees all donations for popular politicians.
79.
CE. 5d Rising campaign costs give an advantage to what type of individuals?
a)
Poor
b)
Wealthy
c)
Hardworking
d)
Middle-Class
80.
CE. 5d organizations formed by interest groups; 
collect and raise money from groups members
give money to candidates who supports their views
a)
interest groups
b)
PACs (poltical action committees)
c)
third parties
d)
political parties
81.

The powers of the Governor, General Assembly, and state judges are listed in the...

a)

Virginia Bill of Rights

b)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

c)

Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom

d)

Virginia Constitution

82.
Who is the leader of Virginia's state executive branch?
a)
the Governor
b)
the Mayor
c)
General Assembly
d)
the President
83.
The legislative branch of government in Virginia is known as-
a)
Congress
b)
General Assembly
c)
Supreme Court
d)
House of Delegates
84.

How long is the term of office for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General of Virginia?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

85.

The division of power between national and state governments is called-

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Federalism

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Consent of the Governed

86.

Which level of government is supreme according to the Constitution of the United States?

a)

national

b)

state

c)

local

87.

Powers not given to the national government are ____ to the states.

a)

borrowed

b)

reserved

c)

amended

d)

removed

88.

Conducting foreign policy, regulating commerce, and providing for the common defense are primary responsibilities of the _____ government.

a)

national

b)

state

c)

local

89.

The United States has a dual court system, which consists of _____ courts and ____ courts.

a)

federal; state

b)

federal; local

c)

state; local

d)

federal; national

90.

Federal Courts have jurisdiction over ___ laws;

state courts have

jurisdiction over ___ laws.

a)

state; federal

b)

national; federal

c)

local; state

d)

federal; state

91.

The role of the judicial branch is to _____.

a)

make the laws

b)

enforce the laws

c)

interpret the laws

d)

execute the laws

92.

What is original jurisdiction?

a)

the authority to review a decision from a lower court

b)

the authority to hear a case first

c)

the authority to decide on a case

93.

What is appellate jurisdiction?

a)

the authority to review a decision from a lower court

b)

the authority to hear a case first

c)

the authority to decide on a case

94.

Of the two types of crimes, felonies and misdemeanors, which is the more serious?

a)

felonies

b)

misdemeanors

c)

the two are equal in seriousness

95.

Which federal court has 9 justices, no jury, and jurisdiction that is both original (limited) and appellate?

a)

U.S. District Court

b)

U.S. Court of Appeals

c)

U.S. Supreme Court

d)

Virginia Supreme Court

96.

Which federal court has a panel of judges, no jury, and appellate jurisdiction only?

a)

U.S. District Court

b)

U.S. Court of Appeals

c)

U.S. Supreme Court

d)

Virginia Supreme Court

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