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WorksheetsCivics and Economics SOL Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
If you don't fulfill a civic duty....
nothing will happen
there are legal consequences
you lose your citizenship
your community suffers
What are political parties the two party system in the US? PICK TWO
Democrats
Libertarian
Tea Party
Republican
__________________ introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue.
Democrats
Republicans
Third Parties
Teachers
"The Roanoke Times reported that the president is a silly person." As a voter, I need to do what regarding this headline?
evaluate my source
separate fact from opinion
detect bias
all of these would be a good idea
If I want to know what the difference is between the Democrats and the Republicans, where would I look?
at the news to see what is reported about each party
in the newspaper to see what the editor of the paper thinks
at political cartoons
at the party's platform, usually on their website
What "hat" is the president wearing when he welcomes foreign leaders to the U.S.?
Chief of State
Chief Citizen
Chief Legislator
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
What is the final step of the lawmaking process for Congress?
The bill will be sent to the president to sign or veto.
The bill will return to committee for further study.
The bill will be sent to the Senate where the process will be repeated.
Which of the following are checks the judicial branch (the Supreme Court) has over the executive branch (the president)?
declare executive actions unconstitutional
grant pardons and repreives
call special sessions of the cabinet
declare act of Congress (legislation) unconstitutional
Which of the following are describe the U.S. Senate?
(Select all answers that apply.)
bicameral legislature
435 members
100 members
number of members is two per state
number of members is based on populations of the states
Which document defines the structure and powers of the national government?
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
U.S. Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
The form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by the ______.
Virginia Constitution
U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
How long is the term of office for the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general of Virginia?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Powers not given to the national government are ____ to the states.
borrowed
reserved
amended
removed
Counties in Virginia have an elected ______ which exercises legislative powers.
council
mayor
board of supervisors
manager
In which units of local government could a manager be hired by the elected legislature to oversee the operations of the local government?
counties
towns
cities
all of these answers are correct
Resources are factors of production that are used in the production of goods and services. Select all examples of resources.
production
capital
supply
natural
human
Which term below is what is given up when a choice is made (the second-best alternative)?
opportunity cost
choice
production
consumption
Consumer _____ and ____ determine what is purchased and consumed.
supply and demand
income and services
preference and price
Which of the following are characteristics of a
free market economy?
(Select all answers that apply.)
private ownership of property and resources
profit motive and competition
consumer sovereignty and individual choice
lack of consumer choice
minimal government involvement in the economy
Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding a traditional economy?
(Select 2.)
Economic decisions are based on supply and demand.
Economic decisions are based on custom and historical precedent.
People often perform the same type of work as their parents and grandparents, regardless of ability or potential.
People choose their careers based on skills and preferences.
What are the three basic questions of economics? (Select 3.)
How will it be produced?
When will it be produced?
Why will it be produced?
For whom will it be produced?
What will be produced?
Entrepreneurs are in search of-
A business structure
Stock
Profits
Creating a new business
Technology _______________ the cost of production.
raises
lowers
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 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
In the economic/circular flow diagram, who uses tax revenue from individuals and businesses to provide public goods and services?
households
businesses
governments
The United States government enforces anti-trust laws to -
discourage monopolies.
limit competition.
increase taxes.
provide additional public goods and services.
Which amendment authorizes Congress to tax citizens' incomes?
Seventh
Second
Ninth
Sixteenth
Fourteenth
