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SOL REVIEW

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by the ______.

a)

Virginia Constitution

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

Declaration of Independence

2.

What is the legislature of Virginia called?

a)

House of Burgesses

b)

General Assembly

c)

State Council

3.

The Virginia General Assembly is bicameral. What are the names of the two houses?

a)

House of Representatives and Senate

b)

House of Burgesses and Senate

c)

House of Delegates and Senate

4.

Who is the head of the state executive branch in Virginia?

a)

governor

b)

mayor

c)

board of supervisors

5.

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

6.

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

a)

national

b)

state

c)

local

7.

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

a)

borrowed

b)

reserved

c)

amended

d)

removed

8.

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

a)

national

b)

state

c)

local

9.

Promoting public health, safety, education, and welfare is a primary responsibility of the _____ government.

a)

national

b)

state

c)

local

10.

What is the correct order of the lawmaking process at the state level of government?

a)

Introducing the bill, debate, vote, working in committee, and send bill to other house, repeat process and send to governor to sign into law.

b)

Introducing the bill, working in committee, debate, vote, and send bill to other house, repeat process and send to president to sign into law.

c)

Introducing the bill, working in committee, debate, vote, and send bill to other house, repeat process and send to governor to sign into law.

11.

Elected officials in the Virginia General Assembly write laws and take action in response to _________.

a)

problems or issues

b)

the State of the Union Address

c)

the available time and money

12.

Select the primary issues in the legislative process at the state level.

(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.)

a)

education and public health

b)

environment

c)

foreign policy

d)

state budget and revenue

e)

printing money

13.

Who helps the governor administer laws, enforce laws, regulate/monitor aspects of business and the economy, and provide services? (Select all that apply.)

a)

cabinet secretaries

b)

cabinet departments

c)

agencies, commissions, and regulatory boards

d)

Senators and members of the House of Delegates

14.

What are the three units of local government in Virginia?

(Select 3.)

a)

precincts

b)

cities

c)

localities

d)

counties

e)

towns

15.

Counties in Virginia have an elected ______ which exercises legislative powers.

a)

council

b)

mayor

c)

board of supervisors

d)

manager

16.

Cities and towns in Virginia have an elected _______ which exercises legislative powers.

a)

council

b)

mayor

c)

manager

d)

board of supervisors

17.

What are legislative powers held by localities in Virginia?

(Select all answers that apply.)

a)

enforcing laws

b)

enacting ordinances (local laws)

c)

adopting a biennial budget

d)

adopting an annual budget

18.

Which units of local government elect a mayor OR have members of the council appoint a mayor?

(Select all answers that apply.)

a)

cities

b)

counties

c)

towns

d)

precincts

19.

All powers of local governments in VA are given to them by the ______ and ______.

(Select 2.)

a)

U.S. Constitution

b)

Virginia Constitution

c)

acts of Congress

d)

acts of the General Assembly

20.

Not all counties and cities are given the same powers. Cities have _____ listing their powers.

a)

constitutions

b)

preambles

c)

ordinances

d)

charters

21.

Who has the greatest influence on the decisions made by local government officials by communicating their opinions and preferences to those officials?

a)

individuals

b)

families

c)

mayors

d)

the president

22.
In general, the legislative power is the power of government to do what?
a)
Pass bills
b)
Make laws
c)
Declare war
d)
Spend money
23.
What check does the Supreme Court have on Congress?
a)
may veto a law
b)
may disapprove treaties or appointments
c)
may appoint judges
d)
may declare legislative action unconstitutional
24.
Original jurisdiction is sometimes a subject of debate for federal versus state courts.  Which of the following cases would the federal court system have original jurisdiction?
a)
Disputes between two citizens of the same state
b)
disputes between two states
c)
violations of local ordinances
d)
violation of state laws
25.
US District Courts --> ________________ --> US Supreme Court.
Which court goes in the blank?
a)
Court of Veteran appeals
b)
Court of Appeals
c)
Military Court
d)
Claims Court
26.
The power of the Supreme Court to decide what the Constitution means is...
a)
Appellate Jurisdiction
b)
Summary Judgement
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Writ of Certiorari 
27.
Which type of law is used to solve disputes between people of organizations?
a)
Civil
b)
Constitutional
c)
Criminal
d)
Military 
28.
The main job of the judicial branch is to?
a)
a.  interpret the law
b)
a.  make pop corn
c)
a.  enforce the law
d)
a.  provide a jury
29.
What is highest court in the land?? 
a)
a.  U.S. Court of Appeals 
b)
a.  U.S. Supreme Court 
c)
a.  U.S. District Court 
d)
a.  U.S. High Court
30.

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

31.

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

32.

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

a)

27

b)

22

c)

19

d)

8

33.

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

34.

What is representation based upon in the U.S. House of Representatives?

a)

two per state

b)

state population

c)

President decides

d)

Supreme Court decides

35.

Select EACH role of the legislative branch

a)

declares war

b)

approves annual budget

c)

appoints cabinet members

d)

raises revenue through taxes

36.

Which branch prepares the annual budget?

a)

legislative

b)

executive

c)

judicial

37.

Which court case established judicial review?

a)

Brown v. Board of Ed.

b)

Marbury v. Madison

c)

Plessy v. Ferguson

d)

Roe v. Wade

38.

Which role does the president play as ceremonial head of the government?

a)

chief executive

b)

commander in chief

c)

chief diplomat

d)

chief of state

39.

Which type of powers are specifically listed in the Constitution?

a)

implied

b)

expressed

c)

concurrent

40.
All would be included in the graphic organizer except - 
a)
nominate candidates
b)
establish a platform
c)
campaign
d)
amend the Constitution
41.
The table indicates that more people vote during a - 
a)
Congressional election
b)
Governoral election
c)
Presidential election
d)
mayoral election
42.
Which is a qualification for voting in the Commonwealth of Virginia?
a)
be a resident and live in your voting precinct
b)
be 21 years of age no later than the day of general election
c)
maintain citizenship in a democratic country
d)
live in Virginia for a minimum of 18 years
43.
The number of electors of each state is based on the state's - 
a)
Senators
b)
federal judges representation.
c)
sales tax rate.
d)
Congressional representation.
44.
The judicial branch functions to - 
a)
veto the laws
b)
enforce the laws
c)
interpret the laws
d)
make the laws
45.
In Virginia, what is the only court with a judge and a jury?
a)
General District Court
b)
U. S. District Court
c)
Circuit Court
d)
Virginia Court of Appeals
46.

Select the title or name that is associated with the legislative branch on the national level.

a)

Congress

b)

General Assembly

47.

Select the word or title that is associated to the executive branch.

a)

president, cabinet, executive departments and agencies

b)

Congress, House of Representatives, Senate

c)

Supreme court and federal courts

48.
A political party mails a flyer to voters' homes describing its opinion about taxes.  This is an example of what function of a party?
a)
Educate the electorate
b)
Nominate candidates
c)
Monitor officeholders
d)
Help candidates win
49.
In order to win the most votes, parties try to reflect ______________ views and opinions.
a)
extremely liberal
b)
both liberal and conservative
c)
extremely conservative
d)
unusual
50.
The United States has a ________ political system. 
a)
three-party
b)
two-party
c)
multi-party
d)
house party
51.
You can find the differences between parties by looking at each party's ____________.
a)
platform
b)
Twitter feed
c)
list of members
d)
Instagram account
52.
Which of the following is NOT a reason that third parties may form? 
a)
To support a foreign nation
b)
To focus on one issue or idea
c)
To support one particular person
d)
To take votes away from the two major parties
53.

The number of electoral votes for each state is

a)

determined by the number of Delegates that state has

b)

based on population

c)

based on congressional representation

54.

In Virginia, a citizen may register to vote in all of the following ways except:

a)

At the registrar's office

b)

By mail

c)

at the DMV

d)

At the poll on election day

55.

What is the purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

a)

Educate the electorate

b)

Raise money for a candidate

c)

Support both parties with votes

d)

Monitor the actions of officeholders

56.
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
57.
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.
58.
A representative for PETA writes a letter to Barbara Comstock asking her to vote in favor of an upcoming bill is an example of what?
a)
Demonstrating
b)
Petitioning
c)
Lobbying
d)
Campaigning
59.

Which of the following is NOT one of the roles of the media:

a)

Broadcasting different points of view

b)

Identifying candidates

c)

Writing editorials and creating political cartoons

d)

Recruiting and nominating candidates

e)

Emphasizing selected issues

60.

If someone feels that their trial was not fair or was handled wrong, what is the next step they can take in the judicial process?

a)

They can leave the country.

b)

There is nothing they can do.

c)

They can appeal to a higher court.

d)

They can get a new lawyer and ask for a new trial.

61.
This court makes the first decision regarding felonies. 
a)
VA Circuit Court
b)
VA General District Court
c)
VA Supreme Court
d)
VA Courts of Appeals
62.
This court handles cases for people who are under 18 years old. 
a)
VA General District Court
b)
VA Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
c)
VA Courts of Appeals
d)
VA Supreme Court
63.
This court has only appellate jurisdiction. 
a)
VA Supreme Court
b)
VA General District Court
c)
VA Circuit Court
d)
VA Courts of Appeals
64.
This court is the final court of appeal for the state. 
a)
VA Courts of Appeals
b)
VA General District Court
c)
VA Supreme Court
d)
VA Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
65.
This court will be the first to make decisions about misdemeanors. 
a)
VA Circuit Court
b)
VA General District Court
c)
VA Courts of Appeals
d)
VA Supreme Court
66.

A person accused of a crime may be arrested if the police have

a)

reasonable suspicion

b)

probable cause

c)

a verdict

d)

a ruling

67.

A dual court system means

a)

Federal courts with two levels

b)

Federal and State courts

c)

Federal courts with three levels

d)

There are two types of jurisdictions: appellate and original

68.
How many electoral votes does Virginia have?
a)
27
b)
13
c)
32
d)
16
69.
Casting the official votes for the winning candidate in the presidential election is the primary function of.. 
a)
Electoral College 
b)
Party Convention 
c)
Senate 
d)
House of Representatives 
70.
Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.
a)
270
b)
538
c)
3
d)
269
71.
Candidate compete for their party's nomination during the ____________________ election
a)
General
b)
Presidential
c)
Primary
d)
Nomination
72.
The President, as the ceremonial head of the government, holds an award ceremony honoring World War II veterans.
a)
Commander-in-Chief
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Chief Executive
d)
Chief of State
73.
President Trump supports healthcare reform and attempts to broker a deal between Republicans to get the new healthcare bill passed.
a)
Chief Legislator
b)
Party Chief
c)
Chief Executive
d)
Chief Administrator
74.
The President calls on the National Guard to stop a riot
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Chief Administrator
c)
Chief Citizen
d)
Commander-in-Chief
75.
The President is responsible for making sure all national laws, treaties and the U.S. Constitution are enforced.
a)
Chief Administrator
b)
Chief Legislator
c)
Party Chief
d)
Chief Executive
76.
The President is expected to be “the representative of all the people.”  He or she is expected to champion the public interest against the many different and competing private interests. The President is supposed to be a role model of moral leadership.
a)
Chief Citizen
b)
Chief of State
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Legislator
77.

What is a requirement of anyone who runs for the office of the President of the United States?

a)

He or she is at least 30 years old.

b)

He or she is a native-born citizen.

c)

He or she has a college degree.

d)

He or she is a member of a major political party.

78.

How many terms is a president allowed to serve?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

79.

The qualifications to become President are

a)

citizen for 10 years, Protestant, at least 35 years old

b)

native born citizen, 35 years old, US resident for 14 years

80.

Who takes over if the President cannot perform his job?

a)

vice president

b)

speaker of the house

c)

president pro tempore

d)

secretary of state

81.

Power of the president to refuse (forbid) a bill

a)

veto

b)

executive order

c)

table

d)

pigeonhole

82.

Which of the following CAN the president do?

a)

nominate judges to federal courts

b)

offer pardons

c)

choose members of the cabinet

d)

ALL of the given

83.

Which of the following can the president NOT DO?

a)

nominate supreme court justices

b)

send the Navy to the south Pacific

c)

declare war

d)

none of the given

84.
The president has the power to excuse a criminal from a crime. This is called a(an):
a)
pardon
b)
reprieve
c)
forgiveness
d)
pocket veto
85.

Which Role? - The President had lunch with the Prime Minister of Canada and they discussed the economy.

a)

Commander in Chief

b)

Chief Diplomat

c)

Party Leader

d)

Chief Executive

86.

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

a)

253

b)

270

c)

300

87.
How old do you have to be to vote?
a)
12
b)
16
c)
18
d)
21
88.

Why does New York have more electoral votes than Alaska?

a)

New York is bigger than Alaska.

b)

New York became a state before Alaska.

c)

New York was the first capitol of the United States.

d)

New York has a bigger population than Alaska.

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