WorksheetsSOL Coach Book Quizzes (SOL 2-8)
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
In the Unites States, power comes from the --
Supreme Court
President
Constitution
people
...all men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain inherent rights...
What document made this statement?
First Charter of Virginia
Second Charter of Virginia
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Which part of the Constitution sets forth the goals and purposes of the government?
Bill of Rights
Preamble
First Amendment
Article I
A proposed amendment to the Constitution of Virginia must be ratified by--
two thirds of Virginia voters
two thirds of the General Assembly
a majority of Virginia voters
a majority of the General Assembly
Which document establishes the structure of the United States government?
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
"The government may do only what the people give it the power to do" This statement best describes the fundamental political principle of-
limited government
the rule of law
natural rights
representative government
When a person is not a citizen by birth, he or she can become one through the process of --
immigration
socialization
naturalization
examination
Which First Amendment freedom allows individuals to express their opinions in emails to their senators?
Press
Assembly
Speech
Petition
Which of the following is a duty of citizenship?
Voting
Paying Taxes
Taking part in political campaigns
Staying informed
Sara promised to help her grandmother with household chores this Saturday. On Friday, a friend offered to give Sara his extra ticket to a basketball game on Saturday. Sara really wanted to attend the game, but she chose to help her grandmother.
What person character trait did Sara demonstrate?
Patriotism
Trustworthiness
Self-Reliance
Courtesy
One responsibility of citizenship is to-
run for elective office
obey laws
serve on a jury
agree with the government's actions
*Recruit candidates
*Educate voters about campaign issues
*Monitor actions of officeholders
This list describes some of the roles of-
the President
the judicial branch of government
special-interest groups
political parties
What is an opinion?
A message that unfairly favors one viewpoint
Information that is proven to be true
A person's judgement
An attempt to influence people's ideas in a certain way
The Republican and Democratic parties are similar in their-
organizational structure
views on taxes
views on health care reform
basic party platforms
A person who is less than 18 years old can participate in the democratic process by-
voting in local but not national elections
voting on issues but not for candidates
nominating candidates for office
volunteering to canvass for candidates
To vote in Virginia, you must-
join a political party
register
take a loyalty oath
join a political action committee
The elastic cause in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution-
gives Congress expressed powers
gives Congress implied powers
limits the powers of Congress
denies specific powers to Congress
Branches of Government
*Legislative Branch
*Executive Branch
* ?
Which item best completes this list?
State Branch
Foreign Policy Branch
Administrative Branch
Judicial Branch
Which item is a check by Congress on the power of the President?
Approves treaties
Interprets laws
Vetoes laws
Appoints federal judges
President Franklin Roosevelt's informal radio addresses called "fireside chats" calmed the fears of Americans during the Great Depression.
Which role was President Roosevelt playing?
Chief diplomat
Chief citizen
Chief of party
Chief executive
The Virginia General Assembly is made up of the Senate and the-
House of Representatives
House of Legislators
House of Delegates
House of Deputies
*Conduct elections
*Establish schools
*Establish local governments
In the federal system, these are powers of--
state governments alone
the national government alone
both national and state governments
both national and local governments
In Virginia's lawmaking process, citizens may voice their opinion about a bill during the -
floor vote
conference committee debate
committee hearings
signing of the bill
Governor Kaine proposed a statewide ban on smoking in restaurants.
Which role was Governor Kaine playing?
Chief Administrator
Party Chief
Chief of State
Chief Legislator
In which program do student participants assist real members of the Virginia state legislature?
Model General Assembly
General Assembly Page Program
Virginia YMCA
Girls State and Boys State
Unlike cities in most other states, the cities of Virginia-
govern towns located within city limits
are not part of a country
govern counties located within city limits
are not subject to state laws
Virginia's local governments receive all their powers from the Virginia Constitution and the--
United States Constitution
United States Congress
Virginia General Assembly
Governor of Virginia
Which government unit adopts ordinances for Spotsylvania County?
General Assembly
City Council
House of Delegates
Board of Supervisors
Which structure of government do most Virginia cities have?
Board of Supervisors + Manager
Board of Supervisors + Mayor
Council + Mayor
Council + Manager + Mayor
Which statement best describes the powers of local government in Virginia?
Powers not granted to the states are reserved to the local governments
Local governments have all powers within their local areas
Local governments have only those powers granted to them by the state
Local governments share all of the powers of the state government
