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WorksheetsSOL review 3/16/23
Total questions: 123
Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins
Which of the following is LEAST likely to affect voter turnout?
Race
Income
Age
Education
Directions: Choose all correct answers
In Virginia, a citizen may register to vote in which of the following ways?
At the registrars office
by mail in application
at the DMV (department of motor vehicles)
By absentee ballot
Which type of election usually has the highest voter turnout?
local election
state election
congressional election
presidential election
What are three reasons citizens fail to vote?
failure to register
lack of interest
too expensive
belief that vote wont make a difference
They dont want to miss work
Which age group has the lowest voter turnout?
25-35
40-50
55-75
18-21
In order to register to vote in Virginia, a citizen must meet all of the following requirements EXCEPT -
own land
18 years old
US citizen
declare residence in Virginia
Factors Predicting Which Citizens Will Vote
* Age
*Education
* _________
Which item best completes the chart?
Gender
Income
Number of children
marital status
Which Item best completes this list?
Licensed Driver
State resident
Married
Employed
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
14th
2nd
15th
19th
Which amendment gave this district between Virginia and Maryland the right to vote in 1960?
Voting Rights Act of 1965
22nd
23rd
19th
Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
26th
17th
21st
14th
Which legal measure outlawed barriers, such as the literary test depicted above, to ensure African American voters had equal voting rights?
20th Amendment
Voting Rights Act of 1960
24th Amendment
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Which amendment is illustrated above that banned the poll tax and allowed citizens to vote without being a property owner?
24th
16th
15th
3rd
Which amendment guaranteed the right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude?
1st
23rd
19th
15th
Voter registration must be completed at least ____________ days prior to the election in Virginia
10
29
22
31
What does a state's congressional representation determine?
who wins the election
states population
states electoral votes
state's governor
The President and Vice President are elected by
a majority vote in the Senate of the United States
a presidential primary in the states
a majority vote in the electoral college
a popular vote of the people
What do you call teh system where the presidential candidate who wins the majority of that state's popular vote gets all the states electoral votes?
Presidential system
Winner take all system
Large states system
majority rule system
In a winner take all system, the candidate who recieves ___________
90% of the states electoral votes
half of the state's electoral votes
all of the states electoral votes
2/3 of the state's electoral votes
What is the Electoral College?
a group that monitors the members of the house of representatives
a school of government for politicians
The group that officially elects the President and Vice President
The Group that chooses Senators
Why must candidates pay attention to small states?
candidates dont want to be biased
small states have the most electoral votes
In a close race its nice to pay attention to small states
In a close race, the electoral votes of small states matter
Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?
Recruiting and Nominating candidates
Nominating supreme court justices
Monitoring the actions of office holders
Educating the public about campaign issues
The difference between the beliefs of political parties --
can be found by reading each party's platform
is that only one party reflects both liberal and conservative views
is not important in an election
is not available to the public
Third parties differ from the two main political parties because third parties --
have more official members
have more political experience
are often concerned with one issue
are older than the two main parties
All of the following can be said of third parties EXCEPT they --
introduce new ideas and/or press for particular issues
often take votes away from the two major parties
often win elections and reform public policies
often revolve around a political personality
Which function of political parties is displayed on the headline?
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating people about campaign issues
Helping candidates win elections
Monitoring the actions of office holders
The Green Party, Constitution Party, and Libertarian Party are examples of --
the two party system
third parties
PAC's
Super PAC's
Select all the correct answers. What are the major functions of political parties?
Nominate candidates
raise money for campaigns
count the electoral vote
Monitor office holders
*Identifying Candidates
*Emphasizing selected issues
*Writing editorials and creating political cartoons
*Broadcasting different points of view
What is the best title?
Strategies for Evaluating campaigns
Mass media's roles in elections
Role of political parties
Electoral College process
In order to win elections, political parties ____
appeal to the political center
take positions that are unpopular with the voters
avoid all propaganda techniques
try to attract only liberal voters
Which headline(s) demonstrates the media's role in identifying candidates in an election.
3
4
1
2
Which of the following best supports the cartoonist's opinion of campaign costs?
Politicians are consumed by the price of campaigning for public office
Candidates enjoy spending large amounts of money to win elections
candidates are not concerned about campaign spending
politicians make large amounts of money from campaigns
The high cost of getting elected has changed campaigns for political office by -
requiring the national government to pay all campaign costs
giving special interest groups an increased influence
discouraging development of PAC's (political action committees)
expanding opportunities for people to run for office
What do you call campaign statements that can be proven?
fact
opinion
bias
propaganda
Issue oriented special interest groups have increased influence on elections. This is a result of --
parties
rising campaign costs
campaign finance reform
democracy
One example of mass media used in political campaigns is --
to discourage political mailings
to emphasize issues
to exchange posters
to broadcast same points of view
Which would best replace the question mark in this web?
conducting voter surveys
holding debates
analyzing election results
recognizing bias
This excerpt is from Amendment -
12
15
13
14
Which title would best complete this graphic
Voter Registration Process
Naturalization Process
Congressional Nomination Process
Presidential Nomination Process
What things must a person do to become a citizen through naturalization? Select your answer(s)
Take an oath of allegiance at the naturalization ceremony
Be able to speak more than two languages
Be at least 18 years old
Be of good moral character and be loyal to the United States
Be a legal resident of the US for 3-5 years
What are the two ways to obtain US citizenship?
Live in the country
Birth
Immigration
Naturalization
What amendment defines citizenship in the United States
16th
12th
15th
14th
Carlos was naturalized in 2018. This means that he -
was asked to leave the United States
was granted the rights of United States citizenship
was born in the United States
was denied the right to vote
Which of the following is NOT a result of immigration and naturalization?
Society becomes more diverse
New holidays are introduced
New foods are available
Children attend school
Birth and Naturalization are examples of -
Methods that identify judicial perspectives on ethical issues
Methods that identify qualifications for political party alignment
Methods in which individuals can obtain citizenship in the United States
Methods in which people may earn the right to vote in the United States
Few rights, if any, are considered (a) . For example, you may not yell "FIRE!" in a crowded movie theater.
The idea that newspapers have a right to criticize the government is known as freedom of _________
Speech
Press
The economy
Assembly
Which of the following statements does the First Amendment guarantee
You may meet with other people (peacefuly gather)
You may have a speedy trial
You may vote in elections
You may own firearms
Match the 1st Amendment Freedom to the image
Freedom of relgion
freedom of speech
freedom of petition
freedom of assembly
freedom of press
Match the example with the 1st amendment freedom
Freedom of religion
You can worship or pray without government interference
Freedom of petition
Citizens can get signatures to show support for a cause
freedom of speech
You can express your opinions or beliefs
freedom of press
Newspapers and other media can criticize the government
freedom of assembly
Individuals may peacefully gather
Which freedom is shown in this picture
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of petition
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
All of the following freedoms are protected under the First Amendment EXCEPT -
privacy
speech
press
religion
An important goal of the 1st amendment regarding religion is
collecting taxes for charity work
outlawing certain violent religions
establishing a national religion
allowing the free exercise of religion
The idea that individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials by gathering signatures is
freedom of petition
freedom of speech
freedom of press
freedom of the economy
Pick three statements that are protected by the 1st amendment
Gathering and publishing information
Yelling "bomb" on an airplane
Joining a satanic cult
Throwing harmful objects during a protest
Sending signatures you gathered to your Senator
Few rights, if any, are considered -
inalienable.
liberal.
conservative.
absolute.
Which amendment extends the due process protection to actions of the states.
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Thirteenth Amendment
Obeying the law, paying taxes, and serving in court are examples of a citizens civic -
responsibilities
liberties
individual rights
duties
What happens to citizens who do not fulfill a civic duty
They must pay higher taxes
They are no longer guaranteed due process
they face legal consequences
they lose their citizenship
Which American civic action is a duty rather than a responsibility
jury service
supporting a political party
volunteering
voting in elections
Things citizens are required to do in order to not face legal consequences are called
duties
individual rights
responsibilities
liberties
Which of the following is a civic responsibility
Obey laws
serve in the military if drafted
pay taxes
serve as a witness on a jury
vote
All of the following are civic responsibilities except -
vote
pay taxes
run for office
respect the rights of others
For the government to be effective, citizens must
a perform civic duties
work for elected officials
identify with local leaders
join political parties
Actions that are required by law so that our government may be effective of all U.S. citizens are known as what?
Civic Mandates
Civic Duties
Civic Responsibilities
Civic Trusts
Select the following actions that are considered civic duties. Choose all that apply.
What is the difference between civic duties and civic responsibilities?
Civic duties only apply to those who are over 18 years of age.
Civic responsibilities are more important.
Civic responsibilities are mandatory actions.
Civic duties have legal consequences if not performed.
Which statement best expresses the principle "consent of the governed"?
The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year
All Bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives
We the People of the United States...establish this constitution
No person except natural born Citzens... shall be eligible to the office of president
Which statement is an example of the principle "rule of law"?
A city council member is found guilty of speeding
a state senator is relected for his/her second term
a crime suspect is informed of his constitutional rights
a citizen is shown how to register to vote
These headlines best illustrate the concept of -
democracy
consent of the governed
rule of law
popular sovereignty
"...and that government of the people, by the people and for the people, shall not perish from teh earth - Abraham Lincoln
This quote from the Gettysburg Address best defines which principle of American constitutional government
separation of powers
limited government
rule of law
democratic government
"In the United States, voters elect public office holders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf"
What fundamental principle is described above?
consent of the governed
limited government
representative government
rule of law
The political principle of "consent of the governed" is best described as
people are the source of power
office holders are appointed
courts are supreme
government powers are limited
Which early American document is the best title for the diagram below
__________________________________________
I I I
unalienable rights Life liberty and pursuit of happiness All people are equal under the law
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of independence
Which document was written with this stated purpose?
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Why were the charters of the Virginia Company of London important?
They created the federal court system
They established a national banking system
They guaranteed colonists the same rights as Englishmen
They stated the colonists grievances against the English King
The first national government of the United States was created by the -
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution of the US
Inaugural Address
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union..."
This phrase best refers to the -
failed policeis made by foreign officials
grievances in the Declaration of Independence
national problems caused by outdated laws
weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation
What document did Thomas Jefferson write that supported teh expression of religious beliefs and opinions
Virginia Statue for Religious Freddoms
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Constitution of the United States of America
Articles of Confederation
When the United States armed forces defend our country (provide for the common defense), they are fulfilling one purpose of our government listed in the -
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Preamble of the United States constitution
Bill of Rights
What statement best summarizes the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America
Lists the powers of the Supreme Court, General Court and District Court
Describes the role of the branches of government
Explains how a bill becomes a law
Sets forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government
What do we call the introduction to the U.S. Constitution?
Preamble
Articles
Paraphrase
Statute
Which purpose of the U.S. government stated in the Preamble most relates to the weaknesses of the Articles of the Confederation?
Form a more perfect union.
Establish justice.
Promote the general welfare.
Secure the blessings of liberty and prosperity.
The first three words of the Preamble establish that the power of the U.S. government comes from where?
Laws
President
Congress
The people
The first three words of the Preamble establish that the power of the U.S. government comes from where?
Laws
President
Congress
The people
The federal court system best meets what purpose stated in the Preamble to the Constitution?
Form a more perfect union.
Establish justice.
Promote the general welfare.
Provide for common defense.
Why have only 27 amendments been added to the constitution of the United States in more than 200 years
The process of adding amendments is very complex
The courts strike down many amendments
National laws limit the number of amendments
Changes in society are too small to require amendments
Which necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?
Majority vote by electoral college
Unanimous vote by both houses of congress
Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states
Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states
To date, how many amendments have been added to teh United States constitution?
25
27
26
28
How are the states involved in the amendment process?
propose amendments
change amendments
ratify amendments
declare amendments unconstitutional
What do you call a change to the Constitution?
amendment
introduction
preamble
articles
Who has the ability to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Voters of the United States
President
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Congress
How is an amendment to the U.S. Constitution ratified?
Signed into existence by the President of the United States
Passed by a majority decision of the U.S. Supreme Court
Approved by the legislatures of 3/4 of the states
Receives a majority vote of the registered voters of the United States
What is the best title for the graphic?
Amending the United States Constitution
Amending the Virginia Constitution
Changing the tires on your dad's car
Your mom
How is an amendment to the Virginia Constitution ratified?
A vote of the registered voters of Virginia.
It is signed into law by the Governor.
A majority decision of the Virginia Supreme Court.
A meeting of Virginia's mayors.
Why have there been so few amendments made to the U.S. Constitution in over 200 years?
The nation has seen few changes since it was founded.
The President often refuses to approve amendments that have been passed.
The Constitution sets strict limit on the number of changes that may be made.
The process to make an amendment is long and complex.
The division of power between the states and national government is known as the principle of-
Federalism
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Reserved powers
What do you call the powers of the government that are written in the Constitution?
Reserved powers
Concurrent powers
Expressed powers
Implied powers
Powers the Constitution give to the state governments are known as
Expressed powers
Concurrent powers
Inherent powers
Reserved powers
Which of the following are NOT government responsibilities given to the states?
Establishing speed limits
Conducting foreign policy
Declaring war
Coining money
Promoting public health
The Constitution created a federal form of government where the __________ government is supreme
Local
State
National
City
If a state law conflicts with or contradicts a law of Congress made in accordance with the U.S. Constitution-
States and federal governments may follow whichever law is convenient
Each law will prevail because the state governments are equal to the national government
The state law will prevail because the state government is supreme
The law of Congress will prevail because the national government is supreme
The national government can declare war, the states set up local governments, and both state and national governments can tax. This is an example of--
federalism
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
Expressed powers are powers in the Constitution that are given to which level of government?
State and national
National
State
Local
The Constitution forbids the states from doing all of the following EXCEPT-
Declare war
Deal with foreign countries
Make laws
Coin money
Executive branch officers include the lieutenant governor and the- (Check All that Apply)
Representative
Supreme Court Justice
Attorney General
Cabinet
Governor
In the state of VA, there are _________ Supreme Court Justices
5
7
9
11
In the United State of America, there are _________ Supreme Court Justices
5
7
9
11
In the state of VA, Supreme Court justices serve a term of ---
4 yr
12 yr
Life
In the United State of America, the supreme court justices serve a term of --
4 yr
12 yr
Life
Powers that ARE NOT written in the constitution, but are used to carry out expressed powers that are written in the constitution are called
expressed powers
implied powers
concurrent powers
