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100 Questions Civics and Economics SOL Review 2023

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The illustration represents which fundamental political principle?
a)
Representative government
b)
Limited government
c)
Rule of law
d)
Democracy
2.
The first form of national government for the colonies was the - 
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Constitution of the United States
3.
The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States describes the - 
a)
separation of church and state.
b)
goals and purposes of the government.
c)
responsibilities of the founding fathers.
d)
fundamental principles for making laws.
4.
How can the Constitution of Virginia be amended?
a)
Action by Congress and ratification by the states
b)
Action by the Supreme Court and ratification by the courts
c)
Action by General Assembly and ratification by the voters of VA
d)
Action by the Governor and ratification by the Cabinet
5.
The Fourteenth Amendment is designed to protect citizens against - 
a)
unfair actions by the state government
b)
unfair actions by the federal government
c)
unfair actions by foreign countries
d)
unfair actions at the polls for elections
6.
What best completes the text box?
a)
Register and vote
b)
Hold elective office
c)
Serve in the armed forces if called
d)
Participate in political campaigns
7.
Mr. Brady tutors at the library and volunteers at the nursing home.  He is participating in - 
a)
a survey for active citizens
b)
community service
c)
duties of citizenship
d)
political campaigns
8.
All would be included in the graphic organizer except - 
a)
nominate candidates
b)
establish a platform
c)
campaign
d)
amend the Constitution
9.
A political party brochure is not a good source because - 
a)
it does not identify the candidate.
b)
it is a biased view point.
c)
too many viewpoints are given on all the candidates.
d)
only wealthy individuals receive the brochure.
10.
The table indicates that more people vote during a - 
a)
Congressional election
b)
Governoral election
c)
Presidential election
d)
mayoral election
11.
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
12.
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.
13.
The judicial branch functions to - 
a)
veto the laws
b)
enforce the laws
c)
interpret the laws
d)
make the laws
14.
Which branch of government would have this agenda?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
National
d)
State
15.

Declaring actions unconstitutional is a check of the -

a)

executive branch over the judicial and legislative branches

b)

legislative branch over the judicial branch

c)

judicial branch over the legislative

d)

judicial branch over the executive branch

16.
According to the newspaper, the President is fulfilling the role of - 
a)
Chief legislator
b)
Chief of party
c)
Chief of state
d)
Chief diplomat
17.
Which completes the web?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
House of Delegates
c)
House of Lawmakers
d)
House of Burgesses
18.
Which is a primary responsibility of the state level of government?
a)
promote public health, safety, and welfare
b)
conduct foreign policy
c)
regulate commerce
d)
have an army
19.
What is the best title for the graphic organizer?
a)
Lawmaking process in the Virginia General Assembly
b)
Lawmaking process in Congress
c)
Amendment process
d)
Naturalization process
20.
What role is the Governor fulfilling in the picture?
a)
Chief of State
b)
Commander-in-Chief
c)
Party Chief
d)
Chief Legislator
21.
Which legislative power best completes the table?
a)
County Council
b)
Board of Supervisors
c)
School Board
d)
Mayor
22.
Who oversees the operation of the K-12 public schools in the city and county?
a)
City Council
b)
Board of Supervisors
c)
School Board
d)
School Principal
23.
Who has the greatest influence on the decisions made by the local government officials?
a)
Mayor
b)
Manager
c)
Individuals
d)
Council
24.
What best completes the web?
a)
Executive branch influences policymaking
b)
Individuals influence public policy
c)
Media's role in setting the public agenda
d)
Interest groups influence public policy
25.
Brady has been hired by a special interest group to influence legislators' for them.  He is a -
a)
Lawyer
b)
Senator
c)
Judge
d)
Lobbyist
26.
International issues and events that require local government officials to act include all but
a)
implementing policies to protect the environment
b)
meeting with foreign leaders on trade issues
c)
planning for public safety in case of an act of terrorism
d)
responding to public health concerns
27.
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
28.
All of these courts have appellate jurisdiction except -
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Court of Appeals
c)
Circuit Court
d)
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
29.
If the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional, the court is - 
a)
acting wisely.
b)
violating the United States Constitution.
c)
exercising its power of judicial review.
d)
exercising its power of original jurisdiction.
30.
Which term completes the analogy?
a)
common law
b)
civil law
c)
criminal law
d)
federal law
31.
Order these criminal felony case procedures from beginning to end.
a)
D-B-A-C-E
b)
A-D-B-C-E
c)
D-A-B-C-E
d)
D-A-C-B-E
32.
The due process guarantee to all U.S. citizens is outlined in which Amendments?
a)
First and Seventeenth
b)
Eighth and Fifth
c)
Twenty-first and Nineteenth
d)
Fifth and Fourteenth 
33.
Scarcity causes consumers to - 
a)
buy items that are on sale.
b)
prioritize their wants and needs
c)
reinvest their profits
d)
charge more for labor
34.
The factors of production used to build the house in the illustration are known as -
a)
prices.
b)
resources.
c)
opportunity costs.
d)
competition.
35.
Which economic concept is represented by the vehicle in this political cartoon?
a)
profit
b)
demand
c)
incentive
d)
trade
36.
The guiding principle behind a free market economy is that -
a)
consumers have limited choice.
b)
the government will determine the price for consumer goods.
c)
consumers will determine what is produced.
d)
monopolies are beneficial.
37.
Competition, a driving factor in a market economy, usually results in all except -
a)
lower prices
b)
better quality
c)
fewer sales
d)
greater choice
38.
What type of economy is described?
a)
Traditional
b)
Command
c)
Mixed economy
d)
Free Market
39.
What is the best title for this graphic organizer?
a)
The three basic questions of proprietorship
b)
The three basic questions of scarcity
c)
The three basic questions of economics
d)
The three basic questions of entrepreneurship
40.
In the U. S., economic decisions are made by - 
a)
the government
b)
the people
c)
both people and government
d)
the free market system
41.
Robert and Sheila started a computer business.  They share all risks and profits.  This is a - 
a)
Corporation
b)
Partnership
c)
Proprietorship
d)
Dual ownership corporation
42.
Businesses most frequently participate in the economic circular flow of resources by -
a)
buying resources and making products 
b)
providing public goods and services by use of tax dollars
c)
providing investment capital to expand
d)
consuming products
43.
In our economy, individuals (households) do all except -
a)
invest capital.
b)
sell their resources.
c)
use their income to purchase goods and services.
d)
limit their purchases according to the government. 
44.
Private financial institutions receive deposits and make -
a)
donations.
b)
loans.
c)
money for the federal government.
d)
decisions for businesses.
45.
Both the United States and Virginia pursue worldwide trade to - 
a)
maintain peaceful relations with foreign countries.
b)
enforce laws and guidelines enacted by Congress. 
c)
increase wealth and create jobs.
d)
promote equal opportunities for all people.
46.
The United States government enforces antitrust laws to - 
a)
discourage monopolies.
b)
limit competition.
c)
increase taxes.
d)
provide addition public goods and services.
47.
What government regulatory agency monitors television programming?
a)
Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
b)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
c)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
d)
North Atlantic Free Trade Organization (NAFTA)
48.
All are ways the government promotes marketplace competition except -
a)
encouraging businesses to start.
b)
passing and enforcing laws in order to prevent monopolies.
c)
participation in global trade.
d)
limiting small business start-up loans.
49.
Taxes and borrowed funds are two ways that the government provides - 
a)
vacations.
b)
news conferences.
c)
public goods and services.
d)
bonuses.
50.
The government gets involved in taxing, borrowing, and spending to - 
a)
provide bureaucratic positions for citizens.
b)
influence economic activity.
c)
ensure all citizens are paying the same amount of taxes.
d)
provide jobs.
51.
Increased government spending increases demand which may -
a)
decrease taxes.
b)
increase employment.
c)
reduce production.
d)
raise interest.
52.
What best completes the blank?
a)
deposits
b)
government securities
c)
inflation
d)
taxes
53.
What is the best title for this web?
a)
Economic System
b)
Private Sector System
c)
Federal Reserve System
d)
Financial System
54.
If a consumer is harmed by a product, what can he/she do legally?
a)
The consumer does not have any rights.
b)
Have the government shut down the company.
c)
Take legal action against the company
d)
Arrest the store's owner 
55.
What is the first step in career planning?
a)
self-assessment
b)
search the classified ads for a job
c)
fill out a job application
d)
create a resume
56.
What attitude and behavior is most important to career success?
a)
having many friends
b)
strong work ethic
c)
working late
d)
driving a nice car
57.
What is the correlation between skills, education, and income?
a)
Higher skills and/or education lead to higher incomes.
b)
Lower skills and lower education have no effect on income.
c)
Lower skills lead to higher incomes.
d)
Higher skills and/or education have no effect on income.
58.
What replaces the question mark in the graphic organizer?
a)
Security Bonds
b)
Contracts
c)
Depositions
d)
Fair Trade Documents
59.

            How does the governor influence policy making in Virginia?           

a)

By signing and vetoing bills 

b)

By appointing and nominating officials

c)

By granting pardons 

d)

By passing the biennial budget

60.

Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to —

 

a)

recruit individuals to run for office 

b)

help new residents register to vote

c)

educate the electorate about campaign issues  

d)

assist people in getting to their polling places

61.

Select all of the ways the media

play an important role in setting the public agenda.

a)

focus public attention on selected issues

b)

offer a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated

c)

hold government officials accountable to the public

d)

pass laws to support public needs

62.
The desire or willingness a consumer has to purchase a good or a service is called?
a)
shortage
b)
supply
c)
price
d)
demand
63.
The point where supply and demand are balanced is?
a)
product
b)
demand
c)
surplus
d)
equilibrium
64.
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
65.
When the supply of a product or service goes up and the demand stays the same the Price will typically do what? 
a)
rise
b)
fall
c)
stay the same
d)
Consumer
66.
How many terms may the president serve?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
unlimited
67.

Which Enlightenment idea helped limit the power of government meaning government powers are equally divided?

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

Checks and Balnces

68.

The branch of government that makes the laws.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

69.

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

a)

Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person

b)

Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years

c)

Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years

d)

Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital

70.
Based on the poster, what conclusion can be drawn about the candidate? 
a)
Doug is running for judge.
b)
Doug is running for mayor.
c)
Doug is running for president.
d)
Doug is running for city council.
71.

During a period of recession, ______.

a)

the economy grows and shrinks over time

b)

the economy slows or shrinks

c)

the economy grows very quickly

d)

the economy does not change

72.

based on supply and demand with little or no government control

a)

traditional economy

b)

mixed economy

c)

command economy

d)

free market economy

73.

Define debit:

a)

An account with a bank where the customer buys and pays for something at the same time

b)

Money that is owed

c)

The ability of a customer to obtain goods and services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future

d)

A bank account used to keep money for a long period of time that gains interest

74.

A form of business organization that is authorized by law to act as a legal entity regardless of the number of owners. Owners share the profits. Owner liability is limited to the amount of their investment

a)

proprietorship

b)

partnership

c)

corporation

d)

entrepreneur

75.

When inflation happens, ______.

a)

The prices of goods go down

b)

The value of money goes up

c)

The prices of goods go up

d)

The cost of living decreases

76.

Which of these is an example of a U.S. citizen’s responsibilities? (2 answers)

a)

Vote

b)

Jury Duty

c)

Serve in the military

d)

Protest unfair laws

77.

What amendment gave African American MEN the right to vote?

a)

13th

b)

14th

c)

15th

d)

19th

78.

Which is a benefit of the rule of law?

a)

Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced

b)

Government decisions are based on the will of the majority

c)

Government officials can act in their own instincts in emergencies

d)

Citizens are protected from arbitrary and repressive governments

79.
Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe? 
a)
Checks and Balances 
b)
 Popular Sovereignty
c)
Seperation of powers 
d)
 Judicial Review
80.

What is one example of a civic responsibility?

a)

Bashing both Trump and Clinton

b)

Voting and deciding how to vote

c)

eating healthy foods

d)

Not wearing deoderant

81.

What amendment defines citizenship?

a)

1st

b)

14th

c)

16th

d)

27th

82.

How many Senators are in the United States Congress/Legislate Branch?

a)

50

b)

200

c)

100

d)

75

83.

Which is an example of a U.S. citizens duty?

a)

community service

b)

getting a job

c)

obeying the law

d)

graduating from high school

84.

Why is it important for citizens to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship?

a)

It contributes to the common good and stability of our society

b)

It allows people to have more free time

c)

It allows people to have strong leaders

d)

it contributes to the power of the government to run efficiently

85.

This quote is from the 14th Amendment:

Based on this quote, whom would be considered a US citizen?

a)

Only people who are naturalized in the US

b)

Anyone with good moral character

c)

Only people born in the US

d)

Anyone who has been born and naturalized in the US

86.

the combining of human, natural, capital, and entrepreneurship resources to make goods or provide services

a)

opportunity cost

b)

production

c)

consumption

d)

resources

87.

You have a credit score of 570. Which of the following credit card offers would most likely be offered?

a)

21% interest with $10,000 limit

b)

26% interest with $1,000 limit

c)

28% interest with $500 limit

88.

A form of business organization that is authorized by law to act as a legal entity regardless of the number of owners. Owners share the profits. Owner liability is limited to the amount of their investment

a)

proprietorship

b)

partnership

c)

corporation

d)

entrepreneur

89.

an economic system combining private and public enterprise

a)

traditional economy

b)

mixed economy

c)

command economy

d)

free market economy

90.

the using of goods and services

a)

opportunity cost

b)

production

c)

consumption

d)

resources

91.
Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe? 
a)
Checks and Balances 
b)
 Popular Sovereignty
c)
Seperation of powers 
d)
 Judicial Review
92.

What was the impact of Baron Montesquieu’s writings on the Founding Fathers?

a)

Representative Government

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Social Contract

d)

Trial by Jury

93.
How are Supreme Court justices selected?
a)
Appointed by the Senate, approved by the President
b)
by an election
c)
Appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate
d)
Congress selects them
94.

What amendment gives states their reserved powers?

a)

5th

b)

10th

c)

14th

d)

16th

95.

A congressional override of a presidential veto is

a)

easily accomplished.

b)

impossible.

c)

likely.

d)

rare.

96.

Which statement identifies the significance of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

a)

It overturned racial segregation in public schools

b)

It overturned the earlier decision of Gideon v. Wainwright

c)

It upheld state laws requiring the payment of poll taxes

d)

It upheld state laws requiring racial segregation

97.

North Korea is an example of which type of government?

a)

Theocracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Anarchy

d)

Dictatorship

98.

Congress is made up of

a)

Senate and Mayors

b)

Representatives and governors

c)

Senate and Representatives

d)

Mayors and Governors

99.

What amendment gives you due process protections from STATE governments?

a)

5th

b)

10th

c)

14th

d)

23rd

100.

What is the job of state regulatory agencies?

 

a)

Help the governor enforce laws

b)

Help the congress make laws

c)

Help the governor veto laws

d)

Help the governor sign laws

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