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CE SOL REVIEW CHECK

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Please select the correct answer using the image above.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

6.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

7.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

8.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

9.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

10.

Please answer the question using the image above.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

11.

SOL CE 2B - Choose all statements that apply to the Articles of Confederation.

a)

Served as a first form of government for the independent colonies.

b)

It created an executive that was too close to a King in power.

c)

It granted the states too little power to govern themselves.

d)

The central government was too weak to enforce its laws and couldn't collect taxes.

12.

SOL CE 2C - The importance of the Preamble is that ...

a)

It lays out the structure and powers of the United States government.

b)

It lists the purposes and goals for the creation of the government.

c)

It defines individual freedoms such as speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly.

d)

It states voting rights and how to obtain them for citizens of the United States.

13.

SOL CE 2A - The headline given supports what principle of the U.S. government?

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Due Process

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Representative Government

14.

SOL CE 2B - The political cartoon show relates most closely to what famous influential document?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

Charters of the Virginia Company of London

d)

Declaration of Independence

15.

SOL CE 2A - The poster supports what principle of the U.S. Government?

a)

Representative Government

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Due Process

d)

Limited Government

16.

SOL CE 2B - The chart is most closely related to what document?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Bill of Rights

17.

SOL CE 2D - There have been few amendments made to the U.S. Constitution since it was written. What is the reason for this?

a)

The United States has had very little social change during that time.

b)

The Constitution limits the number of changes that can be made.

c)

The process outlined by the Constitution for amendments is long and complex.

d)

Most amendments that are proposed fail to gain the support of the President.

18.

SOL CE 2C - The U.S. Court System was established to carry out what role of the government given in the Preamble?

a)

Provide for the common defense

b)

Form a more perfect union

c)

Establish justice

d)

Promote the general welfare

19.

Which item best completes the list?

CE 5e, 2007

a)

Licensed driver

b)

State resident

c)

Employed

d)

Married

20.

Third parties differ from the two main political parties because third parties —

CE 5b,2007

a)

have more political experience

b)

are older than the two main parties

c)

are often concerned with one issue

d)

have more official members

21.

Which of the following is a function of political parties?

CE 5a, 2007

a)

Electing Supreme Court justices

b)

Protecting former Presidents

c)

Appointing diplomatic officials

d)

Nominating qualified candidates

22.

The main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC) is to —

CE 5d, 2011

a)

see that money is distributed equally among presidential candidates

b)

publicize a presidential candidate’s ideas through the use of the media

c)

 raise money for candidates who support the same views

d)

develop the party platform for the candidate’s party

23.

Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to —

CE 5a, 2012

a)

recruit individuals to run for office

b)

educate the electorate about campaign issues

c)

help new residents register to vote

d)

assist people in getting to their polling places

24.

Which person is eligible to register to vote in the state of Virginia?

CE 5e, 2014

a)

Ranjan

b)

Alyssa

c)

Rick

d)

Carla

25.

From this information, it can be concluded that the news media-

CE 5c, 2014

a)

Showed little favoritism between political parties

b)

Displayed a positive bias to the Party X candidate

c)

Showed a negative bias towards both political parties

d)

Gave more positive coverage to the Party Y candiate

26.

Rising campaign costs have—

CE 5d, Five Ponds

a)

created a disadvantage for wealthy individuals running for office

b)

silenced issue-oriented special-interest groups

c)

discouraged the development of PACs and Super PACs

d)

limited opportunities for some people to run for public office

27.

The number of electors of each state is based on—

CE 5f, Five Ponds

a)

each state's population of registered voters

b)

the location of the state

c)

each state's congressional representation

d)

federal laws

28.

Voting rights have evolved over the years. Put the events in the order they occurred.

CE 5e, Five Ponds

a)

1, 2, 3, 4

b)

4, 3, 2, 1

c)

1, 3, 2, 4

d)

3, 1, 2, 4

29.

What title best represents the ideas about campaigns for elective office?

CE 5c, Five Ponds

a)

Mass Media’s Roles in Elections

b)

Strategies for Evaluating Campaigns

c)

Role of Political Parties

d)

Electoral College Process

30.

“I think America is becoming less democratic. Only rich people can serve in the government.”

What best describes the statement above?

a)

Fact:

This is a true statement

b)

Evaluate Sources:

Tells where the information is from

c)

Bias:

Favoring one side

d)

Opinion:

This is someone's personal beliefs

31.

What branch appoints cabinet members and judges?

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

32.

What branch declares laws or actions to be unconstitutional?

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

33.

House of Congress with 100 elected members, or 2 per state-

a)

House of Delegates

b)

Senate

c)

Congress

d)

House of Representatives

34.

Complete the statement: The lawmaking branch of government is the ______________ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

35.

The judicial branch _______________ laws.

a)

Makes

b)

Enforces

c)

Interprets

36.

The legislative branch _______________ laws.

a)

Makes

b)

Enforces

c)

Interprets

37.

The executive branch _______________ laws.

a)

Makes

b)

Enforces

c)

Interprets

38.

What are House of Representatives and U.S. Senate called?

a)

the Executive Branch

b)

the General Assembly

c)

the Congress

d)

the Supreme Court

39.

The number of members in the House of Representatives is based on __________?

a)

state population

b)

the number of political districts

c)

voter registration

d)

the number of state senators

40.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
41.

The courts check Congress when

a)

judges/justices declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional

b)

appoints judges/justices

c)

proposes legislation

42.
Which statement would be the best title for this chart?
a)
Steps in the Amendment Process
b)
How the Executive Branch Influences Policymaking
c)
Steps in the Lawmaking Process
d)
How the Judicial Branch Uses Judicial Review
43.

CE. 7a: The government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by which document?

a)

The Virginia Constitution

b)

The Virginia Declaration of Rights

c)

The Virginia Statue of Religious Freedom

d)

The Declaration of Independence

44.

CE.7a:  What is the name of Virginia’s legislative branch?

a)

House of Delegates

b)

Congress

c)

General Assembly

d)

Senate

45.

CE. 7a: Identify the bicameral legislature of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

a)

House of Representatives and Senate

b)

House of Delegates and Congress

c)

House of Delegates and Senate

d)

House of Representatives and Congress

46.

CE. 7a: The Virginia Constitution distributes executive power to who?

a)

Mayor

b)

Court of Appeals

c)

Board of Supervisor

d)

Governor

47.

CE.7b:  Which quotation from the United States Constitution provides for a Federal system of government?

a)

“He shall have power...with the advice and consent of the Senate... provided two thirds of the Senate present concur.”

b)

“Every bill...shall, before it becomes a law... presented to the President of the United States...”

c)

“The powers not delegated to the United States...are reserved to the states...”

d)

“Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts...of every other state.”

48.

CE. 7b  The United States Constitution grants certain powers only to the federal government. For example, only Congress can declare war. These powers are called

a)

congressional powers

b)

reserved powers

c)

enumerated powers

d)

concurrent powers

49.

CE. 7b: Which document establishes the principle of federalism?

a)

the U.S. Constitution

b)

the Virginia Constitution

c)

the Declaration of Independence

d)

the Bill of Rights

50.

CE. 7b: Powers that are shared between the national and state government are called

a)

Shared powers

b)

Reserved powers

c)

Concurrent powers

d)

Distributive powers

51.

CE. 7c: Which of the following is NOT a primary issue of state legislatures?

a)

Education

b)

Revenue

c)

Foreign policy

d)

Public health

52.

CE. 7d: The Governor of Virginia carries out all of the following EXCEPT-

a)

Chief of State

b)

Chief Citizen

c)

Commander-in-Chief

d)

Chief Judiciary

53.

What are the three units of local government in Virginia?

(Select 3.)

a)

precincts

b)

cities

c)

localities

d)

counties

e)

towns

54.

Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?

a)

Power to influence legislation

b)

Ability to veto legislation

c)

Power to approve cabinet members

d)

Ability to change judicial decisions

55.

A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by-

a)

serving in the military

b)

paying an income tax

c)

serving on a jury

d)

obeying the state law

56.

The principle of federalism gives governmental power to-

a)

the county and local governments

b)

a strong confederate government

c)

the national and state governments

d)

a powerful state government

57.

This phrase best refers to the -

a)

failed policies made by foreign officials

b)

grievances in the Declaration of Independence

c)

national problems caused by outdated laws

d)

weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation

58.

The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to-

a)

promote public health

b)

support federal laws

c)

protect consumer rights

d)

regulate land use

59.

Which amendment led to this decision?

a)

5th

b)

8th

c)

13th

d)

16th

60.

From this information, it can best be concluded that the news media-

a)

Showed little favoritism between political parties

b)

Displayed a positive bias to the candidate from Party X

c)

Showed negative bias toward both political parties

d)

Gave more positive coverage to teh candidate from Party Y

61.

Which person is eligible to register to vote in the state of Virginia

a)

Alyssa

b)

Ranjan

c)

Carla

d)

Rick