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WorksheetsCivics SOL Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 23mins
Consent of the Governed, a fundamental political principle, means
people are the source of government power
government is not all-powerful
those who govern are bound by the law
people elect officeholders govern on their behalf
Limited Government, a fundamental political principle, means
people are the source of government power
government is not all-powerful
those who govern are bound by the law
people elect officeholders govern on their behalf
Rule of Law, a fundamental political principle, means
people are the source of government power
government is not all-powerful
those who govern are bound by the law
people elect officeholders govern on their behalf
Representative Government, a fundamental political principle, means
people are the source of government power
government is not all-powerful
those who govern are bound by the law
people elect officeholders govern on their behalf
A system of government where the people rule is called
(a)
The Charters of the Virginia Company of London, a foundational document, influenced the Constitution of the United States by
guaranteeing rights of Englishmen to the colonists
Serving as a model for the Bill of Rights
Stating grievances against the king, affirming unalienable rights, and establishing equality under the law
Securing freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
The Virginia Declaration of Rights, a foundational document, influenced the Constitution of the United States by
guaranteeing rights of Englishmen to the colonists
Serving as a model for the Bill of Rights
Stating grievances against the king, affirming unalienable rights, and establishing equality under the law
Securing freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
The Declaration of Independence, a foundational document, influenced the Constitution of the United States by
guaranteeing rights of Englishmen to the colonists
Serving as a model for the Bill of Rights
Stating grievances against the king, affirming unalienable rights, and establishing equality under the law
Securing freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, a foundational document, influenced the Constitution of the United States by
guaranteeing rights of Englishmen to the colonists
Serving as a model for the Bill of Rights
Stating grievances against the king, affirming unalienable rights, and establishing equality under the law
Securing freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
The first form of national government for the United States, which had no power to tax or enforce laws and ultimately failed was called the "Articles of (a) "
Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects the freedom of speech?
1st
5th
14th
16th
Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects the freedom of press?
1st
5th
14th
16th
Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects the freedom of assembly?
1st
5th
14th
16th
Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects the freedom of petition?
1st
5th
14th
16th
Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects the freedom of religion?
1st
5th
14th
16th
Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects a person's right to Due Process under the law?
1st
2nd
5th
16th
Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States extended a person's right to Due Process under the law to actions of the state?
1st
2nd
14th
16th
Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States gave the national government the power to tax the income of the people that live and work within its borders?
1st
2nd
14th
16th
Amending, or changing, the Constitution of the United States is a complex process that doesn't occur often. How many times has the Constitution been amended?
1
10
22
27
Congress is part of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
The President is the leader of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
The Supreme Court is part of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Congress is a (a) legislature, meaning it has two houses - the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Making the laws is a power of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Declaring war is a power of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Raising revenue through taxation is a power of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Approving the annual budget is a power of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Confirming presidential appointments is a power of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Regulating foreign trade is a power of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Enforcing (or carrying out) the laws is a power of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Preparing the annual budget is a power of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Appointing ambassadors and judges is a power of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Overseeing/Administering government agencies and departments is a power of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Interpreting the law is a power of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Using Judicial Review is a power of the _____ branch.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Is obeying the law a duty or responsibility of citizenship?
Duty (must do) of Citizenship
Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship
Is paying taxes a duty or responsibility of citizenship?
Duty (must do) of Citizenship
Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship
Is serving on a jury, if called, a duty or responsibility of citizenship?
Duty (must do) of Citizenship
Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship
Is serving in the military, if called, a duty or responsibility of citizenship?
Duty (must do) of Citizenship
Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship
Is registering and voting a duty or responsibility of citizenship?
Duty (must do) of Citizenship
Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship
Is staying informed of current events a duty or responsibility of citizenship?
Duty (must do) of Citizenship
Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship
Is participating in a campaign a duty or responsibility of citizenship?
Duty (must do) of Citizenship
Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship
Is holding elective office a duty or responsibility of citizenship?
Duty (must do) of Citizenship
Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship
Conducting foreign policy, regulating commerce, and providing for the common defense are the primary responsibilities of the...
National Government
State Government
Promoting public health, safety, and the general welfare of people are the primary responsibilities of the...
National Government
State Government
All of the following are qualifications to vote EXCEPT
Citizen of the United States
Resident of Virginia and Precinct
At least 18 years old by the day of the general election
Paid $15 voter fee
A system where economic decisions are based on custom and historical precedent is called a...
Traditional Economy
Free Market Economy
Command Economy
Mixed Economy
A system where resources are privately owned, individuals compete to make profits, and individuals have the ability to make choices is called a...
Traditional Economy
Free Market Economy
Command Economy
Mixed Economy
A system where resources are centrally owned by the government, the economy is centrally planned by the government, and there is little consumer choice is called a...
Traditional Economy
Free Market Economy
Command Economy
Mixed Economy
A system where individuals and businesses own resources in the private sector and the government owns resources in the public sector is called a...
Traditional Economy
Free Market Economy
Command Economy
Mixed Economy
The United States' economy is best described as a...
Traditional Economy
Free Market Economy
Command Economy
Mixed Economy
The United States' economy is best described as a...
Traditional Economy
Free Market Economy
Command Economy
Mixed Economy
One way that businesses organize to make a profit is to have one owner take all the risk and receive all the reward. This is called a...
Proprietorship
Partnership
Corporation
Monopoly
One way that businesses organize to make a profit is to have two or more owners share the risk and share the reward. This is called a...
Proprietorship
Partnership
Corporation
Monopoly
One way that businesses organize to make a profit is to have an organization where owner risk is limited to the amount of investment and the owners share the reward. This is called a...
Proprietorship
Partnership
Corporation
Monopoly
Supply and Demand determine (a) .
When prices are too high, supply will exceed demand and there will be a _____.
Surplus
Shortage
When prices are too low, demand will exceed supply and there will be a _____.
Surplus
Shortage
If the supply of an item remains the same and there is a sudden increase in demand for that item, prices can be expected to go _____.
Up
Down
If the demand for an item remains the same and there is a sudden increase in the supply of that item, prices can be expected to go _____.
Up
Down
