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Civics SOL Review

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Consent of the Governed, a fundamental political principle, means

a)

people are the source of government power

b)

government is not all-powerful

c)

those who govern are bound by the law

d)

people elect officeholders govern on their behalf

2.

Limited Government, a fundamental political principle, means

a)

people are the source of government power

b)

government is not all-powerful

c)

those who govern are bound by the law

d)

people elect officeholders govern on their behalf

3.

Rule of Law, a fundamental political principle, means

a)

people are the source of government power

b)

government is not all-powerful

c)

those who govern are bound by the law

d)

people elect officeholders govern on their behalf

4.

Representative Government, a fundamental political principle, means

a)

people are the source of government power

b)

government is not all-powerful

c)

those who govern are bound by the law

d)

people elect officeholders govern on their behalf

5.

A system of government where the people rule is called

(a)  

6.

The Charters of the Virginia Company of London, a foundational document, influenced the Constitution of the United States by

a)

guaranteeing rights of Englishmen to the colonists

b)

Serving as a model for the Bill of Rights

c)

Stating grievances against the king, affirming unalienable rights, and establishing equality under the law

d)

Securing freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

7.

The Virginia Declaration of Rights, a foundational document, influenced the Constitution of the United States by

a)

guaranteeing rights of Englishmen to the colonists

b)

Serving as a model for the Bill of Rights

c)

Stating grievances against the king, affirming unalienable rights, and establishing equality under the law

d)

Securing freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

8.

The Declaration of Independence, a foundational document, influenced the Constitution of the United States by

a)

guaranteeing rights of Englishmen to the colonists

b)

Serving as a model for the Bill of Rights

c)

Stating grievances against the king, affirming unalienable rights, and establishing equality under the law

d)

Securing freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

9.

The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, a foundational document, influenced the Constitution of the United States by

a)

guaranteeing rights of Englishmen to the colonists

b)

Serving as a model for the Bill of Rights

c)

Stating grievances against the king, affirming unalienable rights, and establishing equality under the law

d)

Securing freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

10.

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)   "

11.

Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects the freedom of speech?

a)

1st

b)

5th

c)

14th

d)

16th

12.

Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects the freedom of press?

a)

1st

b)

5th

c)

14th

d)

16th

13.

Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects the freedom of assembly?

a)

1st

b)

5th

c)

14th

d)

16th

14.

Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects the freedom of petition?

a)

1st

b)

5th

c)

14th

d)

16th

15.

Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects the freedom of religion?

a)

1st

b)

5th

c)

14th

d)

16th

16.

Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects a person's right to Due Process under the law?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

5th

d)

16th

17.

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?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

14th

d)

16th

18.

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?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

14th

d)

16th

19.

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?

a)

1

b)

10

c)

22

d)

27

20.

Congress is part of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

21.

The President is the leader of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

22.

The Supreme Court is part of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

23.

Congress is a (a)   legislature, meaning it has two houses - the House of Representatives and the Senate.

24.

Making the laws is a power of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

25.

Declaring war is a power of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

26.

Raising revenue through taxation is a power of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

27.

Approving the annual budget is a power of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

28.

Confirming presidential appointments is a power of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

29.

Regulating foreign trade is a power of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

30.

Enforcing (or carrying out) the laws is a power of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

31.

Preparing the annual budget is a power of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

32.

Appointing ambassadors and judges is a power of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

33.

Overseeing/Administering government agencies and departments is a power of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

34.

Interpreting the law is a power of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

35.

Using Judicial Review is a power of the _____ branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

36.

Is obeying the law a duty or responsibility of citizenship?

a)

Duty (must do) of Citizenship

b)

Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship

37.

Is paying taxes a duty or responsibility of citizenship?

a)

Duty (must do) of Citizenship

b)

Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship

38.

Is serving on a jury, if called, a duty or responsibility of citizenship?

a)

Duty (must do) of Citizenship

b)

Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship

39.

Is serving in the military, if called, a duty or responsibility of citizenship?

a)

Duty (must do) of Citizenship

b)

Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship

40.

Is registering and voting a duty or responsibility of citizenship?

a)

Duty (must do) of Citizenship

b)

Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship

41.

Is staying informed of current events a duty or responsibility of citizenship?

a)

Duty (must do) of Citizenship

b)

Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship

42.

Is participating in a campaign a duty or responsibility of citizenship?

a)

Duty (must do) of Citizenship

b)

Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship

43.

Is holding elective office a duty or responsibility of citizenship?

a)

Duty (must do) of Citizenship

b)

Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship

44.

Conducting foreign policy, regulating commerce, and providing for the common defense are the primary responsibilities of the...

a)

National Government

b)

State Government

45.

Promoting public health, safety, and the general welfare of people are the primary responsibilities of the...

a)

National Government

b)

State Government

46.

All of the following are qualifications to vote EXCEPT

a)

Citizen of the United States

b)

Resident of Virginia and Precinct

c)

At least 18 years old by the day of the general election

d)

Paid $15 voter fee

47.

A system where economic decisions are based on custom and historical precedent is called a...

a)

Traditional Economy

b)

Free Market Economy

c)

Command Economy

d)

Mixed Economy

48.

A system where resources are privately owned, individuals compete to make profits, and individuals have the ability to make choices is called a...

a)

Traditional Economy

b)

Free Market Economy

c)

Command Economy

d)

Mixed Economy

49.

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...

a)

Traditional Economy

b)

Free Market Economy

c)

Command Economy

d)

Mixed Economy

50.

A system where individuals and businesses own resources in the private sector and the government owns resources in the public sector is called a...

a)

Traditional Economy

b)

Free Market Economy

c)

Command Economy

d)

Mixed Economy

51.

The United States' economy is best described as a...

a)

Traditional Economy

b)

Free Market Economy

c)

Command Economy

d)

Mixed Economy

52.

The United States' economy is best described as a...

a)

Traditional Economy

b)

Free Market Economy

c)

Command Economy

d)

Mixed Economy

53.

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...

a)

Proprietorship

b)

Partnership

c)

Corporation

d)

Monopoly

54.

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...

a)

Proprietorship

b)

Partnership

c)

Corporation

d)

Monopoly

55.

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...

a)

Proprietorship

b)

Partnership

c)

Corporation

d)

Monopoly

56.

Supply and Demand determine (a)   .

57.

When prices are too high, supply will exceed demand and there will be a _____.

a)

Surplus

b)

Shortage

58.

When prices are too low, demand will exceed supply and there will be a _____.

a)

Surplus

b)

Shortage

59.

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 _____.

a)

Up

b)

Down

60.

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 _____.

a)

Up

b)

Down