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WorksheetsCivics SOL Review Quiz
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 28mins
Citizens petition their legislator about the plans to build a shopping center near their homes. These citizens are protected by the _______.
First Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
How does a civic responsibility differ from a civic duty?
Failure to perform a civic duty can lead to legal consequences
Only elected officials can perform a civic duty
A civic duty is a type of civic responsibility
Citizens are required to carry out civic responsibilities
Which of the following is a civic duty?
Paying taxes
Voting
Supporting a candidate for election
Running for mayor
Which document first established rule of law, even for the King of England?
The Charter of the Virginia Company of London
U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
Why were the Charters of the Virginia Company of London important?
They created a federal court system
They established a national banking system
They guaranteed the colonists' rights as Englishmen
They stated the colonists' grievances against the English King
What is the job of the Legislative branch?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Veto laws
Which branch of government has the power being described
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which role of the president is being illustrated?
Chief Diplomat
Chief of Party
Commander-in-Chief
Chief of State
Maintaining a local law enforcement and fire department is what power of a local government?
Promoting Public Safety
Levy and Collecting Taxes
Protecting the Environment
Providing Education
What term refers to the division of power between state and national government?
Due Process
Judicial Review
Federalism
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the winning candidate becomes rich and famous and gets to be on the
Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
What court case established the principle of judicial review at the national level of government?
Monroe v. Marbury
Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
Plessy v. Ferguson
Your friend buys a brand new iPhone. You borrow the phone over the weekend and end up cracking the screen your friend is now suing you for the damages. Criminal or civil case?
Criminal
Civil
What legal process does the State Supreme Court exercise in this headline?
legislative proceeding
civil trial
judicial review
criminal prosecution
Constitutional protections against unfair governmental actions and laws is known as -
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Federalism
the Bill of Rights
Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill is called ______.
demonstrating
public agenda
lobbying
demanding
What is the media doing when it informs the public about the wrongdoing and mistakes of government?
Contributing to a campaign
Lobbying for an interest group
Holding government accountable
Voting
___________________ is the inability to satisfy all wants at the same time.
Scarcity
Resources
Choice
Production
Which term below is what is given up when a choice is made (the second-best alternative)?
opportunity cost
choice
production
consumption
Which term below is the using of goods and services?
opportunity cost
choice
production
consumption
Which type of resource is for tools and machines?
natural
human
capital
entrepreneurship
The central bank of the United States is called the -
Bank of America
Washington, D.C. Bank
Federal Reserve
Federal Express
What type of degree to doctors, lawyers, accountants, teachers, and principals all have to have?
A high school diploma.
At least a college degree or more.
An associate's degree.
None.
Because the U.S has some government involvement it is a -
traditional economy
mixed economy
free market economy
command economy
In which business model are profits kept by 1 person?
Proprietorship
Partnership
Corporation
Financial Institutions
In the United States economy, what do individuals and businesses give/provide for the government?
Goods and services
Resources
Taxes
Interest
During which month would consumers have most likely been willing to purchase a new car?
April 2010
October 2010
February 2011
March 2011
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Which picture shows a service usually provided by the government?
CE 13a
Which of the following would most likely investigate this scenario?
Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
When the government lowers taxes
national wealth decreases
Consumers have more money to spend
National resources are depleted
International trade decreases
Which first amendment freedom deals with the media having the right to publish information?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Petition
Freedom of Assembly
This person is the head of the executive branch at the state level
Governor
President
Mayor
Manager
Concurrent Powers
Powers that are shared between national and state governments
Powers of the national government
Powers of the state government
Powers of kindness
Which is NOT a civic duty?
Obeying the Laws
Paying Taxes
Serve in military when called
Voting
The way you become a U.S. citizen is either by birth OR .....
Naturalization
Federalism
Selective Service
Declaration of Independence?
Immigration and Naturalization have led to a .....
more diverse society
less diverse society
a disorganized society
a more organized society
The president will choose people for their cabinet. What branch has to approve the people the president chooses?
Legislative
Judicial
Which is an example of checks and balance?
The president vetoing a bill from congress
Both the states and federal government sharing powers
Writing a check in the middle of Antarctica on a Tuesday morning
The president giving their state of the union address.
Order the U.S. lawmaking process
Bill is introduced
Bill goes to committee
Bill is debated
Bill is voted on and sent to other ho
Bill is signed or vetoed by the Presi
Which of these is a power of state government
Public Education
Conduct Foreign Policy
Declare War
Coin Money
Separation of powers simply refers to the ...
Three Branches
Federalism
Due Process
Guy on a Buffalo
Congress passes a bill to reduce college loan interest rates. The President rejects the bill and sends it back to Congress with objections.
Which constitutional principle is illustrated in this situation?
Federalism
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Judicial review
The state of Virginia creates new graduation requirements for high school students, while the federal government focuses on national defense policies.
Which principle of government is best demonstrated?
Popular sovereignty
Rule of law
Federalism
Judicial restraint
I’m really proud of you. You’ve worked hard all year learning how our government works, how citizens make a difference, and how to think through important issues. The SOL is just one step—but it’s a chance to show what you’ve learned and how much you’ve grown.
Go in confident, take your time, and trust yourself—you’re ready for this!
-Mr. Swanson
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