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WorksheetsCivics and Economics Review VA SoL 7th Grade
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 30mins
What are the fundamental political principles of the United States government?
The power of the government comes from the people.
The government has absolute power over the people.
The government is ruled by a single individual.
The government's power is derived from a divine right.
How can the Constitution of the United States be amended?
By a unanimous vote in Congress.
By a referendum among all citizens.
By a two-thirds vote in Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states.
By a presidential decree.
Which document served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America?
Declaration of Independence
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Articles of Confederation
Virginia Declaration of Rights
What are two ways of obtaining U.S. citizenship?
Birth and naturalization
Marriage and employment
Education and military service
Investment and property ownership
Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees freedom of speech?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
What is a basic responsibility of citizenship in the United States?
To pay taxes
To serve in the armed forces
To vote in elections
All of the above
What is one way that citizens can participate in community service?
Volunteering to support overseas activities
Engaging in community improvement projects
Running for political office
Watching political debates
Which of the following is a function of political parties?
Monitoring candidates once elected
Providing military support
Regulating trade agreements
Designing public infrastructure
What characterizes a two-party system?
Multiple parties have equal representation
One party dominates the political process
Two major parties dominate the political scene
Any party can win elections regardless of size
What role do third parties play in the political process?
They introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue
They organize to win elections
They reflect both liberal and conservative views
They define roles in ways that win majority support by appealing to political center
Why might some individuals fail to vote?
Lack of interest
Overwhelming support for the candidates
Compulsory voting laws
Too many voting locations
What is a reason for the high cost of getting elected?
Limited campaign activities
Public funding of campaigns
Rising campaign costs
Decreased interest in elections
What is a qualification to register to vote in Virginia?
Resident of Virginia and precinct
At least 16 years of age by day of general election
No requirement to register in advance
Must be a resident of another state
What does the Electoral College favor in terms of party system?
A multi-party system
A single-party system
A two-party system
No party system
Which activity is a form of direct involvement in the democratic process?
Watching a political debate
Reading about political issues
Student participation in the democratic process
Discussing politics at a family gathering
How many branches of the national government are there in the United States according to the Constitution?
Two
Three
Four
Five
What is the main role of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government?
To execute the laws of the nation
To interpret the Constitution
To make the laws of the nation
To enforce judicial decisions
Who heads the Executive Branch of the United States?
The Vice President
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
The President
What is the role of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government?
To declare war
To regulate interstate and foreign trade
To interpret the Constitution
To prepare the national budget
Which of the following is a check that the Legislative Branch has on the Executive Branch?
The President checks Congress when the President vetoes legislation
The courts check Congress when judges declare acts of Congress unconstitutional
The Congress checks the President when legislators override Presidential vetoes
The President appoints judges/justices
How does a bill become a law in Congress?
By the President signing an executive order
By being voted on in the Supreme Court
By being introduced by a Senator or Representative, working in committees, debating the bill on the floor of each house, voting on the bill in each house, and the President signing the bill into law
By a national referendum
Which of the following is NOT a role of the President?
Chief Legislator
Chief Diplomat
Chief Guardian of the Economy
Chief Justice
What is the form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Federalism
Theocracy
How is the legislative power in the Virginia General Assembly exercised?
By a single ruler
By a council of elders
By a bicameral legislature
By direct democracy
Which courts are part of the court system in Virginia?
Supreme Court only
Supreme Court and District Courts
Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, and District Courts
Supreme Court and Circuit Courts only
What is the role of the lieutenant governor and attorney general in Virginia?
They serve as the head of state and head of government
They are responsible for the state's defense
They assist the executive branch officers who are elected to a four-year term
They are the chief legislators of the state
How does the Constitution of the United States of America outline the division and sharing of powers between the national and state governments?
By granting all powers to the national government
By reserving certain powers to the states
By allowing states to override national laws
By establishing a unitary system where states have no power
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the National Government?(Choose all that apply)
Promotes public health
Provides for the common defense
Promotes welfare
Regulates commerce between the states
What is one of the roles of the Governor of Virginia?
Chief of state
Supreme Court Justice
Head of the National Guard
Speaker of the House
Which of the following is a step in the lawmaking process in the Virginia General Assembly?
Ratifying amendments to the Constitution
Appointing judges to the state courts
Introducing a bill
Conducting national elections
What is a primary issue in legislative process at the state level in Virginia?
International relations
Education
Military deployment
Space exploration
What is the role of the board of supervisors in Virginia counties?
They are responsible for resolving judicial disputes.
They are elected to oversee the operation of the K-12 public schools.
They have elected powers, enact ordinances, and adopt an annual budget.
They manage the local government by being hired by the legislative branch.
Who elects the mayor in a Virginia town?
The board of supervisors
The voters or the town council members
The elected council
The manager of the town
Which of the following courts is not mentioned as one that hears cases in each locality in Virginia?
Circuit courts
Juvenile and domestic relations courts
Small claims courts
Federal courts
What is required of every locality in Virginia concerning law enforcement?
Each locality must have a police department.
Each locality must have a sheriff and a clerk of the circuit court.
Each locality must have a board of supervisors.
Each locality must have a town council.
How do individuals participate in the lawmaking process according to the document?
By paying taxes
Through direct participation and simulations
By electing the mayor
By serving on the board of supervisors
Which of the following is not a way that local governments may be required to formulate, adopt, and implement public policies?
Public health concerns in the event of a pandemic
Economic development policies in response to the emerging global economy
Public safety in the event of an act of terrorism
Designing educational curricula
Which court system has the power to form the Constitution of the United States and federal laws?
Virginia Court System
United States Court System
Virginia Supreme Court
Circuit Court
What type of jurisdiction does the United States Supreme Court have?
Original jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction
Limited original jurisdiction
Both B and C
What is the role of the United States District Court?
Appellate jurisdiction
Original jurisdiction
Limited original jurisdiction
Review decisions of circuit courts
Which principle was established by the Marbury v. Madison case?
The right to due process of law
The power of judicial review at the national level
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of land
State laws must conform to Virginia and United States constitutions
What does the 5th Amendment prohibit?
The national government from acting in an unfair manner
The state and local governments from acting in an unfair manner
The Supreme Court from exercising appellate jurisdiction
The Circuit Court from hearing felony criminal cases
What is the main difference between criminal law and civil law?
Criminal law deals with breaking the law, while civil law deals with disagreements between parties
Criminal law deals with the power of judicial review, while civil law deals with due process
Criminal law is only applicable in federal courts, while civil law is only applicable in state courts
Criminal law involves procedure for civil cases, while civil law involves procedure for criminal cases
What is scarcity?
The ability to satisfy all wants at the same time
The distribution of goods and services
The inability to satisfy all wants at the same time
The choices made by individuals about desired goods and services
What does opportunity cost refer to?
The total cost of making a product
The highest valued alternative forgone when a choice is made
The amount of money exchanged for a good or service
The incentives that motivate individuals or businesses
Which of the following is a characteristic of a free market economy?
Central ownership of property/resources
Private ownership of property/resources
Government role is greater than in free market economy
Most economies today are free market economies
What is a mixed economy?
An economy where all resources are owned by the government
An economy with no government involvement
An economy that features characteristics of both free market and command economies
An economy based entirely on traditional customs and beliefs
What is the role of entrepreneurs in the basic types of business ownership?
They take all the risks and all the profits in a proprietorship
They share risks and profits with the government
They have limited liability in a corporation
They play an important role in all three types of business organizations
What is the primary characteristic of the United States economy?
It is a purely traditional economy
It is a purely command economy
It is a purely free market economy
It is primarily a free market economy but characterized as a mixed economy
What is consumer sovereignty?
The government's right to determine what goods and services will be produced
The consumers' determination through purchases of what goods and services will be produced
The competition between producers and sellers of goods and services
The profit earned by businesses after all expenses have been paid
Which of the following is not a basic type of business ownership?
Proprietorship
Partnership
Corporation
Entrepreneurship
What is the economic flow or circular flow in the context of the United States economy?
The process by which the government provides public goods and services
The continuous flow of resources, goods and services, and money among households, businesses, and markets
The regulation of trade and enforcement of laws by government agencies
The system by which the Federal Reserve manages the country's money supply
Which of the following is NOT a role of private financial institutions?
Encouraging saving and investing by paying interest
Making loans to individuals and businesses
Providing tax revenue to the government
Receiving deposits and making loans
Why do states and nations engage in international trade according to the text?
To enforce antitrust legislation
To sell goods and services at a lower cost or a lower opportunity cost
To regulate the value of their currency
To increase the funds available for private and business spending
What is the primary function of the Federal Reserve System?
To act as the federal government's bank
To provide benefits to many simultaneously
To enforce antitrust legislation
To specialize in the production of certain goods and services
How does the government use taxes to influence economic activity?
By defining what constitutes money
By enforcing antitrust legislation
By spending, borrowing, and reducing funds available for private and business spending
By regulating the trade and commerce between states and nations
Which agency is responsible for enforcing antitrust legislation to discourage development of monopolies?
Federal Reserve System
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
What is money defined as according to the text?
A system of federal banks
A method of payment generally accepted as a method of payment
A collection of coins and currency
A government service to facilitate exchange
Which type of money is NOT mentioned in the text as being used in the United States?
Coins
Federal Reserve notes (currency)
Deposits in bank accounts
Cryptocurrencies
