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WorksheetsCivics & Economics SOL Review 2024
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Name five fundamental political principles that shaped our constitution and government.
Consent of the Governed, Limited Government, Rule of Law, Democracy, Representative Government
Separation of Powers, Federalism, Checks and Balances, Judicial Review, Popular Sovereignty
Monarchy, Oligarchy, Theocracy, Autocracy, Totalitarianism
Capitalism, Socialism, Communism, Fascism, Anarchism
Which fundamental political principle states that people are the source of any and all governmental power?
Consent of the Governed
Limited Government
Rule of Law
Democracy
Which fundamental political principle states that government is not all-powerful and may do only those things that people have given it the power to do?
Limited Government
Rule of Law
Democracy
Representative Government
Which fundamental political principle states that the government and those who govern are bound by the law?
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Democracy
Consent of the Governed
Which fundamental political principle states that in such a system of government, the people rule?
Democracy
Limited Government
Rule of Law
Representative Government
Which fundamental political principle states that people elect public officeholders who make laws and conduct government on their behalf?
Representative Government
Limited Government
Rule of Law
Democracy
Name five documents of American history that influenced the development of the Constitution and constitutional government.
Charters of the Virginia Company of London, The Virginia Declaration of Rights, The Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
The Federalist Papers, The Emancipation Proclamation, The Gettysburg Address, The Bill of Rights, The Constitution
The Magna Carta, The Mayflower Compact, The English Bill of Rights, The Federalist Papers, The Constitution
The Treaty of Paris, The Northwest Ordinance, The Missouri Compromise, The Compromise of 1850, The Kansas-Nebraska Act
Which of these documents guaranteed the colonists the same rights given to all English citizens?
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
Which of these documents served as a model for the Bill of Rights?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Which of these documents claimed that people have "certain unalienable rights" (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) and that all people are equal under the law?
Declaration of Independence
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Which document created a weak central government with no power to tax or to enforce laws?
Articles of Confederation
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Which of these documents guaranteed freedom of religious beliefs and opinions?
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
Which document established the republican structure of the U.S. government?
Constitution (including Bill of Rights)
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
Why didn't the Articles of Confederation work?
Maintained that major powers resided with the states; provided for a weak central government with no power to tax or enforce laws.
Created a strong central government with too much power over the states.
Failed to establish any form of government, leading to chaos.
Did not address the issue of slavery, causing division among the states.
Under the Articles of Confederation, most power resided with the:
Federal Government
President
States
Congress
Which document stated grievances against the king and declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
Which document protected the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
Although the Constitution created a government that guarantees majority rule, it also:
Protects the rights of the minority
Ensures the President's power
Guarantees economic equality
Establishes a monarchy
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
The Articles
The Declaration
What are the first words in the Preamble to the Constitution?
"In the beginning..."
"We the People..."
"To form a more perfect union..."
"When in the course of human events..."
Why does the Preamble to the Constitution begin with the words, "We the people"?
To establish the power of the government
To show the Constitution was written by the people
To indicate the power of government comes from the people
To emphasize the importance of unity
What are the reasons stated in the preamble for creating the government?
ΤΟ FΟRΜ Α MORE PERFECT UNION
• TO ESTABLISH JUSTICE
• TO ENSURE DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY
TO REPLACE THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
• TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE
• TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE
• TO PRESERVE THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY
TO END THE CIVIL WAR
Where are the rules for amending the Constitution spelled out?
In the Declaration of Independence
In the Articles of Confederation
In the Constitution itself
In the Bill of Rights
The process for amending the Constitution is:
Simple
Complex
Automatic
Unnecessary
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?
10
27
15
33
What is the process for amending the U.S. Constitution?
ACTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR A CONVENTION AND THEN RATIFICATION BY VOTERS OF VIRGINIA
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT MUST BE APPROVED BY A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS AND THEN RATIFIED BY THREE-FOURTHS OF THE STATES
Has the Constitution of Virginia been amended?
No, it has never been amended
Yes, it has been rewritten several times
Yes, but only once
No, it remains unchanged
What is the process for amending the Constitution of Virginia?
MUST BE APPROVED BY A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS AND THEN RATIFIED BY THREE-FOURTHS OF THE STATES
ACTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR A CONVENTION AND THEN RATIFICATION BY VOTERS OF VIRGINIA
What are the 2 means of obtaining U.S. citizenship?
BIRTH; CEREMONY
NATURALIZATION; PASS A TEST
PAY AN APPLICATION FEE
BIRTH; NATURALIZATION
Which amendment defines 'citizens' as 'all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. and subject to the jurisdiction thereof'?
5th Amendment
1st Amendment
18th Amendment
A person with certain rights and duties under a government, and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government is called:
An Alien
An American
A Foreigner
Immigration and naturalization, particularly in the twentieth century, have led to an increasingly ______ society.
Open
Complex
Criminal
How can a person born in a different country become a U.S. citizen?
By birthright
Through the process of naturalization
By marriage
By residency
To become a citizen through naturalization, what must a person demonstrate?
Knowledge of American history and principles
Ability to drive
Proficiency in a foreign language
Knowledge of world history
The Constitution establishes and protects the citizen's fundamental _______ and _______.
Rights, liberties
Duties, responsibilities
Laws, regulations
Jobs, roles
Few rights, if any, are considered _______.
Absolute
Conditional
Limited
Restricted
Name five First Amendment freedoms.
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Freedom of speech, religion, press, voting, and petition
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and voting
Freedom of speech, religion, press, voting, and assembly
What is the 1st Amendment freedom that protects people's right to peacefully gather?
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of speech
Freedom of petition
Freedom of the press
What is the 1st Amendment freedom that protects people's right to make their views known to public officials?
Freedom of petition
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of the press
What is the 1st Amendment freedom that gives newspaper and TV reporters the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government?
Freedom of the press
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of petition
What is "due process"?
THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION AGAINST UNFAIR TAXES.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION AGAINST SERVING ON A JURY.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION AGAINST UNFAIR GOVERNMENTAL ACTIONS AND LAWS.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION AGAINST LEGAL CONSEQUENCES.
Which amendment extends the due process protection to actions of the states?
The 14th Amendment
The 1st Amendment
The 2nd Amendment
The 5th Amendment
What are some of the important duties of a citizen?
Obey laws, pay taxes, serve in the armed forces, serve on a jury or as a witness in court
Obey laws, vote, serve in the armed forces, serve on a jury or as a witness in court
Obey laws, pay taxes, vote, serve on a jury or as a witness in court
Obey laws, pay taxes, serve in the armed forces, vote
Are civic duties required or voluntary?
Required
Voluntary
Optional
Suggested
Citizens who do not fulfill their civic duties can face --
Legal consequences (fines, jail)
Social consequences
Community service
Loss of voting rights
Unlike civic duties, civic responsibilities are -
Voluntary
Required
Optional
Suggested
What are some responsibilities of citizens?
Register and vote, hold elective office, influence government by communicating with government officials, serve in voluntary, appointed positions, participate in political campaigns, keep informed regarding current issues, respect others' rights to an equal voice in government
Register and vote, hold elective office, influence government by communicating with government officials, serve in voluntary, appointed positions, participate in political campaigns, keep informed regarding current issues, obey laws
Register and vote, hold elective office, influence government by communicating with government officials, serve in voluntary, appointed positions, participate in political campaigns, keep informed regarding current issues, pay taxes
Register and vote, hold elective office, influence government by communicating with government officials, serve in voluntary, appointed positions, participate in political campaigns, keep informed regarding current issues, serve in the armed forces
Paying taxes is a civic --
Duty
Responsibility
Right
Privilege
Keeping informed about current issues is a civic --
Responsibility
Duty
Right
Privilege
Serving on a jury when called is a civic --
Duty
Responsibility
Right
Privilege
Serving in the armed forces when called by the draft is a civic --
Duty
Responsibility
Right
Privilege
Voting is a civic --
Responsibility
Duty
Right
Privilege
SOL CE.3d – Obeying the law is a civic --
Responsibility
Duty
Privilege
Right
SOL CE.3d – Volunteering to serve your community is a civic --
Duty
Privilege
Responsibility
Right
SOL CE.4 – What are some personal traits of good citizens?
Trustworthiness and honesty
Disrespect for the law
Selfishness
Laziness
SOL CE.5a – Political parties play a key role in government and provide opportunities for citizens to _______ in the political process.
Ignore
Participate
Disrupt
Avoid
SOL CE.5a – What are the functions of political parties?
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating the electorate about campaign issues
Helping candidates win elections
All of the above
SOL CE.5b – The American political process is characterized by a ____-_____ system.
One-party
Multi-party
Two-party
No-party
SOL CE.5b – Third parties ______ win elections, but they play an important role.
Always
Often
Rarely
Never
SOL CE.5b – How are the major political parties similar?
Both influence public policies
Both reflect both liberal and conservative views
Both win majority support by appealing to the political center
All of the above
SOL CE.5b – How are the major political parties different?
They express different views on issues
They have the same views on issues
They do not have any views on issues
They avoid discussing issues
SOL CE.5b – How do third parties differ from the two major parties?
They introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue
They often revolve around a political personality
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
SOL CE.5b – If third parties rarely win, why are they important?
They introduce new ideas
They press for particular issues
They sometimes influence the outcome for other candidates
All of the above
SOL CE.5b – Theodore Roosevelt ran for a second term in 1912 as part of a third "Progressive" party known as the --
Green Party
Libertarian Party
Bull Moose Party
Reform Party
SOL CE.5c – How do citizens make informed choices among candidates in elections?
VOTERS MUST EVALUATE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, LOOKING FOR OPINIONS AND ACCURACY.
VOTERS MUST EVALUATE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, LOOKING FOR BIAS AND INFLUENCE.
VOTERS MUST EVALUATE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, LOOKING FOR BIAS AND ACCURACY.
VOTERS MUST EVALUATE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, LOOKING FOR BIAS AND IDENTIFYING PROPAGANDA.
SOL CE.5c – What are some of the strategies for evaluating campaign speeches, literature, and advertisements for accuracy?
Separate fact from opinion
Look for bias
Evaluate sources
All of the above
SOL CE.5c – What is “the media”?
A MOVIE
A POLICEMAN
NEWSPAPERS, TV, INTERNET –WAYS INFORMATION IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE PUBLIC
YOUR TEACHER
SOL CE.5c – What role does the media play in the political process?
Familiarizes the public with the candidates
Emphasizes certain selected issues
Expresses opinions in editorials, political cartoons, op-ed pieces
All of the above
SOL CE.5d – The high cost of getting elected gives an advantage to ______ candidates.
Wealthy
Poor
Middle-class
Unpopular
SOL CE.5d – Rising campaign costs require candidates to conduct extensive ___-______ activities.
Fund-raising
Door-to-door
Social media
Volunteer
Rising campaign costs encourage the development of (PACs). What are PACs?
Political Action Committees
Public Action Committees
Political Advisory Councils
Public Advisory Councils
What do PACs do?
They raise and spend money to either elect or defeat political candidates.
They organize public rallies.
They create political advertisements.
They manage political debates.
Rising campaign costs have led to efforts to reform -
Campaign finance laws
Voting rights
Political debates
Election dates
Campaign finance reform laws limit --
The amount individuals can contribute to political candidates and campaigns.
The number of political advertisements.
The duration of political campaigns.
The number of political debates.
A citizen who wishes to vote must first --
Register
Pay a fee
Join a political party
Attend a debate
Who can register to vote in Virginia?
A U.S. citizen who is a Virginia resident and 18 years old by election day
Any resident of Virginia
Any U.S. citizen
Any person over 18 years old
How does one register in Virginia?
In person at the registrar’s office, at the Division of Motor Vehicles or other designated site, by mail
Online only
By phone
At any public library
When does voter registration close?
22 days before election day
On election day
One month before election day
One week before election day
The number of citizens who register and vote is related to -
How important the voters consider the election issues.
The number of candidates.
The weather on election day.
The location of polling stations.
Why do citizens often fail to vote?
Lack of interest; failure to register
Lack of transportation; bad weather
Too many candidates; long lines
Too few candidates; short lines
What are the factors in predicting which citizens will vote?
Education, age, income
Gender, race, religion
Occupation, marital status, number of children
Height, weight, eye color
The percentage of voters who participate in presidential elections is usually ______ than the percentage of voters who participate in state and local elections.
Greater
Less
Equal
Unpredictable
Every vote is ______.
Important
Irrelevant
Counted twice
Counted only if close
How can students under 18 participate in elections and in the democratic process?
By working on campaigns; by learning about elections and voting in school elections
By voting in local elections
By running for office
By organizing protests
The ______ process is used to select the President and Vice President of the United States.
Electoral college
Primary election
General election
Caucus
How does the electoral college select the President and Vice President?
The slate of electors for each state is chosen by popular vote during the general election; the electors meet to vote for President and Vice President.
The President is chosen by Congress.
The Vice President is chosen by the Senate.
The President and Vice President are chosen by the Supreme Court.
How does the electoral college process affect the voting outcome?
Most states have a “winner take all” system. Each state gives all of its electoral votes to one candidate.
Each state splits its electoral votes among all candidates.
The candidate with the most popular votes wins.
The candidate with the most campaign funds wins.
How does the “winner take all” system affect how candidates campaign?
Candidates target large states with the greatest number of electoral votes.
Candidates target small states with fewer electoral votes.
Candidates focus on international issues.
Candidates avoid states with close races.
In a winner-take-all electoral college system, why should candidates pay any attention at all to small states?
In a tight race, the electoral votes of small states may make the difference between winning and losing.
Small states have more influence in Congress.
Small states have more campaign funds.
Small states have more media coverage.
What determines the number of electors given to each state?
The state’s congressional representation.
The state’s population.
The state’s land area.
The state’s economic status.
How does the electoral college favor a two-party system?
A third party candidate can get a substantial vote in each state and still end up without any electoral votes due to “winner take all”.
Third party candidates are not allowed to participate.
Third party candidates receive fewer campaign funds.
Third party candidates have less media coverage.
Which branch of the national government is the Executive branch?
The President
The Supreme Court
Congress
The Judicial branch
What does the Judicial branch consist of?
The President
The Supreme Court
The Courts
Congress
What is the highest court in the land?
The President
The Supreme Court
Congress
The Judicial branch
What kind of cases are tried in federal courts?
Cases involving state law
Cases involving federal law and interpretation of the Constitution
Cases involving local law
Cases involving international law
What is "judicial review" and which court exercises it?
The power of courts to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches; The Supreme Court
The power of Congress to pass laws; The Supreme Court
The power of the President to veto laws; The Supreme Court
The power of the courts to declare war; The Supreme Court
Where in the Constitution are the powers of the three branches of government defined?
Articles I, II, and III
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
The Amendments
A system of _____ and _____ gives each of the three branches of government ways to limit the powers of the other branches.
Checks and balances
Laws and regulations
Rules and orders
Rights and duties
How does Congress check the powers of the President?
Override presidential vetoes
Nominate judges
Declare acts of Congress unconstitutional
Declare executive actions unconstitutional
How does Congress check the courts?
Confirm or reject judges/justices
Nominate judges
Declare acts of Congress unconstitutional
Declare executive actions unconstitutional
