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Civics & Economics SOL Study Packet

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name five fundamental political principles that shaped our constitution and government.

a)

Consent of the Governed, Limited Government, Rule of Law, Democracy, Representative Government

b)

Monarchy, Totalitarianism, Oligarchy, Anarchy, Dictatorship

c)

Federalism, Socialism, Communism, Fascism, Imperialism

d)

Theocracy, Plutocracy, Technocracy, Aristocracy, Autocracy

2.

SOL CE.2a - Fundamental Political Principle #1 - People are the source of any and all governmental power.

a)

Consent of the Governed

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Checks and Balances

3.

SOL CE.2a - Fundamental Political Principle #2 - Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things that people have given it the power to do.

a)

Limited Government

b)

Unlimited Government

c)

Absolute Monarchy

d)

Totalitarian Regime

4.

SOL CE.2a - Fundamental Political Principle #3 - The government and those who govern are bound by the law.

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

Checks and Balances

5.

SOL CE.2a - Fundamental Political Principle #4 - In such a system of government, the people rule.

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Theocracy

6.

SOL CE.2a - Fundamental Political Principle #5 - People elect public officeholders who make laws and conduct government on their behalf.

a)

Representative Government

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Oligarchy

7.

Name five historical documents of American history that influenced the development of the Constitution and constitutional government.

a)

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.

b)

Charters of the Virginia Company of London, The Federalist Papers, The Emancipation Proclamation, The Gettysburg Address, The Bill of Rights.

c)

The Magna Carta, The English Bill of Rights, The Treaty of Paris, The Northwest Ordinance, The Declaration of Independence.

d)

The Virginia Declaration of Rights, The Declaration of Independence, The Intolerable Acts, The Olive Branch Petition, The Common Sense.

8.

SOL CE.2b - Which of the 5 historical documents guaranteed the colonists the same rights given to all English citizens?

a)

Charters of the Virginia Company of London

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Articles of Confederation

9.

SOL CE.2b - Which of the 5 historical documents served as a model for the Bill of Rights?

a)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Articles of Confederation

10.

Which of the 5 historical documents claimed that people have 'certain unalienable rights' (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) and that all people are equal under the law?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Constitution of the United States

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Emancipation Proclamation

11.

SOL CE.2b - Which of the 5 historical documents created a weak central government with no power to tax or to enforce laws?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Constitution of the United States

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Bill of Rights

12.

SOL CE.2b - Which of the 5 historical documents guaranteed freedom of religious beliefs and opinions, for the First time?

a)

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Articles of Confederation

13.

Which document currently establishes the republican structure of the U.S. government?

a)

Constitution (including Bill of Rights)

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Federalist Papers

14.

SOL CE.2b - The Articles of Confederation didn’t work because:

a)

They gave too much power to the federal government.

b)

They lacked a strong central government.

c)

They were too similar to the British monarchy.

d)

They allowed states to print their own money.

15.

Under the Articles of Confederation, most power resided with the:

a)

States

b)

Federal Government

c)

President

d)

Supreme Court

16.

SOL CE.2b – Which document stated grievances against the king and declared the colonies’ independence from Great Britain?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Constitution of the United States

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Articles of Confederation

17.

Which document protected the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?

a)

The Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments to the Constitution)

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The Articles of Confederation

d)

The Emancipation Proclamation

18.

Although the Constitution created a government that guarantees majority rule, it also:

a)

Protects the rights of the minority (in the Bill of Rights)

b)

Ignores the needs of the minority

c)

Ensures the majority always wins

d)

Disregards minority opinions

19.

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

a)

The Preamble

b)

The Introduction

c)

The Foreword

d)

The Preface

20.

What are the first words in the Preamble to the Constitution?

a)

We the People of the United States…

b)

We hold these truths to be self evident…

c)

Four score and seven years ago…

d)

In Congress, July 4, 1776 The Constitution was established…

21.

Why does the Preamble to the Constitution begin with the words, “We the people”?

a)

These words establish that the power of government comes from the people.

b)

These words indicate that the Constitution was written by a single individual.

c)

These words suggest that the government is separate from the people.

d)

These words imply that the Constitution is only for a specific group of people.

22.

What are the reasons stated in the preamble for creating the government?

a)

To form a more perfect union, to establish justice, to ensure domestic tranquility, to provide for the common defense, to promote the general welfare, to preserve the blessings of liberty.

b)

To form a more perfect union, to expand the territory, to increase taxes, to establish a monarchy, to control the population, to preserve the blessings of liberty.

c)

To create a single world government, to abolish all states, to centralize power in one branch, to ensure domestic tranquility, to preserve the blessings of liberty.

d)

To prioritize economic growth over individual rights, to increase taxes, to establish a monarchy, to establish a state religion, to eliminate free speech, to promote the general welfare.

23.

SOL CE.2d – Where are the rules for amending the Constitution spelled out?

a)

In the Constitution itself

b)

In the Bill of Rights

c)

In the Federalist Papers

d)

In the Declaration of Independence

24.

The process for amending the Constitution is:

a)

Complex

b)

Simple

c)

Quick

d)

Automatic

25.

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?

a)

27

b)

10

c)

15

d)

33

26.

What is the process for amending the Constitution?

a)

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 or approved by a convention called by two-thirds of the states, and then ratified by three-fourths of the states (this method has never been used).

b)

The proposed amendment must be approved by a simple majority of both houses of Congress and then ratified by half of the states, then signed by the president.

c)

The proposed amendment must be approved by the President or approved by a convention called by two-thirds of the states, and then ratified by two-thirds of the states.

d)

The proposed amendment must be approved by the Supreme Court and then ratified by three-fourths of the states, then signed by the president.

27.

Has the Constitution of Virginia been amended?

a)

Yes, it has been rewritten several times

b)

No, it has never been changed

c)

Yes, but only minor changes have been made

d)

No, it remains as originally written

28.

What is the process for amending the Constitution of Virginia?

a)

AMENDING THE VIRGINIA CONSTITUTION REQUIRES THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT MUST BE APPROVED BY A

MAJORITY OF BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS AND THEN RATIFIED BY THE STATES AND SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR

b)

AMENDING THE VIRGINIA CONSTITUTION REQUIRES ACTION BY THE GENERAL

ASSEMBLY OR A CONVENTION AND THEN RATIFICATION BY VOTERS OF

VIRGINIA

c)

AMENDING THE VIRGINIA CONSTITUTION REQUIRES THE GENERAL

ASSEMBLY TO HAVE A MAJORITY VOTE OR A CONVENTION AND THEN RATIFICATION BY GOVERNOR

d)

AMENDING THE VIRGINIA CONSTITUTION RATIFICATION BY VOTERS OF

VIRGINIA AND SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR

29.

What are the 2 means of obtaining U. S. citizenship?

a)

Birth; Naturalization

b)

Marriage; Employment

c)

Marriage; Birth

d)

Visa; Naturalization

30.

Which amendment defines 'citizens' as 'all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. and subject to the jurisdiction thereof'?

a)

14th Amendment

b)

13th Amendment

c)

15th Amendment

d)

16th Amendment

31.

SOL CE.3a – A person with certain rights and duties under a government, and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government is a...

a)

A citizen

b)

A resident

c)

A visitor

d)

A naturilizer

32.

SOL CE.3a – Immigration and naturalization, particularly in the twentieth century, have led to an increasingly ______ society.

a)

Diverse

b)

Homogeneous

c)

Isolated

d)

Uniform

33.

How can a person born in a different country become a U.S. citizen?

a)

Through the process of naturalization

b)

By purchasing property in the U.S.

c)

By visiting the U.S. as a tourist

d)

By working in the U.S. for a year

34.

To become a citizen through naturalization, what must a person demonstrate?

a)

Knowledge of American history and principles, the ability to read, speak and write in the English language

b)

Knowledge of American history and principles, the ability to speak multiple foreign languages

c)

Knowledge of world history, the ability to speak multiple foreign languages

d)

Ability to cook traditional American dishes, and the ability to speak multiple foreign languages

35.

SOL CE.3b – The Constitution establishes and protects the citizen's fundamental _______ and _______.

a)

Rights, liberties

b)

Duties, responsibilities

c)

Privileges, benefits

d)

Laws, regulations

36.

SOL CE.3b – Few rights, if any, are considered _______.

a)

absolute

b)

free

c)

natural

d)

legal

37.

What does it mean to say that few rights, if any, are considered absolute? Give an example.

a)

It means that most rights can be limited under certain circumstances. For example, freedom of speech can be restricted if it incites violence.

b)

It means that all rights are always guaranteed without any exceptions.

c)

It means that rights are only applicable to certain groups of people.

d)

It means that rights are not recognized by any government.

38.

SOL CE.3b – Name five first amendment freedoms.

a)

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

b)

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and taxation

c)

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and voting

d)

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and education

39.

What is the 1st Amendment freedom that protects people's right to peacefully gather?

a)

Freedom of assembly

b)

Freedom of speech

c)

Freedom of the press

d)

Freedom of religion

40.

What is the 1st Amendment freedom that protects people's right to make their views known to public officials?

a)

Freedom of petition

b)

Freedom of speech

c)

Freedom of assembly

d)

Freedom of religion

41.

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?

a)

Freedom of the press

b)

Freedom of speech

c)

Right to bear arms

d)

Freedom of assembly

42.

What is 'due process'?

a)

The constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws.

b)

A legal requirement for government officials to follow the law.

c)

A principle that ensures fair treatment through the judicial system.

d)

A process for amending the constitution.

43.

SOL CE.3b – Which amendment extends the due process protection to actions of the states?

a)

The 14th Amendment

b)

The 10th Amendment

c)

The 5th Amendment

d)

The 1st Amendment

44.

What are some of the important duties of a citizen?

a)

Obey laws, pay taxes, serve in the armed forces, serve on a jury or as a witness in court

b)

Obey laws, vote in elections, participate in community service, respect the rights of others

c)

Travel abroad frequently, own a business, invest in stocks, obey laws, serve on a jury or as a witness in court

d)

Attend cultural events, learn multiple languages, practice a religion, serve on a jury or as a witness in court

45.

SOL CE.3c – Are civic duties required or voluntary?

a)

Required

b)

Voluntary

46.

SOL CE.3c – Citizens who do not fulfill their civic duties can face --

a)

Legal consequences (fines, jail)

b)

Social ostracism

c)

Loss of voting rights

d)

Community service requirements

47.

SOL CE.3d – Unlike civic duties, civic responsibilities are -

a)

Voluntary

b)

Mandatory

c)

Enforced by law

d)

Punishable if not followed

48.

What are some responsibilities of citizens?

a)

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

b)

Register and vote; hold elective office; influence government by communicating with government officials, pay taxes only during election years

c)

Ignore government officials and policies, keep informed regarding current issues; respect others' rights to an equal voice in government

d)

Voluntary, appointed positions; participate in political campaigns only if paid, influence government by communicating with government officials

49.

SOL CE.3d – Paying taxes is a civic --

a)

Duty

b)

Responsibility

c)

Privilege

d)

Right

50.

SOL CE.3d – Keeping informed about current issues is a civic --

a)

Responsibility

b)

Duty

c)

Privilege

d)

Right

51.

SOL CE.3d – Serving on a jury when called is a civic --

a)

Duty

b)

Right

c)

Privilege

d)

Responsibility

52.

SOL CE.3d – Serving in the armed forces when called by the draft is a civic --

a)

Duty

b)

Right

c)

Privilege

d)

Responsibility

53.

SOL CE.3d – Voting is a civic --

a)
Responsibility
b)

Duty

c)

Choice

d)

Question

54.

SOL CE.3d – Obeying the law is a civic --

a)

DUTY

b)

RIGHT

c)

PRIVILEGE

d)

CHOICE

55.

SOL CE.3d – Volunteering to serve your community is a civic --

a)

RESPONSIBILITY

b)

DUTY

c)

OPTION

d)

CHOICE

56.

What are some personal traits of good citizens?

a)

TRUSTWORTHINESS AND HONESTY; COURTESY AND RESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS; RESPONSIBILITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SELF-RELIANCE; RESPECT FOR THE LAW; PATRIOTISM; PARTICIPATION IN CIVIC LIFE

b)

SELFISHNESS AND GREED; DISREGARD FOR OTHERS; IRRESPONSIBILITY; DISRESPECT FOR THE LAW; APATHY; NON-PARTICIPATION IN CIVIC LIFE

c)

ARROGANCE AND DISHONESTY; DISCOURTESY AND DISRESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS; DEPENDENCY; DISREGARD FOR THE LAW; LACK OF PATRIOTISM; ISOLATION FROM CIVIC LIFE

d)

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY; RESPECT FOR OTHERS; DEPENDABILITY; OBEDIENCE TO THE LAW; LOVE FOR COUNTRY; ENGAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

57.

SOL CE.5a – Political parties play a key role in government and provide opportunities for citizens to _______ in the political process.

a)

PARTICIPATE

b)

OBSERVE

c)

IGNORE

d)

DISRUPT

58.

What are the functions of political parties?

a)

RECRUITING AND NOMINATING CANDIDATES; EDUCATING THE ELECTORATE ABOUT CAMPAIGN ISSUES; HELPING CANDIDATES WIN ELECTIONS; MONITORING OFFICEHOLDERS

b)

RECRUITING AND NOMINATING CANDIDATES; ORGANIZING COMMUNITY EVENTS; PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES; FUNDING PUBLIC PROJECTS; HELPING CANDIDATES WIN ELECTIONS;

c)

CREATING ECONOMIC POLICIES; MANAGING NATIONAL BUDGET; CONTROLLING INFLATION; MONITORING OFFICEHOLDERS

d)

DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS; PROMOTING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH; PATENTING INVENTIONS; RECRUITING AND NOMINATING CANDIDATES

59.

SOL CE.5b – The American political process is characterized by a ___-___ system.

a)

TWO-PARTY

b)

MULTI-PARTY

c)

SINGLE-PARTY

d)

COALITION-PARTY

60.

SOL CE.5b – Third parties ______ win elections, but they play an important role.

a)
RARELY
b)

OFTEN

c)

SOMETIMES

d)

NEVER

61.

How are the major political parties similar?

a)

BOTH INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICIES; BOTH REFLECT BOTH LIBERAL AND CONSERVATIVE VIEWS; BOTH WIN MAJORITY SUPPORT BY APPEALING TO THE POLITICAL CENTER

b)

BOTH REFLECT BOTH LIBERAL AND CONSERVATIVE VIEWS; BUT ONLY ONE INFLUENCES PUBLIC POLICIES

c)

ONLY ONE REFLECTS BOTH LIBERAL AND CONSERVATIVE VIEWS; BOTH WIN MAJORITY SUPPORT BY APPEALING TO THE POLITICAL CENTER

d)

BOTH INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICIES; BOTH REFLECT BOTH LIBERAL AND CONSERVATIVE VIEWS; ONLY ONE WINS MAJORITY SUPPORT BY APPEALING TO THE POLITICAL CENTER

62.

How are the major political parties different?

a)

THEY EXPRESS DIFFERENT VIEWS ON ISSUES WHICH ARE STATED IN THE PARTY'S PLATFORM AND STATED BY CANDIDATES DURING THE CAMPAIGN

b)

THEY HAVE THE SAME VIEWS ON ALL ISSUES STATED IN THE PARTY'S PLATFORM AND STATED BY CANDIDATES DURING THE CAMPAIGN

c)

THEY DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ELECTIONS WHICH IS STATED IN THE PARTY'S PLATFORM AND STATED BY CANDIDATES DURING THE CAMPAIGN

d)

THEY EXPRESS THE SAME VIEWS ON ISSUES AND THEY ARE NOT INVOLVED IN POLITICS

63.

How do third parties differ from the two major parties?

a)

THEY INTRODUCE NEW IDEAS OR PRESS FOR A PARTICULAR ISSUE; THEY OFTEN REVOLVE AROUND A POLITICAL PERSONALITY

b)

THEY HAVE MORE FUNDING THAN MAJOR PARTIES; THEY OFTEN REVOLVE AROUND A POLITICAL PERSONALITY

c)

THEY INTRODUCE NEW IDEAS OR PRESS FOR A PARTICULAR ISSUE; THEY HAVE A LARGER VOTER BASE THAN MAJOR PARTIES

d)

THEY ALWAYS WIN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS BECAUSE THEY INTRODUCE NEW IDEAS AND SPEND LESS MONEY

64.

If third parties rarely win, why are they important?

a)

THEY INTRODUCE NEW IDEAS, PRESS FOR PARTICULAR ISSUES, AND SOMETIMES INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME FOR OTHER CANDIDATES

b)

THEY ALWAYS WIN ELECTIONS AND THEY ALWAYS INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME FOR OTHER CANDIDATES

c)

THEY HAVE NO IMPACT ON POLITICS BECAUSE THEY CAN'T CHANGE ANYTHING

d)

THEY ARE THE BETTER THAN THE MAIN POLITICAL PARTIES

65.

SOL CE.5b – Theodore Roosevelt once a Republican President ran again for a second term in 1912 as part of a third party called “Progressive Party” party known as the --

a)

BULL MOOSE PARTY

b)

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

c)

REPUBLICAN PARTY

d)

SOCIALIST PARTY

66.

How do citizens make informed choices among candidates in elections?

a)

VOTERS MUST EVALUATE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, LOOKING FOR BIAS AND ACCURACY.

b)

VOTERS SHOULD RELY SOLELY ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR INFORMATION.

c)

CITIZENS SHOULD FOLLOW ONLY ONE NEWS SOURCE.

d)

VOTERS MUST IGNORE ALL POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

67.

What are some of the strategies for evaluating campaign speeches, literature, and advertisements for accuracy?

a)

VOTERS SHOULD TRY TO SEPARATE FACT FROM OPINION; LOOK FOR BIAS; EVALUATE SOURCES; IDENTIFY PROPAGANDA

b)

IGNORE THE CONTENT AND FOCUS ON THE SPEAKER'S APPEARANCE

c)

IDENTIFY PROPAGANDA; BELIEVE EVERYTHING AS IT IS PRESENTED WITHOUT QUESTION

d)

ONLY CONSIDER INFORMATION THAT ALIGNS WITH PERSONAL BELIEFS; VOTERS SHOULD TRY TO SEPARATE FACT FROM OPINION

68.

What are the ways information is distributed to the public “the media”?

a)

NEWSPAPERS, TV, INTERNET AND MAGAZINES

b)

A TYPE OF FOOD YOU EAT WHILE YOU WATCH tv

c)

A STYLE OF CLOTHING YOU CHOOSE WHILE YOU PLAY VIDEO GAMES

d)

A FORM OF EXERCISE DO WHILE TEXTING YOUR FRIENDS

69.

What role does the media play in the political process?

a)

FAMILIARIZES THE PUBLIC WITH THE CANDIDATES; EMPHASIZES CERTAIN SELECTED ISSUES; EXPRESSES OPINIONS IN EDITORIALS, POLITICAL CARTOONS, OP-ED PIECES; BROADCASTS DIFFERENT POINTS OF VIEW

b)

FAMILIARIZES THE PUBLIC WITH THE CANDIDATES; INFLUENCES THE OUTCOME OF SPORTS EVENTS; PROVIDES WEATHER UPDATES; ENTERTAINS THROUGH REALITY SHOWS AND POLITICAL CARTOONS

c)

EMPHASIZES CERTAIN SELECTED ISSUES; EXPRESSES OPINIONS IN EDITORIALS PROMOTES LOCAL BUSINESSES; OFFERS COOKING RECIPES; SHARES TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

d)

FAMILIARIZES THE PUBLIC WITH THE CANDIDATES; EMPHASIZES CERTAIN SELECTED ISSUES; EXPRESSES OPINIONS IN EDITORIALS, REPORTS ON CELEBRITY GOSSIP; REVIEWS MOVIES; OFFERS FASHION TIPS

70.

SOL CE.5d – The high cost of getting elected gives an advantage to ______ candidates.

a)

WEALTHY

b)

POOR

c)

AVERAGE

d)

YOUNG

71.

SOL CE.5d – Rising campaign costs require candidates to conduct extensive ___-___ activities.

a)

FUND-RAISING

b)

ADVERTISING-DOING

c)

LOBBYING-SENATORS

d)

NETWORKING-POLITICIANS

72.

SOL CE.5d – Rising campaign costs encourage the development of (PACs). What are PACs?

a)

Political Action Committees

b)

Public Action Committees

c)

Private Action Committees

d)

People's Action Committees

73.

SOL CE.5d – What do PACs do?

a)

They organize political campaigns.

b)

They collect and distribute campaign funds.

c)

They create political advertisements.

d)

They lobby government officials.

74.

SOL CE.5d – Rising campaign costs have led to efforts to reform -

a)

Campaign finance laws

b)

Tax regulations

c)

Healthcare policies

d)

Education systems

75.

SOL CE.5d – Campaign finance reform laws limit --

a)

The amount individuals can contribute to political candidates and campaigns.

b)

The number of political parties a candidate can join.

c)

The length of political campaigns.

d)

The number of debates a candidate can participate in.

76.

A citizen who wishes to vote must first --

a)

Register

b)

Pay a fee

c)

Pass a test

d)

Provide a reference

77.

Who can register to vote in Virginia?

a)

Only residents of Virginia

b)

Only citizens of the United States

c)

Any one living United States and Virginia

d)

Residents of Virginia who are also citizens of the United States

78.

SOL CE.5e – How does one register in Virginia?

a)

By visiting the DMV and registering there

b)

Online through the state website

c)

By mail in registration form

d)

In person at the local registrar's office

e)

Through absentee ballot

79.

When does voter registration close?

a)

25 days prior to the election

b)

Two weeks before the election

c)

22 days prior to the election

d)

One month before the election

80.

The number of citizens who register and vote is related to -

a)

How important the voters consider the election issues.

b)

The weather on election day.

c)

The number of polling stations available.

d)

The length of the voting process.

81.

SOL CE.5e – Why do citizens often fail to vote?

a)

Lack of interest

b)

Inconvenient polling locations

c)

Busy schedules

d)

All of the these

e)

Failure to register

82.

SOL CE.5e – What are the factors in predicting which citizens will vote?

a)

Age, income, and education level

b)

Education level, favorite color and hobbies

c)

Age, income, height and weight

d)

Birth month, age, and zodiac sign

83.

The percentage of voters who participate in presidential elections is usually _______ than the percentage of voters who participate in state and local elections.

a)

Greater

b)

Less

c)

Equal

d)

Unchanged

84.

SOL CE.5e – Every vote is _______.

a)

Important

b)

Irrelevant

c)

Unnecessary

d)

Trivial

85.

SOL CE.5e—How can students under 18 participate in elections and in the democratic process?

a)

By learning about elections and voting in school elections

b)

By participating in mock elections

c)

By running for public office

d)

By serving on a jury

e)

By work on campaigns

86.

SOL CE.5f – The _______ process is used to select the President and Vice President of the United States.

a)

Electoral college

b)

Popular vote

c)

Congressional selection

d)

Judicial appointment

87.

SOL CE.5f – How does the electoral college select the President and Vice President?

a)

By popular vote of the citizens

b)

Through a vote in Congress

c)

By electors chosen by each state

d)

By the Supreme Court

88.

How does the electoral college process affect the voting outcome?

a)

It ensures that all votes are counted equally.

b)

It gives more weight to votes from smaller states.

c)

It allows for a direct popular vote to determine the winner.

d)

It eliminates the need for a national election.

89.

SOL CE.5f – How does the “winner take all” system affect how candidates campaign?

a)

Candidates focus on winning individual votes across the country.

b)

Candidates focus on larger populated states.

c)

Candidates focus on winning the majority of votes in urban areas.

d)

Candidates focus on winning the majority of votes in rural areas.

90.

In a winner-take-all electoral college system, candidates should pay attention to small states because:

a)

They have a large number of electoral votes.

b)

They can influence the outcome in a close election.

c)

They are more populous than large states.

d)

They have more campaign funding.

91.

What determines the number of electors given to each state?

a)

The states congressional representation

b)

The geographical size of the state

c)

The economic output of the state

d)

The number of registered voters in the state

92.

How does the electoral college favor a two-party system?

a)

By requiring a majority of electoral votes to win, which is difficult for third parties to achieve

b)

By allowing third parties to easily gain electoral votes

c)

By providing equal representation to all political parties

d)

By eliminating the need for a majority of electoral votes to win

93.

SOL CE.6a – The President of the of the national government --

a)

The President is the Chief Legislative Officer of the nation;

b)

Interrupts law of the land;

c)

Prepares annual budget for congressional action;

d)

Appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges;

e)

Administers federal bureaucracy

94.

SOL CE.6a –

The President of the national government --

a)

The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the nation;

b)

Executes law of the land;

c)

Prepares annual budget for congressional action;

d)

Introduces bills to the floor of congress

e)

Administers states bureaucracy

95.

SOL CE.6a – The Judicial branch --

a)

Consists of the courts

b)

Consists of the legislature

c)

Consists of the executive

d)

Consists of the military

96.

SOL CE.6a – The highest court in the land

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

The Court of Appeals

c)

The District Court

d)

The Circuit Court

97.

What kind of cases are tried in federal courts?

a)

Cases involving federal law and cases involving interpretation of the Constitution

b)

Cases involving state law

c)

Cases involving local ordinances

d)

Cases involving international treaties

98.

What is “judicial review” and which court exercises it?

a)

The power of courts to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches is called judicial review. The Supreme Court exercises the power of judicial review.

b)

The power of courts to enforce laws passed by the legislative branch is called judicial review. The High Court exercises the power of judicial review.

c)

The power of courts to create laws is called judicial review. The District Court exercises the power of judicial review.

d)

The power of courts to review the actions of the executive branch only is called judicial review. The Appellate Court exercises the power of judicial review.

99.

Where in the Constitution are the powers of the three branches of government defined?

a)

Articles I, II, and III

b)

Articles IV, V, and VI

c)

Preamble and Bill of Rights

d)

Amendments 1, 2, and 3

100.

A system of _____ and _____ gives each of the three branches of government ways to limit the powers of the other branches.

a)

Checks and balances

b)

Rules and regulations

c)

Laws and orders

d)

Rights and duties