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WorksheetsCivics & Economics SOL Test Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 53mins
How does the executive branch influence policymaking?
Proposing legislation in an annual speech to Congress (State of the Union Address); Appealing directly to the people; Approving or vetoing legislation; Appointing officials who carry out the laws
Conducting judicial reviews of laws; Issuing pardons for state crimes; Overriding Congressional vetoes; Declaring laws unconstitutional
Drafting and passing laws directly; Managing the federal budget without Congressional approval; Conducting foreign policy independently; Enforcing state laws
Electing members of Congress; Amending the Constitution; Interpreting laws for the Supreme Court; Setting tax rates without approval
Who executes the laws?
The President, Cabinet departments, agencies, and regulatory groups
The President and The Supreme Court
The President alone
The legislative and the Judicial Branches
What power does the President exercise when he
appoints cabinet members?
Chief executive
Chief legislator
Chief of state
Commander in chief
When the President is working on a treaty with Russia, power is he/she exercising?
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Diplomat
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
When vetoing a bill that Congress has passed, the
president is exercising which power?
Chief of Party
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Executive
When the President is the representative of all the people the President is:
Chief of Party
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
When the President is the representative of all the people the President is:
Chief of Party
Chief Legislator
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Citizen
Which power does the President exercise as the ceremonial head of the government?
Chief citizen
Commander-in-chief
Chief of state
Chief executive
President Harry S. Truman ordered the bombing of Hiroshima. What role was the president fulfilling?
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Diplomat
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
When the President is out on the camping trail to help Senator Jones of Mississippi a member of his own party to get reelected, the President is acting as:
Chief of Party
Chief Legislator
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Citizen
Presidential power has _____ since the Constitution was ratified.
grown
shrunk
remained the same
disappeared
The form of government the Commonwealth of Virginia has was established by the ...
The Virginia Constitution
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Charter of the Virginia Company
The state legislative branch in Virginia is called the --
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Governor's Cabinet
Board of Supervisors
The General Assembly is a two chamber or __________ legislature.
Bicameral
Unicameral
Tricameral
Quadcameral
At the state level of government in Virginia, executive power is exercised by --
The Governor
The General Assembly
The Supreme Court
The President
The Lieutenant Governor, and the Attorney General are elected for a term of consisting of ___ years.
Four
Two
Six
Eight
Who oversees specific functions of the State government?
The Cabinet, whose members are appointed by the Governor
The Supreme Court, whose members are elected by the public
The Legislature, whose members are appointed by the President
The Police Department, whose members are appointed by the Mayor
The state court system consists of these four levels --
Virginia Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
General District Court
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
General District Court
Virginia Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
General District Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Juvenile and Domestic Relations court
In addition to it's other duties the General District Court offers ordinary people the chance to resolve small disputes at a low cost and without a lot of complication --
Small Claims Court
Supreme Court
Juvenile Court
Court of Appeals
The powers not given to the national government by the Constitution --
Are Reserved for the States and stated in the 10th Amendment
Are Reserved for the States and stated in the 1st Amendment
Are Reserved for the States and stated in the 14th Amendment
Are Reserved for the States and stated in the 5th Amendment
What are the primary responsibilities of the national government?
Conducts foreign policy, regulates commerce, and provides for the common defense
Manages local schools and libraries
Issues driver's licenses and vehicle registrations
Oversees city parks and recreation programs
What are the primary responsibilities of the state government?
Promotes public health, safety, welfare, and education
Conducts foreign diplomacy
Regulates international trade
Commands the national military
Tensions exist when federal mandates require state actions without --
Adequate funding
State approval
Public support
Judicial review
The primary issues in the legislative process at the state level concern:
Education, public health, environment, state budget, levying and collecting taxes.
Foreign policy, international trade, defense, immigration.
Space exploration, federal judiciary, national currency, foreign aid.
Maritime law, international treaties, national security, patent law.
The Governor of Virginia has the which of the following roles:
Chief of State, Chief Legislator, Chief Administrator, Party Chief, Commander-in-Chief
Chief Justice, Chief Diplomat, Chief Executive, Chief Citizen, Chief Negotiator
Chief of Police, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Educator, Chief Planner, Chief Mediator
Chief Judge, Chief Ambassador, Chief Economist, Chief Organizer, Chief Spokesperson
At the State level of government cabinet secretaries and departments, agencies, commissions, and regulatory boards --
Administer laws, enforce the laws, regulate aspects of business and the economy, provide services
Create laws, interpret the laws, manage foreign policy, print money
Elect representatives, declare war, amend the Constitution, collect taxes
Negotiate treaties, command the military, appoint judges, veto legislation
Local governments in Virginia are --
Created by the Virginia State Constitution and the General Assembly
Independent entities with no oversight
Directly controlled by the federal government
Private organizations run by citizens
What are the units of local government in Virginia?
Counties, towns, and cities
States, provinces, and districts
Regions, boroughs, and parishes
Villages, hamlets, and wards
In each Virginia county, legislative power is exercised by an --
Elected Board of Supervisors
County Manager
Sheriff
School Board
What are the roles of the Board of Supervisors?
Enacts ordinances (local laws), adopts annual budget
Manages federal tax collection, oversees national defense
Appoints Supreme Court justices, negotiates international treaties
Conducts state elections, manages public universities
In all Virginia towns and cities, legislative power (enacting ordinances, adopting annual budget) is exercised by an --
Elected Town Council or City Council
Appointed City Manager
or Elected Town Council
State Legislature or Appointed City Manager
Governor and Elected City Council
In Virginia towns and cities, voters or Town/City Council members can elect a --
Mayor
Governor
President
Board of governors
To oversee the operation of public schools, all Virginia counties and cities have an --
Elected or appointed school board
City manager
Sheriff
Board of Supervisors
Town, city or county legislators may hire a _____ to oversee the operations of local government.
Manager
Judge
Sheriff
Treasurer
The Virginia Constitution requires that voters in every locality also elect a_______
Sheriff,
Clerk of the Circuit Court,
Commissioner of Revenue, and
Treasurer.
Sheriff,
Clerk of the Circuit Court,
Manager, and
Treasurer.
Sheriff,
Delegate,
Commissioner of Revenue, and
Treasurer.
Mayor,
Clerk of the Circuit Court,
Commissioner of Revenue, and
Treasurer.
Which powers do local government exercise?
Enforce state and local laws, promote public health, protect public safety, educate children, protect the environment, regulate land use, levy and collect taxes.
Conduct foreign affairs, print money, declare war, regulate interstate commerce.
Appoint federal judges, ratify treaties, coin money, maintain armed forces.
Negotiate international treaties, regulate immigration, establish post offices, grant patents.
What is the relationship between the state and local governments?
All powers of the local government are given to them by the Constitution of Virginia and acts of the General Assembly.
Local governments have complete independence from the state government.
Local governments can override state laws at any time.
Local governments are established by federal law.
Are all cities given the same powers?
No. Cities have charters and their powers are listed in the city charter.
Yes. All counties and cities have identical powers.
Yes. Counties have more powers than cities.
No. Counties have charters and cities do not.
The local legislative body in independent cities and incorporated towns is --
An elected council
A city manager
A board of supervisors
A mayor
County ordinances are passed by --
An elected board of supervisors
The state governor
The county sheriff
The city mayor
__________ have the greatest influence on the decisions made by local government officials.
Individuals
Congress
The Governor
The General Assembly
What influence does the media have on public policy and policymakers?
Focuses public attention on selected issues, offers a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated, holds government officials accountable to the public.
Creates laws and enforces them directly, bypassing government officials.
Determines election outcomes by selecting candidates for office.
Controls the budget and spending of government agencies.
Government officials use the media to --
Communicate with the public
Enforce laws directly
Appoint judges
Collect taxes
Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill is called -
Lobbying
Campaigning
Fundraising
Debating
How can individuals influence public policy?
Participating in politics (voting, campaigning, seeking office); expressing opinions (lobbying, demonstrating, writing letters); joining interest groups.
Ignoring political events and avoiding voting.
Relying solely on government officials to make decisions without public input.
Focusing only on personal interests and avoiding community involvement.
How do interest groups influence public policy?
Identifying Issues
Making Political Contributions
Lobbying Government Officials
Making Laws
Changing the U.S. Constitution
Which international issues and events would require local government officials to act?
Responding to public health concerns, planning for the public safety in the event of an act of terrorism, preparing economic development policies in response to the emerging global economy, implementing policies to protect the environment.
Organizing international sports tournaments, preparing economic development policies in response to the emerging global economy, and cultural festivals.
Negotiating treaties with foreign governments, implementing policies to protect the environment. and establishing embassies.
Responding to public health concerns, Commanding national military forces during international conflicts.
Our judicial system is exercised in a dual court system, which consists of:
Federal and State Courts
Federal and National Courts
Local and State Courts
Big and Small Courts
The organization and jurisdiction of the federal court system are derived from --
The U.S. Constitution and federal laws
The Declaration of Independence
State constitutions
Executive orders
Federal Court system includes --
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court
U.S. Supreme Court, State Supreme Court, U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, State Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court
What Court Cases in these federal courts are decided by justices or judges, but not juries --
Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court, Bankruptcy Court
Tax Court, Military Court
Magistrate Court, Family Court
Which of these federal courts have judges with juries --
U.S. District Courts
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Tax Court
Which federal court hears both appellate and limited original jurisdiction?
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
Which federal court hears only appellate jurisdiction?
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Tax Court
Which federal court hears only original jurisdiction?
U.S. District Courts
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Tax Court
Each state has its own court system with powers derived from the --
State constitution and state laws
U.S. Congress and federal laws
President and executive orders
Supreme Court and federal constitution
In which state court are cases tried by a judge and jury?
VA Circuit Court
Family Court
Small Claims Court
Traffic Court
Which Virginia court is the court of final appeal?
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Court of Appeals
Virginia Circuit Court
Virginia District Court
Which court has original jurisdiction of felony criminal cases?
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Court of Appeals
Virginia Circuit Court
Virginia District Court
Which court hears misdemeanors and small civil cases?
General District Court
Supreme Court of Virginia
Court of Appeals of Virginia
Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
What is judicial review?
THE SUPREME COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND VIRGINIA
DETERMINE THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF LAWS AND EXECUTIVE
ACTS.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND GOVERNOR VIRGINIA
DETERMINE THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF LAWS AND EXECUTIVE
ACTS.
THE CONGRESS AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
DETERMINE THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF LAWS AND EXECUTIVE
ACTS.
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Dred Scott v. Sandford
The supreme law of the land is the --
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
In Virginia, state laws must conform to the --
Virginia and United States Constitutions
Virginia General Assembly
Governor's Executive Orders
Local County Ordinances
Courts resolve two kinds of legal conflicts—.
Civil and criminal
Federal and state
Public and private
International and domestic
What is a criminal case?
A COURT DETERMINES WHETHER A PERSON ACCUSED OF BREAKING THE
LAW IS GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR OR A FELONY.
A COURT DETERMINES WHETHER A PERSON ACCUSED OF BREAKING THE
LAW HAS TO PAY COMPENSATION
A DISAGREEMENTS BETWEEN TWO PARTIES TO RECOVER DAMAGES OR
RECEIVE COMPENSATION
What are the procedures in a criminal case? Please put them in the correct order.
A person accused of a crime may be arrested if the police have probable cause.
STEP - 1
The case proceeds to an arraignment where probable cause is reviewed, an attorney may be appointed for the defendant, and a plea is entered.
The accused may be committed to jail or released on bail.
STEP - 2
In a felony case, a preliminary hearing is conducted to see if there is probable cause. If probable cause is determined, a grand jury will determine if there is enough evidence to indict the accused.
Or in a misdemeanor case, there is no preliminary hearing or grand jury. A trial date is set instead.
STEP - 3
A court date is set and a trial is conducted.
STEP - 4
A guilty verdict may be appealed to the Court of Appeals or directly to the Supreme Court in certain cases.
STEP - 5
In a civil case, courts settle -
Disagreements between two parties to recover damages or receive compensation
Criminal offenses and punishments
Matters related to constitutional amendments
International disputes between countries
In a civil case, the _______ files a complaint.
Plaintiff
Defendant
Judge
Witness
Civil cases can be heard by -
Judge and/or jury
Governor
A Judge only
Mayor
Can civil cases be appealed?
Yes, civil cases can be appealed
No, civil cases cannot be appealed
Only criminal cases can be appealed
Civil cases can be appealed only with special permission
Match the following Steps for civil cases:
The plaintiff files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation.
Step -1
Case can be heard by judge and/or a jury.
Step -2
A ruling is issued
Step -3
Case can be appealed to the Court of Appeals.
Step -4
The constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws is called _________
Due process
Judicial review
Habeas corpus
Double jeopardy
Which two amendments provide due process protections?
The 5th and 14th Amendments
The 1st and 2nd Amendments
The 3rd and 4th Amendments
The 6th and 7th Amendments
What is the purpose of the 5th amendment?
To prohibit the national government from acting in an unfair manner
To grant women the right to vote
To establish the income tax
To prohibit the States from acting in an unfair manner
What is the purpose of the 14th amendment?
To prohibit the States from acting in an unfair manner
To prohibit the national government from acting in an unfair manner
To grant women the right to vote
To abolish slavery
What influence does the media have on public policy and policymakers?
• Focuses public attention on selected issues • Offers a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated • Holds government officials accountable to the public
• Increases government secrecy and reduces transparency • Prevents citizens from accessing any information • Discourages public participation in government • Promotes only one political party's agenda
Government officials use the media to --
Communicate with the public
Enforce laws directly
Appoint judges
Collect taxes
Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill is called -
Lobbying
Campaigning
Fundraising
Debating
How can individuals influence public policy?
• Participating in politics (voting, campaigning, seeking office) • Expressing opinions (lobbying, demonstrating, writing letters) • Joining interest groups
• Ignoring political events and avoiding voting • Refusing to communicate with elected officials • Only relying on media for information
• Moving to another country to avoid policies • Refusing to pay taxes as a form of protest • Avoiding all forms of civic engagement
• Only discussing politics with friends and family • Not participating in community activities • Relying solely on social media for news
How do interest groups influence public policy?
• Identifying issues • Making political contributions • Lobbying government officials
• Enforcing laws • Appointing judges • Passing legislation
• Conducting elections • Vetoing bills • Commanding the military
• Writing textbooks • Grading exams • Teaching classes
Which international issues and events would require local government officials to act?
• Responding to public health concerns • Planning for the public safety in the event of an act of terrorism • Preparing economic development policies in response to the emerging global economy • Implementing policies to protect the environment, e.g., wildlife conservation.
• Organizing international sporting events • Negotiating foreign trade agreements • Conducting national elections • Managing federal immigration policies
People have to make choices because -
Resources are limited
People want to avoid work
Choices are always easy
Everyone has the same needs
Name four types of resources
Natural, human, capital, entrepreneurship
Water, air, soil, minerals
Labor, money, machines, land
Technology, services, goods, trade
That which is given up when a choice is made is called your _____
Opportunity cost
Profit
Revenue
Scarcity
The amount of money exchanged for a good or service is the _____
Price
Value
Cost
Profit
_____ are used to change economic behavior.
Incentives
Taxes
Regulations
Subsidies
What determines price?
The interaction of supply and demand
The amount of money in circulation
The number of consumers in a market
The government’s annual budget
The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to buy at a certain price
Demand
Supply
Production
Revenue
The amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a certain price
Supply
Demand
Scarcity
Opportunity Cost
The Making of goods or providing services is called...
Opportunity Cost
Scarcity
Demand
What determines what is produced?
Resources available and consumer preferences
Government regulations only
Random chance
Technological advancements alone
The using of goods and services is known as -
Demand
Production
Supply
What determines what is purchased?
Consumer preference and price
Weather conditions and seasons
Government regulations only
Advertising alone
Four major economic systems are:
Traditional economy, Free market economy, Command economy, Mixed economy
Capitalist economy, Socialist economy, Feudal economy, Barter economy
Industrial economy, Agricultural economy, Service economy, Digital economy
Planned economy, Market economy, Gift economy, Sharing economy
What characterizes a traditional economy?
Economic decisions are based on custom or tradition; people tend to do the same work that parents did
Economic decisions are made by a central government; resources are allocated by planning
Economic decisions are driven by supply and demand in a free market
Economic decisions are based on technological innovation and entrepreneurship
What characterizes a Command economy?
Economic decisions are based on custom or tradition; people tend to do the same work that parents did
Economic decisions are made by a central government; resources are allocated by planning
Economic decisions are driven by supply and demand in a free market
Economic decisions are based on technological innovation and entrepreneurship
What characterizes a Mixed economy?
Economic decisions are based on custom or tradition; people tend to do the same work that parents did
This is the most common economic system there is both a government owned
public sector and a private sector where decisions
are made by individuals and businesses
Economic decisions are driven by supply and demand in a free market
Economic decisions are based on technological innovation and entrepreneurship
Private ownership of property and resources, profit, competition, consumer sovereignty and individual choice characterize this type of economy -
Free market
Command economy
Traditional economy
Mixed economy
What are the 3 types of business organizations
Proprietorships
Corporations
Partnerships
Competitions
Mixed
