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CE.5-6 - SOL Released Questions

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in this headline is-

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

representative democracy

c)

concurrent and reserved powers

d)

checks and balances

2.

This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?

a)

State executive

b)

State legislative

c)

Federal legislative

d)

Federal judicial

3.

In this situation, the President is acting as the-

a)

Chief Citizen

b)

Chief Diplomat

c)

Chief legislator

d)

Chief Executive

4.

According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or-

a)

local governments

b)

the courts

c)

political parties

d)

the states

5.

Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?

a)

City

b)

State

c)

County

d)

Federal

6.

One way for Mrs. Jones to gain this office is to be elected by-

a)

members of the Governor's cabinet

b)

legislative representatives of the county

c)

members of the General Assembly

d)

registered voters of the city

7.

Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to-

a)

recruit individuals to run for office

b)

educated the electorate about campaign issues

c)

help new residents register to vote

d)

assist people in getting to their polling places

8.

In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to-

a)

appeal to the political center

b)

propose cuts to popular programs

c)

divide campaign funds between candidates equally

d)

organize leaders of special interest groups

9.

This campaign poster is most likely trying to-

a)

introduce a concern about the President

b)

persuade voters to reelect the candidate

c)

emphasize certain issues about the President

d)

identify a fact relating to the candidate

10.

Which phrase completes this diagram?

a)

state population

b)

the number of political districts

c)

voter registration

d)

the number of state senators

11.

This action is one way the president can influence-

a)

judicial review

b)

foreign affairs

c)

international trade

d)

national policies

12.

Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?

a)

Power to influence legislation

b)

Ability to veto legislation

c)

Power to approve cabinet members

d)

Ability to change judicial decisions

13.

The principle of federalism gives governmental power to-

a)

The county and local governments

b)

A strong confederate government

c)

The national and state governments

d)

A powerful state government

14.

Which person is eligible to register to vote in the state of Virginia

a)

Alyssa

b)

Ranjan

c)

Carla

d)

Rick