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8th grade Civics and Economics SOL Review #8thgradecivicseconomics #vasol
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1
The Declaration of Independence listed grievances of the colonists ... what is a grievance?
a law
formal disagreement
permission
an assembly
2
What are out 3 unalienable rights that are outlined in the Declaration of Independence?
Money, power, respect
Cars, houses, food
Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and education
3
In a command economy, who owns the resources/property & plans the way the economy will operate?
The middle class
The government
The capitalists
The richest people
4
Which amendment defines citizenship "all persons who are born in the US are citizens of the US"
5th Amendment
14th Amendment
1st Amendment
16th Amendment
5
Anarchy means that:
Citizens get the right to a trial
There is strict control over citizens
There is NO government
Citizens have a system of representatives
6
Which one of the following is an example of entrepreneurial resources?
Stocks
Timber
Oil
Copyright
7
The U.S. is technically a mixed economy but is closest to which economy on the spectrum?
free market economy
command economy
socialist economy
no rules economy
8
Fair treatment through a normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement is what?
due process
an arraignment
original jurisdiction
judicial review
9
Why did the Articles of Confederation need to be replaced by the Constitution?
It created a king instead of a president
It created a weak central government
It gave too little power to the states
It created a treaty between the US and England
10
Which one of these is
NOT
a civic duty of a citizen?
Starting a business
Obeying laws and pay taxes
Serving on a jury or as a witness if summoned
Serving in the armed forces if called
11
How did the Charter of the VA Company of London influence the Constitution?
It guaranteed rights to all Englishmen
It helped established rights to slaves
It helped the King take away the rights of Englishmen
It created the Judicial Branch
12
Income or money that is coming in is called?
budget
regulate
revenue
bargaining
13
In a dictatorship:
1 person has total control
Several people are in charge and are cruel leaders
The military is in charge
The people rule with an iron fist
14
T/F ... The executive branch can check the legislative branch by vetoing laws.
False
True
15
Who is in charge of the Legislative Branch at the local level (COUNTY)?
County Courts
County Administrator
Town/City Council
Board of Supervisors
16
This document affirmed individual worth and dignity of all people.
The Preamble
The VA Declaration of Rights
The VA Statute of Religious Freedom
The Constitution
17
Which branch of national government appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges?
Legislative
Executive
Supreme Court
Judicial
18
Which one of the following businesses is a proprietorship?
John owns stock in a big business and shares profits
Bob, Jeb, Mike are equal partners in a law firm business
Sue and Jane own a trailer manufactoring business
Nolan owns his own BBQ business and does not share profit
19
If the Governor of VA vetoes a law, he is wearing which hat of the Governor?
Chief of State
Commander-In-Chief
Chief Legislator
Party Chief
20
This regulatory group has the duty to maintain the value of the national currency (dollar).
The Federal Reserve (The Fed)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
21
Which document distributes power to the 3 branches of government in Virginia?
The VA Constitution
The Townsend Acts
The VA Declaration of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
22
Who owns the resources for production in the US economy?
charities
government
businesses
consumers
23
What is the best thing that you can do (as a student) to prepare for your SOL test?
NOTHING!
Test? We have a test? Uh oh ....
Study until my brain hurts!
Study a reasonable amount of time (15-20 min per night)
24
How did the VA Declaration of Rights influence the US Constitution?
It served as a model for the Bill of Rights
It formed a bridge of communication to England
It destroyed the Native Americans
It created the Confederation
25
Where do local governments in VA get their power from?
the Governor of Virginia
the Supreme Court of Texas
the Virginia Constitution and the General Assembly
the President of Congress
26
Democracy means
Ruled by the people
Ruled by the chosen
Ruled by the few
Ruled by God
27
Which one of these is NOT a way the govt promotes and regulates marketplace competition?
Using technology to lower costs of production
Engaging in global trade
Discouraging development of monopolies w/ antitrust laws
Supporting business startups
28
Jane starts her career planning. She looks at her talents, interest and aspirations. This is?
self assessment
self affirmation
self advancement
self appearance
29
Which of the following is
NOT
a factor in predicting which citizens will vote?
Race
Income
Education
Age
30
The division of power between states and the federal government is called what?
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Reserved Powers
Delegated Powers
31
Which of the following is an American principle?
speaking and writing in English
serving in the military if called
volunteering
representative government
32
A serious crime (murder, grand theft auto, assault w/ a deadly weapon) and jail time over 1 yr
felony
jurisdiction
misdemeanor
compensation
33
This group is in charge of regulating inappropriate material on the television, radio, etc.
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
34
The more scarce a product or resource is:
The more the government will sell it
The higher the price will be
The less the consumer will demand it
The lower the price will be
35
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right of either the 1st or 14th Amendment?
Right to Assemble
Right for Press
Right to Vote
Right to Petition
36
What happens to TAXES when government spending increases?
increase
fluctuate back and forth depending on the market
stay the same
decrease
37
This regulatory group protects rivers and lakes from getting waste dumped into them.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
38
Marbury vs. Madison established the courts to look at the constitutionality of court cases
This is original jurisdiction
This is called an arraignment
This is called due process
This is called judicial review
39
Sasha is proud to be an American and says the pledge every time in school. This is an example
of her political view
of American law
of a demonstration and the right to assemble
of modeling a trait of a good citizen
40
Writing editorials, creating political cartoons and publishing op-ed pieces are all what?
how running for public office is expensive
how the media plays a role in the political process
how the political parties are different
how a citizen can make an informed choice during an election
41
Which amendment gives Congress the authority to tax incomes?
5th Amendment
16th Amendment
14th Amendment
1st Amendment
42
The person who is
chosen
to run at a party's candidate in the national election is called:
candidate
running mate
politician
nominee
43
An official written statement charging a person with a crime is called what?
arraignment
verdict
compensation
indictment
44
T/F ... A person born outside of the US, but both parents are US citizens, is a citizen.
True
False
45
The power or right to make judgments about the law, referring to location or level of court is
appellate
jurisdiction
indictment
domestic
46
Why do Virginia and the US
specialize
in the production of certain goods and services?
To promote efficiency and growth
To promote exploration and risk taking
To slow down the economy
To promote government intervention
47
Which group regulates banks to ensure the soundness of the banking system & safety of deposits?
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
The Federal Reserve
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
48
The system of checks and balances for the national government is a way for:
Each of the 3 branches to balance the budget
Each branch to limit the power by the other 2 branches
Each to monitor the president's implied powers
Each of the 3 branches to grow as powerful as possible
49
Mrs. Goodman's ideas about how government should be run and how issues should be solved is what
The electoral college vote
The popular vote
Her political views
A primary
50
Which regulatory group acts as the government's bank and the banker's bank?
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
The FED (Federal Reserve)
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
51
What is the 2nd step of the law making process
Vote on the bill
Debate the bill
Introduce a bill
Working in a committee
52
Which one of these does
NOT
promote and regulate marketplace competition?
provides auctioning services to help competitors
promotes business start-ups
encourages anti-trust laws against monopolies
encourages global trade
53
How many state governments are there within the US?
10
48
50
13
54
How are lawmakers trying to help the problem of rising campaign costs?
raising taxes
funding the CIA to investigate fraud
passing campaign finance reform
lowering taxes
55
Which one of the following is
NOT
a way that the President exercises his power?
Chief Judge
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Chief of Party
56
This document established the 1st form of national government for the independent states.
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
Declaration of Independence
The Preamble
57
Which action by the Governor of VA is an example of maintaining public safety?
Attending a meeting on the VA economy
Delivering a speech to General Assembly of VA
Sending the VA National Guard to help after a disaster
Working on the VA budge with Secretary of Finance
58
The ability to make economic decisions on your own and to choose what the economy produces is:
Revenue
Consumer Sovereignty
Opportunity Cost
Investment
59
In the VA Court System, where do felony criminal cases begin?
Circuit Court
General District Court
VA Supreme Court
VA Court of Appeals
60
The ruler of a monarchy is usually decided by
affluence
inheritance
a vote
a representative body
61
Which branch of government prepares the annual budget for congressional action?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
All of these
62
An addition to the Constitution is called?
Amendment
Statute
Compromise
Consent
63
What incentives do banks give consumers to keep their money in the bank (savings accts)?
influence
insurance
interest
innovations
64
Powers that are specifically listed in the Constitution of the US (ex to declare war) is called
Implied Powers
Delegated Powers
Holy moly that's a lot of power!
Expressed powers
65
Due process of law is best described in which 2 amendments?
1st and 2nd Amendments
5th and 14th Amendments
5th and 10th Amendments
16th and 19th Amendments
66
In the Preamble, "To ensure domestic tranquility" associates most likely to what?
Ensuring that all citizens have a fair trial
Ensuring peace for our homeland
Ensuring that war is eminant
Ensuring the military has secured our boundaries
67
Which one of the following is not a primary legislative issue in the VA Assembly?
Education
State budget
Foreign affairs
Environmental issues
68
Which one of the following is a way to register to vote in Virginia?
In person at the registrar's office, the DMV or other sites
Registering online
By mail-in application
All of these
69
If the governor of VA calls up the VA National Guard he is acting as the
Party Chief
Chief Administrator
Commander-in-Chief
Chief of Party
70
What is the lowest court in the VA court system?
General District Court/Juvenile Family Relations Court
Circuit Court
VA Court of Appeals
VA Supreme Court
71
A person that sues another person or accuses another person of a crime in a court is called?
judge
defendent
witness
plaintiff
72
Which one of the following is a characteristic of the US economy?
Competition
High levels of government intervention
High influence of socialism
Every person gets paid equally
73
The part of society that is powered/operated by the government is an example of which sector?
government sector
private sector
consumer sector
public sector
74
Who is in charge of the EXECUTIVE branch at the STATE level?
the Governor
the General Assembly
Congress
the President
75
Nike is defendant/Under Armor is plaintiff. They do business all over the US. What case/court?
Criminal/Federal
Criminal/State
Civil/Federal
Civil/State
76
The Supreme Courts of the US and Virginia determine the constitutionality of laws, this is
judicial review
executive review
legislative review
constitutional review
77
Votes that are cast by the people on election day is called
Majority Vote
Minority Vote
Electoral College vote
Popular Vote
78
What is the term given to how the US Constitution divides power between national & state govt?
Federalism
Bicameral
Conservatism
Bi-partisanism
79
Which one of the following is
NOT
a way to participate in your community?
volunteer
show concern for the community
refusing to communicate to neighbors
participating in political events
80
How did the VA Statute for Religious Freedom influence the US Constitution?
It helped fund local churches with taxes
It helped keep slavery alive
Gave us freedom of religion and separation of church/state
Nothing ... it had nothing to do with the Constitution
81
Which one of the following people is an entrepreneur?
a restaurant owner
Mr. Teucke
an Olympic athlete
President Obama
82
Asking permission of the people can most likely be characterized by:
Limited government
Consent of the governed
Rule of Law
Representative government
83
Some of the requirements to go through the naturalization process are:
25 yr old, lived in at least 1 other country, no job req'd
at least 30 yrs old, have a job that pays well, no children
18yr old, read, speak, write English, know US history & govt
know all traffic symbols, earn a college degree, have 1 kid
84
A woman is charged with stealing a car and crossing the state line. What kind of case/court?
Civil/State
Criminal/State
Criminal/Federal
Civil/Federal
85
Which one of the following is NOT a way that government influences the economy?
Borrowing
Spending
Taxing
Auctioning
86
The inability to satisfy all wants at the same time. The result of resources being limited.
demand
supply
opportunity cost
scarcity
87
What are the 2 types of court cases?
parental and juvenile
appellate and original
civil and criminal
domestic and divorce
88
VA's executive branch, agencies, commissions is responsible for/have the power to do all except
Provide services
Hear court cases
Regulate aspects of business and trade
Administer and enforce laws
89
When the President of the US exercises power as the commander-in-chief he is acting as?
Head of the nation's armed forces
Head of all courts
Head of all tax codes
Head of his major political party
90
Powers that are specifically listed in the Constitution of the US are called?
Expressed Powers
Super Powers
Implied Powers
No such powers exist
91
T/F ... the Judicial Branch can check the President by impeaching him/her.
True
False
92
The government issues coins/currency that people use in exchange for goods/services because
they are made from precious and valuable materials
They are backed up by gold and silver
they are backed by confidence of US government
they are made by master craftsmen
93
What is a political platform?
a large meeting of political parties
The ideas, views, and actions politicians stand for
Trucks that politicians ride around on
the way that politicians raise money
94
Which of the following is a reason why citizen
fail
to vote?
A) Lack of interest
B) Failure to register
D) Both A & B
C) Not wealthy enough
95
Which one of the following is
NOT
a requirement for voter registration in Virginia?
Having at least $50 in the bank
Being at least 18 years old the day of election
Being a resident of VA
Being a citizen of the US
96
Which branch tries cases involving federal law and questions interpretation the Constitution?
Judicial Branch
None of these
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
97
The safety and best interest of the people could most easily be described as:
general welfare
tranquility
unalienable
justice
98
The 10th Amendment says, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people OR
political parties
local governments
the states
the courts
99
T/F ... A person who is born in the US is an American Citizen.
False
True
100
Which profit seeking structure has the ability to make the highest amount of profit/least risk?
Charity
Partnership
Corporation
Proprietorship
