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SOL Review - Civics
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1
The idea that newspapers have the right to criticize the government is known as freedom of -
speech.
religion.
petition.
the press.
2
Which basic principle of the U.S. Constitution keeps any one branch from having too much power?
Representative Government
Checks and balances
Rule of law
Popular Sovereignty
3
The refusal by the Senate to approve the treaty is an example of -
rule of law.
international relations.
checks and balances.
executive veto.
4
In a criminal procedure, which of the following is needed for an arrest?
Sentencing
Guilty verdict
Probable Cause
Arraignment
5
Which item best completes the list?
Married
Employed
State resident
Licensed driver
6
Which of the following is NOT a trait of good citizenship?
church membership
responsibility
accountability
self-reliance
7
Which of the following completes the diagram?
Referendum
Floor debate
Judicial opinion
Veto
8
In which court is the decision of the court always final?
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Virginia General District Court
Virginia Circuit Court
9
Which statement is an example of rule of law?
A citizen is shown how to register to vote.
A city council member is found guilty of speeding.
A state senator is reelected to her second term.
A crime suspect is informed of his Constitutional rights.
10
Which document was written with this stated purpose?
Declaration of Independence
Constitution of the United States
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Articles of Confederation
11
Which of these best explains the opinion?
Number of elections
Expensive registration fees
Influence of lobbyists
High campaign costs
12
What are the earnings a business has left after all expenses are paid?
Capital
Profit
Taxes
Wages
13
The President and Vice President are elected by a -
presidential primary in all states.
majority vote in the Electoral College.
popular vote of the people.
majority vote in the U.S. Senate.
14
What type of economic system does this list describe?
Command
Traditional
Mixed
Free Market
15
The first national government of the United States was created by the -
Magna Carta
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
16
How does the governor influence policy making in Virginia?
By granting pardons
By signing and vetoing bills
By passing the biennial budget
By appointing and nominating officials
17
For government to be effective, citizens must -
perform civic duties.
work for elected officials.
join political parties.
identify with local leaders.
18
When the army defends our country, it is fulfilling one purpose of government stated in the -
Bill of Rights.
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.
Charters of the Virginia Company of London.
Virginia Declaration of Rights.
19
Third parties differ from the two main political parties because third parties -
have more official members.
have more political experience.
are often concerned with one issue.
are older than the two main parties.
20
When the Supreme Court of Virginia declares a law unconstitutional, it is exercising -
original jurisdiction.
popular sovereignty.
judicial review.
federalism.
21
An entrepreneur is a person who -
enforces government regulations for a business.
sets the interest rates at banks.
takes the risk of production to earn a profit.
manages financial investments.
22
What is most likely the title of Ms. Burton's job?
Regulator
Lobbyist
Lawyer
Plaintiff
23
What type of business is characterized by this list?
Proprietorship
Corporation
Cooperative
Partnership
24
Who has the most influence in a free market economic system?
Lawyers
Producers
Consumers
Suppliers
25
What is a primary responsibility of state government?
Regulate the army
Promote public health
Regulate interstate commerce
Conduct foreign policy
26
According to this newspaper, in which activity were these media groups involved?
Investing in new technology
Attempting to influence laws
Regulating local advertisements
Gathering national data
27
This announcement is referring to powers belonging to the -
state legislative branch.
national executive branch.
national legislative branch
state executive branch
28
Which early American document is the best title for this diagram?
The Articles of Confederation.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Independence.
The Constitution of the United States
29
All of the following are ways citizens can serve their community EXCEPT -
watching others collect trash on a roadside.
organizing a blood drive.
becoming a tutor at an elementary school.
volunteering at a nursing home.
30
Which action is likely to occur at this event?
Selection of a jury.
Entering a plea.
Reading of a verdict.
Filing an appeal.
