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Civics and Economics SOL Review
Civics and Economics SOL Review
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1
What is the process by which an immigrant becomes a US citizen?
Voting
Naturalization
Elections
Registration
2
Differences between political parties are stated in their _____?
platforms
ideas
symbols
spectrums
3
This is the highest court in the United States.
US Supreme Court
VA Supreme Court
Circuit Court
US District Court
4
This branch checks the legislative branch by vetoing legislation
Legislative
Federal
Executive
Judicial
5
Which is a "check" the legislative branch has on the executive branch?
preparing the annual budget
Appointing cabinet members
Overriding a veto
Judicial Review
6
The picture is an example of a(n)
Scarcity
Election
Opportunity Cost
Incentive
7
Who does the Electoral College elect?
President and Vice president
Congress
Governor
Senators
8
Explain Chief of State
arresting people
ceremonial head of the government
leader of the political party
head of the executive branch
9
What is the division of power between the states and the national government called?
Consent of the governed
Majority rule
Federalism
Rule of Law
10
Which document was written to provide for the common defense & secure the blessings of liberty?
Virginia's Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
11
What is the first step in career planning?
Marketing
Self - assessment
Interviewing
Lobbying
12
What is the most basic responsibility of citizenship?
Contribute to the common good
Volunteer at a bake sale
Obey the law
Vote
13
Why does Ohio have more electors in the electoral college process than Virginia?
Virginia has a larger population
Ohio is a more important state
Ohio's Constitution allows this
Ohio has more Congressional representation than Virginia.
14
Scarcity means that -
There is plenty for everyone
We cannot satisfy all wants and needs at the same time
supply and demand influence prices
inflation is up
15
When you use a check to purchase goods, where does the money come from?
Your wallet
Credit card company
Borrowed money from the bank
Directly from your bank account
16
The People Rule according to this political principle and system of government.
Democracy
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Communism
17
Local governments shuting down airports to keep a pandemic from spreading would be which issue?
Public Safety
Economic development
Protecting the environment
Public Health
18
Why do anti-trust laws exist?
To prevent competition
To monitor the officeholders
to encourage due process
To prevent monopolies from forming
19
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Donald Trump
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Ms. Powers
20
Local laws are also called?
bills
vetoes
ordinances
laws
21
This document declared freedom and grievances against the King of England
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
US Constitution
Declaration of Independence
22
What is the legislative branch for a county?
City council
Board of Supervisors
Congress
Town coucil
23
Which is a "check" the executive branch has on the judicial branch
Making laws
Appointing cabinet members
Appointing supreme court justices
Vetoing bills
24
What establishes the structure of the US government?
US Constitution
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
25
In what ways do citizens participate in community service?
Express concerns
Help the community
Volunteering
Voting
26
The powers of the legislative branch can be found here in the US Constitution.
Articles of Confederation
Article V
Article I
Article III
27
This early document guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists.
Va Declaration of Rights
US Constitution
Charter of the Va Company of London
Declaration of Independence
28
Which is NOT a factor that will influence if people will vote?
Education
Income
Age
Gender
29
Powers NOT given to the national government are reserved for the ______?
Constitution
States
President
Congress
30
The Articles of Confederation led to the writing of which document?
Articles of Confederation
The Va Consitution
Declaration of Independence
US Constitution
31
Why is Congress called bicameral?
Because it had 2 houses
All of the above
Because it has 4 houses
They make 2 laws a year
32
Which is not a goal stated in the Preamble?
Educate children
Ensure peace
Form a more perfect union
Provide defense
33
Choose all that are civic duties.
jury duty
voting
obey the law
pay taxes
34
The interaction of supply and demand determines..?
Price
Profit
Scarcity
Supply
35
Price is determined by the interaction of what?
expenses and profit
Supply and Demand
Consumers and Producers
circular flow and demand
36
Among the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment is the right to —
due process of law
a speedy and public trial
the free exercise of religion
keep and bear arms
37
Which fundamental political principle means the people are the source of all gov't power?
consent of the governed
democracy
rule of law
limited government
38
The Constitution gives the executive branch the power to..?
Decide if laws are fair
Command the armed forces
Make laws
Approve the annual budget
39
Which is NOT a role of media in elections and campaigns?
Broadcasting different point of view
Emphasizing selected issues
Helping their candidate win the election
Identifying candidates
40
This branch checks the legislative branch by declaring their laws unconstitutional.
State
Federal
Executive
Judicial
