Short Pump Middle School Civics SOL Pre-TEST Review

Question 1

Q 13: Which part of the Constitution is the description above found?

Accepted Answer

Article 2

Question 2

Q18: Other than the Virginia Constitution, how else can counties get power?

Accepted Answer

The General Assembly grants the county more power

Question 3

Q34: Which level of government is addressing the problem?

Accepted Answer

Local

Question 4

Q55: Which statement about currency is opinion rather than fact?

Accepted Answer

Gold is a better investment than currency

Question 5

Q44: In the advertisement, what does the term "work ethic" mean?

Accepted Answer

A hard worker

Question 6

Q 10: The ability of Supreme Court to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional is because?

Accepted Answer

judicial review

Question 7

Q53: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an example of-

Accepted Answer

Governmental agencies that regulate business

Question 8

Q43: The most likely title for this chart would be-

Accepted Answer

Steps to Successful Career Planning

Question 9

Q25: Which group would a candidate want help from to help pay for their campaign?

Accepted Answer

Political Action Committee

Question 10

Q15: Powers not given to national government, powers reserved for the states are found in the

Accepted Answer

10th amendment

Question 11

Q50: Where do private banks, like Suntrust, get money to loan money to businesses?

Accepted Answer

Deposits from individuals

Question 12

Q41: Republicans typically want little government involvement. Which type would they promote?

Accepted Answer

Free Market

Question 13

Q7: Which interpretation of the Bill of Rights does this statement illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Constitutional protections of liberty are not absolute.

Question 14

Q23: If someone really wanted to know about the Republican Party, they should-

Accepted Answer

read the party platform

Question 15

Q5: Five years ago, Yuri, age 9, lived in Russia. How can Yuri's family become U.S. citizens?

Accepted Answer

By passing a citizenship test and taking an oath.

Question 16

Q54: In order to increase the amount of money available to private busiensses, the government-

Accepted Answer

could decrease business taxes

Question 17

Q# 3: This is an example of which purpose of the U. S. Government as stated in the Preamble?

Accepted Answer

Provide for the common defense

Question 18

Q31: The political cartoon implies that lobbyists-

Accepted Answer

influence members of Congress

Question 19

Q29: In VA, if state budget is biennial, how many budgets will the governor make in one term?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 20

Q27: How does the Electoral College limit the voting power of citizens?

Accepted Answer

President can be elected without receiving popular majority

Question 21

Q30: Over which elected official does the average citizen have the most influence?

Accepted Answer

The Mayor

Question 22

Q39: In which economic system does the government have the most control?

Accepted Answer

Command Economy

Question 23

Q19: At which level of the Virginia Court System could a defendant see a jury?

Accepted Answer

Circuit Court

Question 24

Q40: Political Parties will inform the public about the issues in what is called their-

Accepted Answer

Platform

Question 25

Q# 2: Many ideas in the Bill of Rights came from the-

Accepted Answer

Virginia Declaration of Rights

Question 26

Q38: Which is the opposite of "production"?

Accepted Answer

Using goods and services

Question 27

Q# 8: Serving on juries, obeying laws, and paying taxes are examples of-

Accepted Answer

duties of U.S. citizens

Question 28

Q21: Helping a candidate win an election is the job of-

Accepted Answer

political parties

Question 29

Q#9 Which action is considered a civic responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Serving as a witness in a trial when summoned.

Question 30

Q51:The government gives tax incentives to build a new factory that creates 200 jobs definition

Accepted Answer

Circular flow

Question 31

Q48: Buying stock in a business makes you part-owner of a-

Accepted Answer

corporation

Question 32

Q49: Example of what the Federal Government does with tax revenue collected from businesses-

Accepted Answer

Fund educational programs

Question 33

Q26: Who is eligible to vote in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

An 18 year old registering on October 1st

Question 34

Q# 4: Which group finishes the process mentioned in Article V?

Accepted Answer

The states

Question 35

Q# 1: Which picture represents the source of government’s power?

Accepted Answer

The People

Question 36

Q42: This ad for Payless Shoes is using what economic concept to lure shoppers into the store?

Accepted Answer

Incentives

Question 37

Q52: Virginia is known for growing peanuts and producing Smithfield hams. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

specialization

Question 38

Q 12: If the Supreme Court ruled a Congressional law as unconstitutional, what can Congress do?

Accepted Answer

Congress can propose an amendment

Question 39

Q6: In order to become a naturalized citizen of the U.S., you do all EXCEPT-

Accepted Answer

have been born in the United States

Question 40

Q47: In the United States economy, price is mostly determined by-

Accepted Answer

buyers and sellers

Question 41

Q 11: Aside from passing laws, what other critical role does Congress do?

Accepted Answer

Confirms Presidential appointments

Question 42

Q24: Which is the best way to make an informed decision before voting?

Accepted Answer

Read different points of view about the campaign

Question 43

Q31: According to the news, in which activity were these media groups most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Attempting to influence new laws

Question 44

Q37: Olivia works on Mon. & Wed. after school. What is the opportunity cost if she adds days?

Accepted Answer

The time she could spend studying

Question 45

Q22: How are the two political parties NOT similar?

Accepted Answer

Similar views on gun control

Question 46

Q36: Which statement best describes the difference between criminal and civil trials?

Accepted Answer

Civil cases recover compensation /Criminal seeks jail time.

Question 47

Q46: This action illustrates which of the following principles?

Accepted Answer

consumer sovereignty

Question 48

Q35: What constitutional right is guaranteed by the two amendments here?

Accepted Answer

Due Process

Question 49

Q16: Which action by the Governor of Virginia is an example of promoting business in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Attending a meeting on Virginia's economy

Question 50

Q20: When Supreme Court of Virginia declares a Virginia law unconstitutional, its excercising

Accepted Answer

judicial review

Question 51

Q28: Which step best fits in the second space in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

Work in Committee

Question 52

Q33: Which is NOT a characteristic of a county government?

Accepted Answer

Elects a mayor

Question 53

Q45: To build and maintain wealth, it is important to-

Accepted Answer

manage spending and credit

Question 54

Q14: The Virginia Assembly meets for-

Accepted Answer

45 or 60 days a year

Question 55

Q17 Which level of government is the most influence over public schools?

Accepted Answer

The county level

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