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Civics and Economics SOL review(2012)
Civics and Economics SOL review(2012)
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1
Which phrase best completes the title of this diagram?
Business Profit
Government Regulation
Industrial Productivity
Consumer Choice
2
Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to
help new residents register to vote
educate the electorate about campaign issues
recruit individuals to run for office
assist people in getting to their polling places
3
According to the 10th Amendment powers not specificallydelegated are reserved to people or
local governments
political parties
the states
the courts
4
Which action will the government take when it needs more money?
hire workers
lower prices
raise taxes
Hold elections
5
Which goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the U.S. isillustrated by this cartoon?
Provide defense
Ensure domestic peace
Establish justice
Form a union
6
This letter is an example of —
policymaking
campaigning
lobbying
demonstrating
7
During the school year, which student would be the best match for this job?
Juanita has good attendance and good work skills.
Lisa goes to school every day and is often late.
Mike studies hard and plays in all afterschool programs.
Sam will graduate early and attend an out-of-state college.
8
Which floor would a teenager go to for misdemeanor charges?
2nd
1st
4th
3rd
9
Which action is most likely to occur at this event?
Entering of a plea
Filing of an appeal
Selection of a jury
Reading of a verdict
10
89This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?
State executive
Federal legislative
Federal judicial
State legislative
11
Which type of economy is being defined?
Free market
Command
Traditional
Mixed
12
910In this situation, the President is acting as the —
chief diplomat
chief legislator
chief executive
chief citizen
13
n order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must
vote in elections
pay poll taxes
serve on juries
evaluate judges
14
Which economic factor has most likely determined the price in this picture?
Consumption
Scarcity
Demand
Capital
15
Which incentive best completes this diagram?
Dividend payments
Bonuses
Salaries
Interest payments
16
What is the correct sequence for the law-making process in the General Assembly?
2, 1, 4, 3
1, 3, 4, 2
2, 4, 1, 3
1, 4, 3, 2
17
Which legal process does this headline describe?
Judicial review
Legislative proceeding
Civil trial
Criminal prosecution
18
hich is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?
Majority vote by the Electoral College
Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress
Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states
Recommendation by the executive branch in the states
19
One way for Mrs. Jones to gain this office is to be elected by —
members of the General Assembly
members of the Governor’s cabinet
registered voters of the city
legislative representatives of the county
20
Which action by the Governor of Virginia is an example of maintaining public safety?
Sending Virginia’s National Guard to help after a disaster
Delivering a speech to the General Assembly
Attending a meeting on the Virginia economy
Working on Virginia’s budget with the Secretary of Finance
21
These headlines best illustrate the concept of —
consent of the governed
popular sovereignty
democracy
rule of law
22
The federal government would investigate this company’s practices in order to —
preserve competition
safeguard international trade
conserve resources
protect workers’ rights
23
This table supports the conclusion that a salary
increases as the level of education increases
grows at the same rate for each level of education
stays the same for the high school levels
doubles once a college level is attained
24
Advances in technology have increased the number of people needed to
teach children in schools
develop computer software
serve in the military
work on assembly lines
25
This graph shows that from 1931 to 1939, the
government spent more money than it received
government received more money than was spent
amount of money spent decreased every year
amount of money collected increased every year
26
This campaign poster is most likely trying to
emphasize certain issues about the President
introduce a concern about the President
persuade voters to reelect the candidate
27
In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to
divide campaign funds between candidates equally
propose cuts to popular programs
organize leaders of special interest groups
appeal to the political center
28
Local governments preparing a response for an international health crisis would most likely
ask the military to police the city
end visits by international travellers
shut down international airline flights
develop a public safety plan for the city
29
Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?
State
City
Federal
County
30
What is the first step in career planning?
Interviewing
Marketing
Self-assessment
Job search
31
This cartoon illustrates how government officials use the media to
influence political lobbyists
approve federal legislation
communicate with other countries
communicate with the public
32
What term describes a company that is authorized to operate as a legal person?
Proprietorship
Entrepreneur
Corporation
Partnership
33
Why were the charters of the Virginia Company of London important?
guaranteed the colonists’ rights
stated the colonists’ grievances
established bank
created a federal courts
34
The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in thisheadline is —
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
representative democracy
concurrent and reserved powers
35
This cartoon shows that the Federal Reserve System is
the federal government’s tax collector
accountable for legislative actions
responsible for legislative purchases
the federal government’s bank