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Duplicate of Civics 2014 Released SOL Items
Duplicate of Civics 2014 Released SOL Items
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From the information in the chart, it can best be concluded that the news media-
displayed a positive bias toward the candidate from Party X
showed negative bias toward both parties
showed little favoritism between political parties
gave more positive coverage to the candidate from Party Y
2
Which is the best action the government can take to increase funds available for businesses?
Lower taxes
Borrow money
Balance the budget
Reduce consumer demand
3
Why is community service important in a democratic nation?
It removes the national government's duty to improve society
It helps local needs and serves the public good
It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers
It helps businesses find and train employees
4
Which meeting would a person attend to hear only legislation concerning the local county?
11 A.M.
10 A.M.
9 A.M.
8 A.M.
5
In which court case did the Supreme Court establish the power of judicial review?
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
6
What is the est title for the list?
Outdated Skills Due To Technological Advencements
Personal Training Courses Offered By The Federal Government
Characteristics That Employers Seek
National Requirements For All Jobs
7
Which action represents a way the federal government can promote business competition?
Enforcing tariffs
Punishing polluters
Regulating investors
Prohibiting monopolies
8
A citizen can help ensure the rights of the accused by-
serving in the military
paying an income tax
serving on a jury
obeying the state law
9
Which power is a responsibility of the Virginia General Assembly?
Exercises judicial review
Approves the state budget
Administers state bureaucracy
Regulates the economy
10
The principle of federalism gives governmental power to-
a powerful state government
a strong confederate government
the county and local governments
the national and state governments
11
The headline describes a case involving-
civil rights
consumer rights
property rights
employee rights
12
The image best refers to-
grievances in the Declaration of Independence
weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
failed policies made by foreign officials
national problems caused by outdated laws
13
Which branch of government has the power to declare state laws unconstitutional?
Federal executive branch
State executive branch
State judicial branch
Federal legislative branch
14
According to the table, what will happen if the price for a slice decreases from $2.50 to $1.00
The cost of producing pizzas will rise
Profits of pizza makers will increase
There will not be enough pizza produced
Customers will not buy as much pizza
15
Which term completes this economic flow?
Investment
Income
Taxes
Savings
16
Which pair of economic systems best completes this diagram?
Free Market - Command
Command - Traditional
Mixed - Traditional
Mixed - Free Market
17
Which characteristics would make a job seeker in computer programming most desirable?
A person with a 2-year degree and no work experience
A person with a 4-year degree and programming experience
A person with a doctoral degree and management experience
A person who has recently earned a high school diploma
18
Which is an example of a proprietorship?
Edward owns a restaurant, he gets to keep all of the profits
Roberta owns stock in a steel company and gets some profit
Janet and Miranda own a flower shop and share the profits
Juan and Philip own a bookstore together
19
Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?
Ability to veto legislation
Power to approve cabinet members
Power to influence legislation
Ability to change judicial decisions
20
Which amendment lead to this decision?
13th
16th
8th
5th
21
Which person is eligible to register to vote in the state of Virginia?
Alyssa
Ranjan
Carla
Rick
22
The powers of the local Virginia governments are granted directly by the-
United States Attorney General
Virginia Circuit Court
Constitution of the United States
Constitution of Virginia
23
Which phrase completes the diagram?
the number of state senators
voter registration
the number of political districts
state population
24
How are implied powers often used by the United States Congress?
To force the executive branch to sign new legislation
To give the government veto powers
To help carry out expressed powers
To encourage citizens to vote
25
This action is one way the president can influence-
judicial review
national policies
international trade
foreign affairs
26
The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to-
support federal laws
protect consumer rightsd
promote public health
regulate land use
27
Which term best describes the message of this poster?
Investment
Insurance
Guarantee
Deposit
28
In a criminal case the jury determines-
whether a person's plea deal can be accepted
how much money one person needs to pay another person
the best way to settle a disagreement between two people
whether someone is guilty of breaking the law
29
Which action is an example of political lobbying?
A health group asks legislators for tougher laws
The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election
A mayoral candidate gives a rally for campaign supporters
The governor gives special advice to legislative members
30
Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution in more than 200 years?
The courts strike down many amendments.
The process of adding amendments is very complex.
National laws limit the number of amendments.
Changes in society are too small to require amendments.
31
Which statement bests expresses the principle of "consent of the governed?
B
D
C
A
32
This agreement is an example of how the United States takes part in-
regulatory organization
global economy
financial agreement
military agreement