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