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8th grade Civics and Economics SOL Review #8thgradecivicseconomics #vasol
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1
Which one of these is NOT a way the govt promotes and regulates marketplace competition?
Discouraging development of monopolies w/ antitrust laws
Using technology to lower costs of production
Engaging in global trade
Supporting business startups
2
How did the VA Statute for Religious Freedom influence the US Constitution?
Gave us freedom of religion and separation of church/state
It helped fund local churches with taxes
It helped keep slavery alive
Nothing ... it had nothing to do with the Constitution
3
Which branch of national government appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Supreme Court
4
What happens to TAXES when government spending increases?
fluctuate back and forth depending on the market
stay the same
decrease
increase
5
What is the term given to how the US Constitution divides power between national & state govt?
Bicameral
Bi-partisanism
Conservatism
Federalism
6
The safety and best interest of the people could most easily be described as:
unalienable
tranquility
justice
general welfare
7
The person who is
chosen
to run at a party's candidate in the national election is called:
politician
candidate
nominee
running mate
8
In a command economy, who owns the resources/property & plans the way the economy will operate?
The government
The middle class
The richest people
The capitalists
9
This document established the 1st form of national government for the independent states.
The Constitution
The Preamble
Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
10
Marbury vs. Madison established the courts to look at the constitutionality of court cases
This is original jurisdiction
This is called judicial review
This is called an arraignment
This is called due process
11
In the Preamble, "To ensure domestic tranquility" associates most likely to what?
Ensuring that all citizens have a fair trial
Ensuring that war is eminant
Ensuring peace for our homeland
Ensuring the military has secured our boundaries
12
In a dictatorship:
1 person has total control
The military is in charge
The people rule with an iron fist
Several people are in charge and are cruel leaders
13
Which of the following is a reason why citizen
fail
to vote?
C) Not wealthy enough
B) Failure to register
D) Both A & B
A) Lack of interest
14
Why do Virginia and the US
specialize
in the production of certain goods and services?
To promote efficiency and growth
To promote government intervention
To promote exploration and risk taking
To slow down the economy
15
Jane starts her career planning. She looks at her talents, interest and aspirations. This is?
self affirmation
self appearance
self advancement
self assessment
16
Due process of law is best described in which 2 amendments?
1st and 2nd Amendments
5th and 14th Amendments
16th and 19th Amendments
5th and 10th Amendments
17
If the Governor of VA vetoes a law, he is wearing which hat of the Governor?
Chief Legislator
Commander-In-Chief
Chief of State
Party Chief
18
Fair treatment through a normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement is what?
due process
original jurisdiction
an arraignment
judicial review
19
Which profit seeking structure has the ability to make the highest amount of profit/least risk?
Proprietorship
Charity
Partnership
Corporation
20
This regulatory group has the duty to maintain the value of the national currency (dollar).
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The Federal Reserve (The Fed)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
21
Income or money that is coming in is called?
bargaining
budget
regulate
revenue
22
What is the lowest court in the VA court system?
General District Court/Juvenile Family Relations Court
Circuit Court
VA Supreme Court
VA Court of Appeals
23
Anarchy means that:
Citizens have a system of representatives
There is NO government
There is strict control over citizens
Citizens get the right to a trial
24
The Declaration of Independence listed grievances of the colonists ... what is a grievance?
permission
a law
formal disagreement
an assembly
25
Who owns the resources for production in the US economy?
government
charities
businesses
consumers
26
Which amendment defines citizenship "all persons who are born in the US are citizens of the US"
1st Amendment
16th Amendment
5th Amendment
14th Amendment
27
The ruler of a monarchy is usually decided by
affluence
inheritance
a vote
a representative body
28
What is a political platform?
the way that politicians raise money
Trucks that politicians ride around on
a large meeting of political parties
The ideas, views, and actions politicians stand for
29
Which one of the following is an example of entrepreneurial resources?
Oil
Stocks
Copyright
Timber
30
Who is in charge of the Legislative Branch at the local level (COUNTY)?
Board of Supervisors
County Administrator
Town/City Council
County Courts
31
Which group regulates banks to ensure the soundness of the banking system & safety of deposits?
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
The Federal Reserve
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
32
Which one of these is
NOT
a civic duty of a citizen?
Serving on a jury or as a witness if summoned
Serving in the armed forces if called
Obeying laws and pay taxes
Starting a business
33
An official written statement charging a person with a crime is called what?
verdict
indictment
arraignment
compensation
34
The more scarce a product or resource is:
The higher the price will be
The more the government will sell it
The less the consumer will demand it
The lower the price will be
35
The ability to make economic decisions on your own and to choose what the economy produces is:
Investment
Revenue
Opportunity Cost
Consumer Sovereignty
36
Which action by the Governor of VA is an example of maintaining public safety?
Attending a meeting on the VA economy
Delivering a speech to General Assembly of VA
Working on the VA budge with Secretary of Finance
Sending the VA National Guard to help after a disaster
37
The inability to satisfy all wants at the same time. The result of resources being limited.
supply
demand
opportunity cost
scarcity
38
Which one of the following is
NOT
a way that the President exercises his power?
Chief Judge
Chief of Party
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
39
Sasha is proud to be an American and says the pledge every time in school. This is an example
of her political view
of modeling a trait of a good citizen
of a demonstration and the right to assemble
of American law
40
Mrs. Goodman's ideas about how government should be run and how issues should be solved is what
The electoral college vote
A primary
Her political views
The popular vote
41
The part of society that is powered/operated by the government is an example of which sector?
public sector
private sector
government sector
consumer sector
42
Which one of the following is not a primary legislative issue in the VA Assembly?
State budget
Environmental issues
Foreign affairs
Education
43
The government issues coins/currency that people use in exchange for goods/services because
They are backed up by gold and silver
they are backed by confidence of US government
they are made from precious and valuable materials
they are made by master craftsmen
44
This regulatory group protects rivers and lakes from getting waste dumped into them.
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
45
A serious crime (murder, grand theft auto, assault w/ a deadly weapon) and jail time over 1 yr
misdemeanor
jurisdiction
felony
compensation
46
How many state governments are there within the US?
13
10
50
48
47
Which one of the following is a characteristic of the US economy?
High influence of socialism
Competition
High levels of government intervention
Every person gets paid equally
48
Which amendment gives Congress the authority to tax incomes?
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
14th Amendment
16th Amendment
49
In the VA Court System, where do felony criminal cases begin?
VA Supreme Court
VA Court of Appeals
General District Court
Circuit Court
50
Which one of the following is
NOT
a requirement for voter registration in Virginia?
Being at least 18 years old the day of election
Being a resident of VA
Being a citizen of the US
Having at least $50 in the bank
51
Which of the following is an American principle?
representative government
speaking and writing in English
volunteering
serving in the military if called
52
Writing editorials, creating political cartoons and publishing op-ed pieces are all what?
how the political parties are different
how the media plays a role in the political process
how a citizen can make an informed choice during an election
how running for public office is expensive
53
Nike is defendant/Under Armor is plaintiff. They do business all over the US. What case/court?
Criminal/Federal
Civil/Federal
Civil/State
Criminal/State
54
The power or right to make judgments about the law, referring to location or level of court is
jurisdiction
indictment
domestic
appellate
55
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right of either the 1st or 14th Amendment?
Right for Press
Right to Vote
Right to Assemble
Right to Petition
56
If the governor of VA calls up the VA National Guard he is acting as the
Chief Administrator
Commander-in-Chief
Party Chief
Chief of Party
57
The system of checks and balances for the national government is a way for:
Each to monitor the president's implied powers
Each of the 3 branches to grow as powerful as possible
Each branch to limit the power by the other 2 branches
Each of the 3 branches to balance the budget
58
Which one of the following people is an entrepreneur?
Mr. Teucke
an Olympic athlete
President Obama
a restaurant owner
59
T/F ... the Judicial Branch can check the President by impeaching him/her.
True
False
60
What is the 2nd step of the law making process
Introduce a bill
Debate the bill
Working in a committee
Vote on the bill
61
Asking permission of the people can most likely be characterized by:
Consent of the governed
Rule of Law
Representative government
Limited government
62
T/F ... A person who is born in the US is an American Citizen.
False
True
63
How did the Charter of the VA Company of London influence the Constitution?
It created the Judicial Branch
It guaranteed rights to all Englishmen
It helped established rights to slaves
It helped the King take away the rights of Englishmen
64
Powers that are specifically listed in the Constitution of the US are called?
Super Powers
Implied Powers
Expressed Powers
No such powers exist
65
T/F ... The executive branch can check the legislative branch by vetoing laws.
True
False
66
An addition to the Constitution is called?
Amendment
Consent
Statute
Compromise
67
This document affirmed individual worth and dignity of all people.
The Preamble
The VA Declaration of Rights
The VA Statute of Religious Freedom
The Constitution
68
How did the VA Declaration of Rights influence the US Constitution?
It created the Confederation
It destroyed the Native Americans
It formed a bridge of communication to England
It served as a model for the Bill of Rights
69
What incentives do banks give consumers to keep their money in the bank (savings accts)?
innovations
insurance
interest
influence
70
The 10th Amendment says, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people OR
the states
the courts
local governments
political parties
71
What is the best thing that you can do (as a student) to prepare for your SOL test?
Study until my brain hurts!
Test? We have a test? Uh oh ....
Study a reasonable amount of time (15-20 min per night)
NOTHING!
72
A woman is charged with stealing a car and crossing the state line. What kind of case/court?
Civil/Federal
Criminal/Federal
Civil/State
Criminal/State
73
T/F ... A person born outside of the US, but both parents are US citizens, is a citizen.
False
True
74
Why did the Articles of Confederation need to be replaced by the Constitution?
It gave too little power to the states
It created a weak central government
It created a treaty between the US and England
It created a king instead of a president
75
How are lawmakers trying to help the problem of rising campaign costs?
passing campaign finance reform
lowering taxes
raising taxes
funding the CIA to investigate fraud
76
Which one of these does
NOT
promote and regulate marketplace competition?
encourages global trade
promotes business start-ups
encourages anti-trust laws against monopolies
provides auctioning services to help competitors
77
Where do local governments in VA get their power from?
the Virginia Constitution and the General Assembly
the President of Congress
the Supreme Court of Texas
the Governor of Virginia
78
Who is in charge of the EXECUTIVE branch at the STATE level?
the General Assembly
the Governor
Congress
the President
79
Which one of the following is a way to register to vote in Virginia?
All of these
In person at the registrar's office, the DMV or other sites
Registering online
By mail-in application
80
This group is in charge of regulating inappropriate material on the television, radio, etc.
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
81
Which regulatory group acts as the government's bank and the banker's bank?
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
The FED (Federal Reserve)
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
82
Which one of the following is
NOT
a way to participate in your community?
refusing to communicate to neighbors
show concern for the community
volunteer
participating in political events
83
Which branch tries cases involving federal law and questions interpretation the Constitution?
Judicial Branch
None of these
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
84
Which branch of government prepares the annual budget for congressional action?
Executive
Legislative
All of these
Judicial
85
Powers that are specifically listed in the Constitution of the US (ex to declare war) is called
Implied Powers
Delegated Powers
Holy moly that's a lot of power!
Expressed powers
86
When the President of the US exercises power as the commander-in-chief he is acting as?
Head of all courts
Head of his major political party
Head of all tax codes
Head of the nation's armed forces
87
Which of the following is
NOT
a factor in predicting which citizens will vote?
Income
Education
Race
Age
88
The Supreme Courts of the US and Virginia determine the constitutionality of laws, this is
constitutional review
judicial review
executive review
legislative review
89
Democracy means
Ruled by the people
Ruled by the chosen
Ruled by the few
Ruled by God
90
A person that sues another person or accuses another person of a crime in a court is called?
defendent
plaintiff
witness
judge
91
Which document distributes power to the 3 branches of government in Virginia?
The Townsend Acts
The VA Declaration of Rights
The VA Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
92
The U.S. is technically a mixed economy but is closest to which economy on the spectrum?
command economy
socialist economy
free market economy
no rules economy
93
The division of power between states and the federal government is called what?
Reserved Powers
Separation of Powers
Delegated Powers
Federalism
94
Which one of the following is NOT a way that government influences the economy?
Borrowing
Spending
Auctioning
Taxing
95
What are out 3 unalienable rights that are outlined in the Declaration of Independence?
Money, power, respect
Cars, houses, food
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and education
Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
96
What are the 2 types of court cases?
civil and criminal
appellate and original
parental and juvenile
domestic and divorce
97
Some of the requirements to go through the naturalization process are:
25 yr old, lived in at least 1 other country, no job req'd
know all traffic symbols, earn a college degree, have 1 kid
at least 30 yrs old, have a job that pays well, no children
18yr old, read, speak, write English, know US history & govt
98
Votes that are cast by the people on election day is called
Majority Vote
Popular Vote
Electoral College vote
Minority Vote
99
Which one of the following businesses is a proprietorship?
Bob, Jeb, Mike are equal partners in a law firm business
Nolan owns his own BBQ business and does not share profit
John owns stock in a big business and shares profits
Sue and Jane own a trailer manufactoring business
100
VA's executive branch, agencies, commissions is responsible for/have the power to do all except
Hear court cases
Regulate aspects of business and trade
Provide services
Administer and enforce laws
