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1 SOL REVIEW STUDY GUIDE CIVICS AND ECONOMICS 8 Mr. Gaul Name: Directions: Use any notes from class, online search engines (google), and/or the study guides that you were given in class to complete this study guide. You can earn EXTRA CREDIT by completing this study guide! Since you are allowed and encouraged to use outside resources I will expect that every answer is correct!

2 CE.2 Review Questions Name: Multiple Choice: Read the question carefully. Circle the best answer for each question. 1. The guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to colonists. 2. All are purposes of the U.S. government according to the Preamble EXCEPT: A. to form a union C. to ensure domestic peace B. to Establish justice D. to provide economic efficiency 3. All of the following was included in the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT : A. Established the first form of national government for the independent states B. Includes a national Bill of Rights to protect citizens C. Maintained that major powers resided with individual states D. Weakness of central government (no power to tax and enforce laws) led to the writing of the Constitution of the United States of America 4. The government and those who govern are bound by the law. A. Rule of law C. Consent of the governed B. Democracy D. Limited government 5. People elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf. A. Consent of the governed C. Democracy B. Representative government D. Limited government 6. Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do. A. Consent of the governed C. Limited government B. Democracy D. Representative government 7. Which was NOT a part of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights? A. Protects the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition B. Affirms individual worth and dignity of all people C. Guarantees equality under the law with majority rule and the rights of the minority protected. D. Establishes the structure of the United States economic system 8. A is a government where the people rule. 9. This document served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America. A. Articles of Confederation C. Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom B. The Virginia Declaration of Rights D. Charters of the Virginia Company of London 10. What is NOT a way the Constitution of the United States of America can be amended? A. Action by Congress C. Ratification by the states B. Action by Convention D. Petition by the people CE.3&4 Review Questions Name: Multiple Choice: Read the question carefully. Circle the best answer for each question.

3 1. Which of the following is NOT a way for citizens to participate in community services? A. Volunteer to support democratic institutions B. Working for wages in the community they live in C. Express concern about the welfare of the community as a whole (environment, public health and safety, education) D. Help to make the community a good place to work and live 2. Birth is one way of obtaining citizenship in the United States of America. What is another way of obtaining citizenship? A. naturalization C. excommunication B. isolation D. paying a membership fee 3. Immigration and naturalization, particularly in the 20 th century, have led to an increasingly society. A. diverse C. similar B. singular D. eclectic 4. Obeying laws, paying taxes, serving in the armed forces if called, and serving on a jury are of responsible citizens. A. responsibilities C. expectations B. demands D. duties 5. The constitutional protection against unfair governmental action and laws as expressed in the 5 th and 14 th Amendments is known as of law. A. due process C. authority B. rule D. accountability 6. Determine which of the following is NOT a personal trait of good citizens. A. Patriotism B. Courtesy and respect for the rights of others C. Responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance D. Disregard for the law 7. The 5 th Amendment prohibits the national government from acting in an unfair manner while the Amendment prohibits state and local governments from acting in an unfair manner. 8. Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs. A. Freedom of Assembly C. Freedom of Religion B. Freedom of Speech D. Freedom of Petition

4 CE.5 Review Questions Name: Multiple Choice: Read the question carefully. Circle the best answer for each question. 1. All of the following are strategies that citizens can use for evaluating campaign speeches, literature, and advertisements for accuracy EXCEPT : A. separating fact from opinion C. identifying propaganda B. detecting bias D. relying on uninformed sources 2. All of the following are ways interest groups influence public policy EXCEPT : A. running for political office C. making political contributions B. identifying issues D. lobbying government officials 3. Which of the following is NOT true about third parties? A. Rarely win elections, but play an important role in public politics B. Introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue C. Often win elections, but do not play an important role in public politics D. Often revolve around a political personality (such as Theodore Roosevelt) 4. Which of the following is NOT a factor in predicting which citizens will vote? A. age C. income B. education D. gender 5. The mass media plays an important role in elections. What is NOT a role the media plays? A. Writing biased opinions about candidates B. emphasizing selected issues C. identifying candidates D. broadcasting different points of view 6. There are several ways the media sets the public agenda. All g are ways EXCEPT : A. focusing public attention on selected issues B. offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated C. holding government officials accountable to the public D. creating false stories about candidates 7. What is NOT a way individuals influence public policy? A. participating in politics (voting, campaigning) B. expressing opinions (lobbying, demonstrating, writing letters) C. starting riots or mass picketing D. joining interest groups 8. In the US two-party system, all of the following are similarities between parties EXCEPT : A. having the same political platform B. organizing to win elections C. appealing to the political center D. influencing public policies 9. The slate of electors for each state is chosen by. A. the federal government C. the state government B. popular vote D. the local government

5 10. These are all qualifications to register to vote in Virginia EXCEPT : A. Citizen of the United States B. Resident of Virginia and precinct C. Has a valid Virginia driver s license D. 18 years of age by day of general election 11. The winner-take-all system leads to the targeting of states for campaigning. A. large C. western B. small D. eastern 12. Which of the following is INCORRECT about how to register in Virginia? A. In person at the registrar s office, DMV, or other designated sites B. At the voting site the day of the election C. by mail application D. registration is closed 29 days before elections 13. The number of electors of each state is based on the state s. A. Congressional representation C. state representation B. local representation D. population 14. Which of the following is NOT a result of rising campaign costs? A. Require candidates to conduct extensive fund-raising activities B. Allows more people to be able to run for office C. Give an advantage to wealthy individuals who run for office D. Encourage the development of political action committees (PACs) 15. Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties? A. Recruiting and nominating candidates B. Educating the electorate about campaign issues C. Helping candidates win elections D. Count electoral votes

6 CE.6, 7, & 8 Review Questions Name: Multiple Choice: Read the question carefully. Circle the best answer for each question. 1. The Legislative branch can put a check on the Executive branch by overriding and impeaching the. 2. Conducting foreign policy and regulating commerce is a responsibility of which level of government? A. state C. local B. Canadian D. national 3. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Legislative branch at the federal level? A. Makes laws for the nation B. Approves the annual budget C. Approves presidential appointments D. Appoints the treasury secretary 4. The Judicial branch can check the power of the Legislative branch by declaring unconstitutional. This was made possible by the Supreme Court decision of. 5. All of the following are responsibilities of the Executive branch at the Virginia state level EXCEPT : A. Prepares biennial budget for General Assembly B. Appoints cabinet officers and boards C. Passes new Virginia laws D. Grants pardons 6. is the governor of Virginia. 7. The state government is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT : A. Promoting public health C. Promoting public safety B. Promoting public businesses D. Promoting public welfare 8. The Executive branch can put a check on the Legislative branch by vetoing acts of. 9. The Constitution of the U.S. establishes a federal form of government in which the government is supreme. A. national C. local B. state D. Canadian 10. The powers not given to the national government by the Constitution of the U.S. are reserved for the.

7 1. The executives have departments, agencies, and groups to interpret and help with carrying out the laws. 2. A power specifically stated in the Constitution is know as an power. 3. If you were to observe a legislator you may find them doing any of the following things EXCEPT : A. voting on a bill by both houses B. debating on the floor C. working in committees D. vetoing a bill passed by the opposite house 4. The Virginia and the United States are bicameral legislatures. 5. What is NOT a way the executive branch influences policymaking? A. Giving legislators raises if they pass certain laws B. Approving or vetoing legislative bills C. Appointing officials who carry out the laws D. Appealing directly to the people Fill-in the Blank: Fill- in the blank with be best possible answer. Outline the main parts of how a bill becomes a law. Step 1:. Introduction of the bill to Congress/General Assembly Step 2:. Working in Step 3:. on the floor Step 4: Voting on a bill by Step 5: Signing the bill into law by the or.

8 CE.10 Review Questions Name: Multiple Choice: Read the question and all answer choices carefully. Circle the best answer choice for each question. 1. What document is the supreme law of the land? A. Declaration of Independence C. Bill of Rights B. Constitution of the U.S. D. Articles of Confederation 2. To which documents must state laws conform? A. The VA and US Constitutions B. The Goochland and VA Constitutions C. The Articles of Confederation and VA Constitution D. The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution 3. What is the name for a person who issues search warrants, subpoenas, arrest warrants, summons and sets bail called? A. judge C. plaintiff B. magistrate D. lawyer 4. Which court case established the principle of Judicial Review? A. Plessey vs. Ferguson C. Marbury vs. Madison B. Brown vs. Board of Education D. Miranda vs. Arizona 5-9 Fill-in the levels of the Virginia Court System with (I) being highest and (V) being lowest I. Virginia Court II. Court of of Virginia III. Court IV. Court V. and Domestic Court Fill-in the criminal procedure in CIVIL cases 10. Case can be heard by judge or. 11. Case can be appealed to the Court of and the Court. 12. The files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation.

9 CE Review Questions Name: Matching: Match the correct answer choice to the definition below factors of production that are used in the production of goods and services. Types of resources are natural, human, capital, and entrepreneurship. - things that incite/motivate consumers. These are used to change economic behavior - the amount of money exchanged for a good or service. Interaction of supply and demand determines this. This determines who acquires good and services. - using goods and services. Consumer preferences and price determine what is purchased. - determines price. This means the amount of a good or services that consumers are willing and able to buy at a certain price. This means the amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a certain price. - selecting an item or action from a set of possible alternatives. Individuals must choose/make decisions about desired goods and services because these goods and services are limited. - the combining of human, natural, capital, and entrepreneurship resources to make goods or provide services. Resources available and consumer preferences determine what is produced. - the inability to satisfy all wants at the same time. All resources and goods are limited. This requires that choices be made. - what is given up when a choice is made the highest valued alternative forgone. Individuals must consider the value of what is given up when making a choice. Terms: Choice Consumption Incentives Opportunity cost Price Production Resources Scarcity Supply and demand Individuals and businesses as decision makers for the private sector. Government as decision maker for the public sector. Most common economic system in the world today. Private ownership of property/resources. Profit, competition, consumer sovereignty and individual choice. Central ownership of property/resources. Centrally-planned economy. Lack of consumer choice. Terms: Command economy Free market economy Mixed economy CE Review Questions Name:

10 Multiple Choice: Read the question carefully. Circle the best answer for each question. 1. What is the name for a type of company that helps people buy and sell stock, as well as invest money? A. bank C. credit union B. securities brokerage D. deposit center 2. What type of economy is set up where private individuals, businesses, and the government share economic decision-making? A. command economy C. mixed economy B. free-market economy D. foreign economy 3. The definition of states that consumers determine through purchases what goods and services will be produced. A. consumer sovereignty C. entrepreneur B. competition D. proprietorship 4. Rivalry between producers/sellers of a good or service result in better quality goods and services at a lower price. This is called: A. competition C. consumer sovereignty B. corporation D. capitalism 5. Enforcing antitrust legislation discourages the development of: A. competition C. low wages B. new businesses D. monopolies 6. What government agency regulates business by controlling what is seen and heard on television and radio? A. Federal Communications Commission B. Federal Trade Commission C. Environmental Protection Agency D. National Aeronautics and Space Administration 7. A form of business organization with 1 owner who takes all of the risks and all the profits. A. partnership C. corporation B. proprietorship D. incorporation 8. A form of business organization that is authorized by law to act as a legal person regardless of the number of owners. Owners share the profits. Owner liability is limited to what they have invested. A. partnership C. corporation B. proprietorship D. monopoly 9. A person who takes a risk to produce goods and services in search of a profit is a(n): A. entrepreneur C. competitor B. politician D. environmentalist CE Review Questions Name:

11 Multiple Choice: Read the question carefully. Circle the best answer for each question. 1. Which Constitutional amendment gives the government the authority to tax the income of individuals and businesses? A. 10 th Amendment C. 12 th Amendment B. 1 st Amendment D. 16 th Amendment 2. Which of the following is NOT a way the Federal Reserve Bank stimulates the economy? A. purchase government securities C. lower the reserve requirement B. lower the discount rate D. fires workers 3. Government taxes funds for private business spending. A. decrease C. do not change B. increase D. drastically change 4. The two ways government produces public goods and services is through borrowed funds and through: A. tax revenue C. illegal seizure of money B. forced labor D. community services 5. Which of the following is NOT an example of a public good or service? A. interstate highways C. Banks B. postal service D. national defense 6. The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the U.S. and acts as a. A. banker s bank C. people s bank B. government s bank D. Virginia s bank 7. Which of the following is NOT a way the Federal Reserve Bank slows the economy. A. Increase the reserve requirement C. hires new workers B. Raise the discount rate D. sells government securities 8. Increased government spending may result in higher taxes; decreased government spending may result in. A. higher taxes C. lower taxes B. higher wages D. lower wages Fill-in the Blank: Fill in each blank with the best possible answer choice. 9. Government agencies establish guidelines that protect public and. 10. The amount of funds that a depository institution (bank) must hold in reserve against specified deposit liabilities (loans) is the reserve. 11. Individuals have the right of private ownership, which is protected by negotiated that are enforceable by law.

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