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8th Grade Civics SOL Review
Test Description: Review for the 8th Grade Civics SOL Test
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Why were the charters of the Virginia Company of London important?
A
They created a federal court system.
B
They established a national banking system.
C
They guaranteed the colonists’ rights as Englishmen.
D
They stated the colonists’ grievances against the English king.
2) In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must —
A
evaluate judges
B
vote in elections
C
serve on juries
D
pay poll taxes
3) Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?
A
Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states
B
Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states
C
Majority vote by the Electoral College
D
Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress
4) Aiko and Ian know that some children at their school lack school supplies. With the support of their principal, parents, and teachers, they organize a district-wide school supply drive: By starting this school supply drive, Aiko and Ian are —
A
engaging in community service
B
demonstrating a civic duty
C
engaging in patriotic acts
D
fulfilling their duties as students
5) President Calls a Special Session of Congress to Pass New Budget: The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in this headline is —
A
checks and balances
B
concurrent and reserved powers
C
popular sovereignty
D
representative democracy
6) Senate Approves Presidential Appointment: This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?
A
Federal legislative
B
State executive
C
Federal judicial
D
State legislative
7) According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or —
A
local governments
B
the states
C
political parties
D
the courts
8) Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?
A
County
B
City
C
State
D
Federal
9) Olivia normally works after school on Mondays and Wednesdays. Which is her opportunity cost if she adds Tuesday and Thursday afternoons to her work schedule?
A
The additional hours she spends at the job
B
The extra money she could earn
C
The new clothes she could buy
D
The time she could spend studying
10) Which action by the Governor of Virginia is an example of maintaining public safety?
A
Delivering a speech to the General Assembly of Virginia
B
Attending a meeting on the Virginia economy
C
Sending Virginia’s National Guard to help after a disaster
D
Working on Virginia’s budget with the Secretary of Finance
11) Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to —
A
assist people in getting to their polling places
B
recruit individuals to run for office
C
educate the electorate about campaign issues
D
help new residents register to vote
12) In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to —
A
organize leaders of special interest groups
B
propose cuts to popular programs
C
divide campaign funds between candidates equally
D
appeal to the political center
13) 1. Bill is debated 2. Bill is proposed 3. Bill is voted on by both houses 4. Bill is worked on in committees. WHAT IS THE CORRECT SEQUENCE FOR THE LAW-MAKING PROCESS IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
A
2, 1, 4, 3
B
1, 4, 3, 2
C
2, 4, 1, 3
D
1, 3, 4, 2
14) State Criminal Court Notice of Arraignment Defendant: Cyrus Phillippe Attorney: Hilda Oskray Date: September 18 Time: 9:00 A.M. WHICH ACTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR AT THIS EVENT?
A
Reading of a verdict
B
Selection of a jury
C
Entering of a plea
D
Filing of an appeal
15) Local governments preparing a response for an international health crisis would most likely —
A
ask the military to police the city
B
develop a public safety plan for the city
C
shut down international airline flights
D
end visits by international travellers
16) An economy in which communities use simple tools and methods to harvest and hunt for food often results in little economic growth. WHICH TYPE OF ECONOMY IS BEING DEFINED?
A
Mixed
B
Free market
C
Traditional
D
Command
17) Advances in technology have increased the number of people needed to —
A
work on assembly lines
B
serve in the military
C
develop computer software
D
teach children in schools
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