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Virginia Civics And Economics SOL Review 8th Grade
Test Description: Review for the 8th Grade SOL exam
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The powers of local Virginia governments are granted directly by the
A
United States Attorney General
B
Constitution of Virginia
C
Virginia Circuit Court
D
Constitution of the United States
2) Scheduled Meetings. General Assembly 8 am; District Court 9 am; Board of Supervisors 10 am.; Governor 11 am. WHICH MEETING WOULD A PERSON ATTEND TO HEAR ONLY LEGISLATION CONCERNING THE LOCAL COUNTY?
A
10 am.
B
8 am.
C
9 am.
D
11 am.
3) In a criminal case, a jury determines -
A
Whether someone is guilty of breaking the law
B
How much money one person needs to pay another person
C
Whether a person's plea deal can be accepted
D
The best way to settle a disagreement between two people
4) How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?
A
To force the executive branch to sign new legislation
B
To encourage citizens to vote
C
To give the government veto powers
D
To help carry out expressed powers
5) Which power is a responsibility of the Virginia General Assembly?
A
Administers state bureaucracy
B
Approves the state budget
C
Exercises judicial review
D
Regulates the economy
6) Which action is an example of political lobbying
A
A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters
B
The governor gives special advice to legislative members
C
The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns
D
A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws
7) 1. Strong work ethic. 2. Computer literacy. 3. Positive attitude. WHAT IS THE BEST TITLE FOR THIS LIST?
A
Characteristics that Employers seek
B
Outdated Skills Due to Technological Advancements
C
National Requirements for All Jobs
D
Personal Training Courses Offered by the Federal Government
8) Which is an example of a proprietorship?
A
Juan and Phillip own a bookstore. They are both responsible for the bookstore's debts.
B
Roberta owns stock in a steel company. She receives a portion of the company's profits.
C
Edward owns a restaurant. He is responsible for all of the restaurant's debts.
D
Janet and Miriam own a flower shop. They share equally in the shop's profits.
9) Lawsuit Filed Against Major Store for Unfair Sales Practices: THIS HEADLINE DESCRIBES A CASE INVOLVING
A
property rights
B
consumer rights
C
civil rights
D
employee rights
10) Which is the best action the government can take to increase the amount of funds available for businesses?
A
Lower Taxes
B
Borrow money
C
Balance the budget
D
Reduce consumer demand
11) Which action represents a way the federal government can promote business competition
A
Enforcing tariffs
B
Prohibiting monopolies
C
Regulating investors
D
Punishing polluters
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