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CE.2 A,c
Test Description: Virginia SOL practice for CE.2a and CE.2c - Fundamental Political Principals and the U.S. Constitution
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A basic principle of our political system is the “rule of law”. This means that −
A
only laws written by the federal government can be followed.
B
laws can never be changed.
C
citizens choose which laws they obey.
D
laws are applied equally to all.
2) Limited Government, Rule of Law, Consent of the Governed, Democracy... Which fundamental political principal is missing?
A
Separation of powers
B
Checks and balances
C
Representative government
D
Executive powers
3) In this system of government, the people rule.
A
Representative government
B
Democracy
C
Limited government
D
Rule of law
4) In this system of government, citizens vote to elect officials to represent them.
A
Limited government
B
Rule of law
C
Consent of the governed
D
Representative government
5) Senator Joe Smith was fined for speeding. Which fundamental political principle applies in this situation?
A
Consent of the governed
B
Representative government
C
Rule of law
D
Limited government
6) WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, is a quote from the -
A
Declaration of Independence.
B
United States Constitution.
C
Bill of Rights.
D
Virginia Declaration of Rights.
7) Purposes of U.S. Government: Promote the general welfare, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, form a more perfect union, establish justice, and -
A
Preserve the blessings of liberty
B
Maintain financial stability
C
Form a direct democracy
D
Encourage international security
8) The Preamble to the Constitution can best be described as –
A
a supporting document.
B
the closing statement to the Constitution.
C
an introduction to the Constitution.
D
the body of the Constitution.
9) The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States describes the –
A
goals and purposes of the government.
B
fundamental principles for making laws.
C
separation of church and state.
D
responsibilities of the founding fathers.
10) All are goals of the Constitution of the United States except –
A
ensure domestic tranquility.
B
guarantee equal taxation.
C
provide for the common defense.
D
promote the general welfare.
11) What important document defines the amendment process to the U.S. Constitution?
A
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
B
Constitution of the United States of America
C
Declaration of Independence
D
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
12) Congress may propose a constitutional amendment. Who then must ratify it?
A
Regions
B
Constituents
C
States
D
President
13) How can the Constitution of VIRGINIA be amended?
A
Action by CONGRESS and ratification by the STATES
B
Action by the SUPREME COURT and ratification by the COURTS
C
Action by the GOVERNOR and ratification by the CABINET
D
Action by the GENERAL ASSEMBLY and ratification by the VOTERS of VIRGINIA
14) If the amendment process had not been established, what would have been the impact on the Constitution of the United States?
A
The document could not have separate sections.
B
The document would not have been written.
C
The document would not be useful.
D
The document could not be changed.
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