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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
citizens choose which laws they obey.
C
laws can never be changed.
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
Checks and balances
B
Separation of powers
C
Executive powers
D
Representative government
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
Consent of the governed
B
Rule of law
C
Limited government
D
Representative government
5) Senator Joe Smith was fined for speeding. Which fundamental political principle applies in this situation?
A
Representative government
B
Rule of law
C
Consent of the governed
D
Limited government
6) WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, is a quote from the -
A
Bill of Rights.
B
United States Constitution.
C
Virginia Declaration of Rights.
D
Declaration of Independence.
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
Form a direct democracy
C
Maintain financial stability
D
Encourage international security
8) The Preamble to the Constitution can best be described as –
A
the closing statement to the Constitution.
B
the body of the Constitution.
C
a supporting document.
D
an introduction to the Constitution.
9) The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States describes the –
A
responsibilities of the founding fathers.
B
goals and purposes of the government.
C
separation of church and state.
D
fundamental principles for making laws.
10) All are goals of the Constitution of the United States except –
A
ensure domestic tranquility.
B
promote the general welfare.
C
provide for the common defense.
D
guarantee equal taxation.
11) What important document defines the amendment process to the U.S. Constitution?
A
Constitution of the United States of America
B
Declaration of Independence
C
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
D
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
12) Congress may propose a constitutional amendment. Who then must ratify it?
A
Constituents
B
President
C
States
D
Regions
13) How can the Constitution of VIRGINIA be amended?
A
Action by the GOVERNOR and ratification by the CABINET
B
Action by the SUPREME COURT and ratification by the COURTS
C
Action by the GENERAL ASSEMBLY and ratification by the VOTERS of VIRGINIA
D
Action by CONGRESS and ratification by the STATES
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 would not have been written.
B
The document could not be changed.
C
The document could not have separate sections.
D
The document would not be useful.
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