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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 guaranteed the colonists’ rights as Englishmen.
B
They created a federal court system.
C
They stated the colonists’ grievances against the English king.
D
They established a national banking system.
2) In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must —
A
vote in elections
B
pay poll taxes
C
evaluate judges
D
serve on juries
3) Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?
A
Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states
B
Majority vote by the Electoral College
C
Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states
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
fulfilling their duties as students
B
engaging in patriotic acts
C
engaging in community service
D
demonstrating a civic duty
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
representative democracy
B
concurrent and reserved powers
C
popular sovereignty
D
checks and balances
6) Senate Approves Presidential Appointment: This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?
A
State legislative
B
Federal legislative
C
Federal judicial
D
State executive
7) According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or —
A
the courts
B
the states
C
local governments
D
political parties
8) Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?
A
City
B
State
C
Federal
D
County
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 time she could spend studying
B
The extra money she could earn
C
The new clothes she could buy
D
The additional hours she spends at the job
10) Which action by the Governor of Virginia is an example of maintaining public safety?
A
Sending Virginia’s National Guard to help after a disaster
B
Delivering a speech to the General Assembly of Virginia
C
Attending a meeting on the Virginia economy
D
Working on Virginia’s budget with the Secretary of Finance
11) Political parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to —
A
educate the electorate about campaign issues
B
assist people in getting to their polling places
C
help new residents register to vote
D
recruit individuals to run for office
12) In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to —
A
organize leaders of special interest groups
B
appeal to the political center
C
divide campaign funds between candidates equally
D
propose cuts to popular programs
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, 4, 1, 3
B
1, 3, 4, 2
C
2, 1, 4, 3
D
1, 4, 3, 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
Entering of a plea
B
Selection of a jury
C
Filing of an appeal
D
Reading of a verdict
15) Local governments preparing a response for an international health crisis would most likely —
A
shut down international airline flights
B
end visits by international travellers
C
develop a public safety plan for the city
D
ask the military to police the city
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
Traditional
C
Free market
D
Command
17) Advances in technology have increased the number of people needed to —
A
teach children in schools
B
work on assembly lines
C
serve in the military
D
develop computer software
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