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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
Constitution of the United States
D
Virginia Circuit Court
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
9 am.
B
11 am.
C
8 am.
D
10 am.
3) In a criminal case, a jury determines -
A
Whether a person's plea deal can be accepted
B
Whether someone is guilty of breaking the law
C
How much money one person needs to pay another person
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 give the government veto powers
C
To encourage citizens to vote
D
To help carry out expressed powers
5) Which power is a responsibility of the Virginia General Assembly?
A
Regulates the economy
B
Administers state bureaucracy
C
Approves the state budget
D
Exercises judicial review
6) Which action is an example of political lobbying
A
A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws
B
A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters
C
The governor gives special advice to legislative members
D
The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns
7) 1. Strong work ethic. 2. Computer literacy. 3. Positive attitude. WHAT IS THE BEST TITLE FOR THIS LIST?
A
National Requirements for All Jobs
B
Outdated Skills Due to Technological Advancements
C
Characteristics that Employers seek
D
Personal Training Courses Offered by the Federal Government
8) Which is an example of a proprietorship?
A
Edward owns a restaurant. He is responsible for all of the restaurant's debts.
B
Roberta owns stock in a steel company. She receives a portion of the company's profits.
C
Juan and Phillip own a bookstore. They are both responsible for the bookstore'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
employee rights
D
civil rights
10) Which is the best action the government can take to increase the amount of funds available for businesses?
A
Reduce consumer demand
B
Balance the budget
C
Lower Taxes
D
Borrow money
11) Which action represents a way the federal government can promote business competition
A
Regulating investors
B
Prohibiting monopolies
C
Punishing polluters
D
Enforcing tariffs
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