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2023 SOL Tests Review
Test Description: SOL test review
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1) Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution of the United States in more than 200 years?
A
Changes in society are too small to require amendments
B
National laws limit the number of amendments
C
The courts strike down many amendments
D
The process of adding amendments is very complex
2) A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by-
A
paying an income tax
B
serving on a jury
C
obeying the state law
D
serving in the military
3) Which branch of government has the power to declare Virginia laws unconstitutional?
A
Federal executive branch
B
State executive branch
C
Federal legislative branch
D
State judicial branch
4) In which court case did the United States Supreme Court established the power of judicial review?
A
Brown v. Board of Education
B
Dred Scott v. Sanford
C
Marbury v. Madison
D
Plessy v Ferguson
5) The principle of federalism gives governmental power to-
A
the national and state governments
B
the county and local governments
C
a powerful state government
D
a strong confederate government
6) The power of local Virginia governments are granted directly by the -
A
Virginia Circuit Court
B
United States Attorney General
C
Constitution of Virginia
D
Constitution of the United States
7) In a criminal case, a jury determines-
A
whether a person's plea deal can be accepted
B
the best way to settle a disagreement between two people
C
whether someone is guilty of breaking the law
D
how much money one person needs to pay another person
8) How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?
A
To force the executive branch to sign new legislation
B
To help carry out expressed powers
C
To give the government veto powers
D
To encourage citizens to vote
9) Which is an example of a proprietorship?
A
Roberta owns stock in a steel company. She receives a portion of the company's profits.
B
Janet and Miriam own a flower shop. They share equally in the shop's profits.
C
Juan and Phillip own a bookstore. They are both responsible for the bookstore's debts.
D
Edward owns a restaurant. He is responsible for all of the restaurant's debts.
10) Which action represents a way the federal government can promote business competition?
A
Regulating investors
B
Punishing polluters
C
Prohibiting monopolies
D
Enforcing tariffs
11) Simon is accused of not paying federal income taxes. Which court would have original jurisdiction to hear his case?
A
Federal District Court
B
Circuit Court
12) Julie, who is 16, is accused of truancy (missing too much school without appropriate excuse). Which court would have original jurisdiction to hear her case?
A
Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
B
Federal District Court
13) Which of the following is the court of FINAL appeal?
A
U.S. Supreme Court
B
U.S. District Court
14) Which of the following is an example of a CRIMINAL case?
A
Jody sues Franklin for chopping down her favorite cherry tree.
B
Jamika is arrested following suspicion that she robbed the 7-11 last week
15) Which of the following represents a CIVIL case?
A
Hamilton Somerville is found dead by poisoning
B
Louis is suing her neighbor because of the damage their dog has done to her yard.
16) Which of the following amendments to the Constitution protects citizens from unfair actions made by the federal government?
A
5th Amendment
B
19th Amendment
17) In the middle of 2020, the shelves of countless stores remained empty, especially the toilet paper isle. This is an example of...
A
Production
B
Scarcity
18) Which of following determines what will be produced?
A
Consumer preferences and available resources
B
Consumer rights and responsibilities
19) Where on a scale from least to most does each economy type fall? Command Economy
A
Total Government Control
B
Minimal Government Control
20) Where on a scale from least to most does each economy type fall? Free-market Economy
A
Total Government Control
B
Minimal Government Control
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