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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
The process of adding amendments is very complex
B
National laws limit the number of amendments
C
The courts strike down many amendments
D
Changes in society are too small to require amendments
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
State judicial branch
B
State executive branch
C
Federal executive branch
D
Federal legislative branch
4) In which court case did the United States Supreme Court established the power of judicial review?
A
Dred Scott v. Sanford
B
Plessy v Ferguson
C
Brown v. Board of Education
D
Marbury v. Madison
5) The principle of federalism gives governmental power to-
A
a powerful state government
B
a strong confederate government
C
the national and state governments
D
the county and local governments
6) The power 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
7) In a criminal case, a jury determines-
A
how much money one person needs to pay another person
B
whether a person's plea deal can be accepted
C
the best way to settle a disagreement between two people
D
whether someone is guilty of breaking the law
8) How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?
A
To encourage citizens to vote
B
To give the government veto powers
C
To help carry out expressed powers
D
To force the executive branch to sign new legislation
9) Which is an example of a proprietorship?
A
Juan and Phillip own a bookstore. They are both responsible for the bookstore's debts.
B
Edward owns a restaurant. He is responsible for all of the restaurant's debts.
C
Janet and Miriam own a flower shop. They share equally in the shop's profits.
D
Roberta owns stock in a steel company. She receives a portion of the company's profits.
10) Which action represents a way the federal government can promote business competition?
A
Prohibiting monopolies
B
Punishing polluters
C
Regulating investors
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
Federal District Court
B
Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations 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
Jamika is arrested following suspicion that she robbed the 7-11 last week
B
Jody sues Franklin for chopping down her favorite cherry tree.
15) Which of the following represents a CIVIL case?
A
Louis is suing her neighbor because of the damage their dog has done to her yard.
B
Hamilton Somerville is found dead by poisoning
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 rights and responsibilities
B
Consumer preferences and available resources
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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