1. SOL Review Questions
Civics & Economics
#1 - 56

2. CE.2a – Fundamental Political Principles
The government and those who govern are bound by the law –
Answer – Rule of Law

3. CE.2a – Fundamental Political Principles
Government is not all-powerful –
Answer – Limited Government

4. CE.2a – Fundamental Political Principles
Government may do only those things people have given it the power to do –
Answer – Limited Government

5. CE.2a – Fundamental Political Principles
Government where the people rule –
Answer – Democracy

6. CE.2a – Fundamental Political Principles
Government where people elect officials to make laws and govern for them –
Answer – Representative Government

7. CE.2a – Fundamental Political Principles
People are the source of any and all government power –
Answer – Consent of the Governed

8. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
Rights of Englishmen guaranteed to colonists –
Answer – Charters of the Virginia Company of London

9. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
Stated grievances against the King of Great Britain –
Answer – Declaration of Independence

10. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
Declared the colonies’ independence from Great Britain –
Answer – Declaration of Independence

11. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
Served as a model for the Bill of Rights –
Answer – Virginia Declaration of Rights

12. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
What part of the Bill of Rights: Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech?
Answer – 1st Amendment

13. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
First form of national government –
Answer – Articles of Confederation

14. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
Articles of Confederation maintained major powers resided with the –
Answer – states

15. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
Articles of Confederation had a _______ central government
Answer – weak

16. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
In Articles of Confederation the central government had ___________ tax or enforce laws.
Answer – no power

17. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
All people are created equal under the law –
Answer – Declaration of Independence

18. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
Affirmed “certain unalienable rights” –
Answer – Declaration of Independence

19. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
What are the unalienable rights?
Answer – “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”

20. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
First stated the idea of freedom of religion –
Answer – Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom

21. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
Document that established our current form of government –
Answer – U.S. Constitution

22. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
The Constitution guarantees equality with _________________ rule, but the rights of the ______________ protected.
Answer – majority; minority

23. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
Guarantees the worth and dignity of all people –
Answer – U.S. Constitution

24. CE.2b – Influence of Early Documents
The 1st Ten Amendments –
Answer – Bill of Rights

25. The Constitution begins with the Preamble. What are the first 3 words?
CE.2c – The Preamble
The Constitution begins with the Preamble. What are the first 3 words?
Answer – “We the People”

26. Answer – Defense, Justice, Union, and Peace (DJUP)
CE.2c – The Preamble
What are the four purposes /reasons for government listed in the Preamble?
Answer – Defense, Justice, Union, and Peace (DJUP)

27. What amendment defines citizenship? Answer – 14th Amendment
CE.3a – Citizenship
What amendment defines citizenship?
Answer – 14th Amendment

28. What are the two ways to obtain citizenship?
CE.3a – Citizenship
What are the two ways to obtain citizenship?
Answer – Birth and Naturalization

29. CE.3a – Citizenship
Naturalization requires a person to show knowledge of U.S. history plus the ability to speak and write ________________.
Answer - English

30. CE.3a – Citizenship
Immigration especially in the 20th century has led to an increasingly _____________ society.
Answer - diverse

31. CE.3b – First Amendment Freedoms
Few rights, if any, are considered ____________________.
Answer - absolute

32. CE.3b – First Amendment Freedoms
Individuals may gather peacefully –
Answer – Freedom of Assembly

33. CE.3b – First Amendment Freedoms
The right to gather and publish information including that which criticizes the government –
Answer – Freedom of the Press

34. CE.3b – First Amendment Freedoms
Individuals have the right to make their views know to public officials –
Answer – Freedom of Petition

35. CE.3b – First Amendment Freedoms
Individuals are free to express their opinions or beliefs –
Answer – Freedom of Speech

36. CE.3b – First Amendment Freedoms
Individuals have the freedom to worship as they choose without undue influence from the government –
Answer – Freedom of Religion

37. CE.3c & CE. 3d – Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as a witness in court –
Answer - Duty

38. CE.3c & CE. 3d – Duties and Responsibilities
Respect others’ views and rights –
Answer - Responsibility

39. CE.3c & CE. 3d – Duties and Responsibilities
Pay taxes –
Answer - Duty

40. CE.3c & CE. 3d – Duties and Responsibilities
Serve on a jury –
Answer - Duty

41. CE.3c & CE. 3d – Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in politics and hold elective offices –
Answer - Responsibility

42. CE.3c & CE. 3d – Duties and Responsibilities
Obey laws –
Answer - Duty

43. CE.3c & CE. 3d – Duties and Responsibilities
42. Serve in voluntary, appointed positions –
Answer - Responsibility

44. CE.3c & CE. 3d – Duties and Responsibilities
Serve in the armed forces if called –
Answer - Duty

45. CE.3c & CE. 3d – Duties and Responsibilities
Keep informed and communicate with the government –
Answer - Responsibility

46. CE.3c & CE. 3d – Duties and Responsibilities
Register and vote –
Answer - Responsibility

47. CE.3c & CE. 3d – Duties and Responsibilities
Citizens who choose not to fulfill these civic duties face __________________.
Answer – legal consequences

48. CE.3e – Participate in Community Service
Volunteering, tutoring, becoming involved, and expressing concern are all ways you can help your _____________.
Answer - community

49. CE.4a-e – Personal Traits of a Good Citizen
Obeying the speeding limit and other traffic signals shows –
Answer – Respect for the Law

50. CE.4a-e – Personal Traits of a Good Citizen
Helping an elderly person across the street shows –
Answer – Courtesy and respect for others

51. CE.4a-e – Personal Traits of a Good Citizen
Standing for the national anthem shows –
Answer – Patriotism

52. CE.4a-e – Personal Traits of a Good Citizen
Admitting you accidentally broke a window and mowing lawns to pay for it shows –
Answer – Responsibility, Accountability, and Self-Reliance

53. CE.4a-e – Personal Traits of a Good Citizen
Returning a wallet you found on the sidewalk shows –
Answer – Honesty and Trustworthiness

54. CE.8d – Due Process of Law
The constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws –
Answer – Due Process

55. CE.8d – Due Process of Law
Amendment: Prohibits the national government from acting in an unfair manner –
Answer – 5th Amendment

56. CE.8d – Due Process of Law
Amendment: Prohibits state and local governments from acting in an unfair manner –
Answer – 14th Amendment

57. The Supreme Court has extended the due process protection to –
CE.8d – Due Process of Law
The Supreme Court has extended the due process protection to –
Answer – Bill of Rights