1. SOL Review Questions
Civics & Economics #

2. CE.5c – Mass Media in Elections
57. During elections, the mass media identifies __________ and emphasizes selected ________________ plus broadcasts different ________________.
Answer #1 – candidates;
Answer #2 – issues;
Answer #3 – points of view

3. CE.5c – Mass Media in Elections
58. During elections, the mass media writes ________, creates political __________, and publishes _________ in order to inform the public about elections.
Answer #1 – editorials;
Answer #2 – cartoons;
Answer #3 – opinions/editorial pieces

4. CE.5f – The Electoral College Process
The electors from each state are chosen during the –
Answer – popular vote

5. CE.5f – The Electoral College Process
Who chooses the President and Vice-President?
Answer – The Electoral College

6. CE.5f – The Electoral College Process
A candidate who wins the majority of the popular vote receives ______________ of the states’ Electoral College votes.
Answer – all

7. CE.5f – The Electoral College Process
The larger a state’s population the more congressional representatives it will have which then determines the number of _________________ votes for the state.
Answer – Electoral College

8. CE.5f – The Electoral College Process
Candidates target _______ states during campaigning, but must pay attention to _______ during tight elections.
Answer #1 – large
Answer #2 – small

9. CE.5f – The Electoral College Process
The requirements for a majority vote favors a _____________ party system.
Answer – two

10. CE.5f – The Electoral College Process
65. A candidate needs ________________ votes out of 538 in order to be elected President.
Answer – 270

11. CE.6a – Federalism
In a federal form of government power is shared between the national government and the states, but the national government is ____________________.
Answer – supreme

12. CE.6a – Federalism
67. Powers not given to the national government are ____________ powers for the states.
Answer – reserved

13. CE.6a – Federalism
68. Ex Post Facto Laws and taxes on imports are ______________ powers of both the national and state governments.
Answer – denied

14. Local governments derive their power from the –
CE.6a – Federalism
Local governments derive their power from the –
Answer – states

15. CE.6a – Federalism
70. Conducting foreign policy and regulating commerce are jobs of the ___________ government.
Answer – national

16. CE.6a – Federalism
71. Promoting public health, safety, and welfare are jobs of the ______________ government.
Answer – state

17. SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government
72. Prepares the budget –
Answer – Executive

18. SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government
73. Approves the budget –
Answer – Legislative

19. SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government
74. Appoints government officials –
Answer – Executive

20. SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government
75. Approves appointments –
Answer – Legislative

21. SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government
76. Administers the bureaucracy –
Answer – Executive

22. SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government
77. Grants pardons –
Answer – Executive

23. SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government
What amendment gives powers to state governments?
Answer – 10th Amendment

24. SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government
79. Enforces and carries out the law –
Answer – Executive

25. SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government
80. Makes laws and ordinances –
Answer – Legislative

26. SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government
81. Interprets laws and tries cases –
Answer – Judicial

27. SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances
82. _____________ of power helps prevent any one branch from abusing its power.
Answer – Separation

28. SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances
83. A system of ______________________ limits the powers of the other branches.
Answer – checks and balances

29. SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances
84. Congress is the _____________ branch.
Answer – legislative

30. SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances
85. The President is the head of the _________________ branch.
Answer – executive

31. SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances
86. The Supreme Court is the head of the ________________________ branch.
Answer – judicial

32. SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances
87. Who can veto acts of Congress?
Answer – Executive Branch

33. SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances
88. Who can override the President’s veto?
Answer – Legislative Branch

34. SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances
89. Who appoints federal judges?
Answer – Executive Branch

35. SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances
90. Who approves of the federal judges?
Answer – Legislative Branch

36. SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances
91. Who has the power to impeach the President and federal judges?
Answer – Legislative Branch

37. SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances
92. Who can call special sessions of Congress?
Answer – Executive Branch

38. SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances
93. Who can declare laws and executive acts unconstitutional?
Answer – Judicial Branch

39. CE.6d – Amending the Constitution
94. What document defines the process of amending the Constitution?
Answer – The Constitution

40. CE.6d – Amending the Constitution
95. An amendment first must be proposed by Congress or convention then ratified (approved) by the _________________.
Answer – states

41. CE.6d – Amending the Constitution
96. The amendment process is considered complex and only ______ amendments have been added to the Constitution.
Answer – 27

42. CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature
97. Bicameral means having _____ houses.
Answer – two

43. CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature
98. Senate and House of Representatives are the two houses of –
Answer – the United States Congress

44. CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature
99. Senate and House of Delegates are the two houses of -
Answer – the Virginia General Assembly

45. CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature
100. Specific powers of the national government that are written in the Constitution -
Answer – Expressed powers

46. CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature
101. _______ powers are given to Congress though they are not specifically listed, but they are given through the “necessary and proper” clause of the Constitution.
Answer – Implied

47. CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature
102. Committees work on bills then bills are debated on the floor on the legislature before both houses ________ on the bill.
Answer – vote

48. CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature
103. Before a bill becomes a law it must be ________ by the President or Governor.
Answer – signed

49. CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature
104. Elected officials write laws in response to ______________________________.
Answer – problems or issues

50. CE.7b - Executive Branch
105. Powers of the President are listed in the Constitution of _________________.
Answer – United States

51. CE.7b - Executive Branch
106. Powers of the Governor are listed in the Constitution of _________________.
Answer – Virginia

52. Answer – help the executive
CE.7b - Executive Branch
107. Cabinet departments, agencies, and regulatory agencies _______________ carry out the laws.
Answer – help the executive

53. Answer – legislation (laws)
CE.7b - Executive Branch
108. The President uses the State of the Union Address to propose ___________.
Answer – legislation (laws)

54. Answer – policymaking (lawmaking)
CE.7b - Executive Branch
109. Appealing directly to the people, approving or vetoing legislation, and appointing officials are ways the executive branch attempts to influence ________________________________.
Answer – policymaking (lawmaking)

55. CE.7c – The Role of the Media in Setting the Public Agenda
110. The government uses the media to communicate with the ______________.
Answer – public

56. CE.7c – The Role of the Media in Setting the Public Agenda
111. Who does the media hold accountable?
Answer – government officials

57. CE.7d – Influence Public Policy
112. Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill –
Answer – lobbying

58. CE.7d – Influence Public Policy
113. Voting, campaigning, lobbying, demonstrating, writing letters, and joining interest groups are all ways __________ can influence public policy.
Answer – individuals

59. CE.7d – Influence Public Policy
114. Identifying issues, making political contributions ($$$), and lobbying government officials are all ways __________ can influence public policy.
Answer – interest groups

60. Answer – Judicial Review
CE.8b – Judicial Review
115. The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and acts unconstitutional –
Answer – Judicial Review

61. 116. What court case established judicial review?
CE.8b – Judicial Review
116. What court case established judicial review?
Answer – Marbury v. Madison

62. 117. What is the supreme law of the land?
CE.8b – Judicial Review
117. What is the supreme law of the land?
Answer – The United States Constitution

63. 118. State laws must conform to what two documents?
CE.8b – Judicial Review
118. State laws must conform to what two documents?
Answer – Virginia Constitution and United States Constitution