Civics & Economics – Grade 8 – Practice SOL

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Civics and EconomicsPractice SOL

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Where in the U.S. Constitution will you find a definition for citizenship?

Preamble

Directions: Read the question below, then select the best answer choice.

Article I

1st Amendment

10th Amendment

Question 1 of 308.1.5 (CE.3a)

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14th Amendment

Which of the following are principles of democratic government?

democracy

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checks and balances

representative

government

separation of powers

Question 2 of 308.1.3 (CE.2a)

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rule of law limited government

Which historic document most influenced the Bill of Rights?

Declaration of Independence

Directions: Read the question below, then select the best answer choice.

Articles of Confederation

Virginia Declaration of Rights

The Magna Carta

Question 3 of 308.2.6 (CE.2b)

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Mayflower Compact

AmendmentsArticle IIIArticle IIArticle IPreamble

Correctly label the parts of the structure of the U.S. Constitution that are described below:

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Question 4 of 308.2.2 (CE.2b)

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Structure and powers of the Legislative Branch

Statement of what the government will do

Structure and powers of the Judicial Branch

Structure and Powers of the Executive Branch

The Structure of the U.S. Constitution

Additions made over time

AmendmentsArticle IIIArticle IIArticle IPreamble

AmendmentsArticle IIIArticle IIArticle IPreamble

AmendmentsArticle IIIArticle IIArticle IPreamble

AmendmentsArticle IIIArticle IIArticle IPreambleAmendments

Preamble

Article III

Article II

Article I

Which of the following are duties of U.S. citizenship?

voting

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paying taxes campaigning

holding elected office

Question 5 of 308.1.9 (CE.3c)

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jury dutyserving in

the military, if called

Which of the following are public goods and services?

Wal-Mart

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Post Office Interstate Highway

Starbucks

Question 6 of 308.7.15 (CE.13b)

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Princess Anne Middle

SchoolFirst Landing State Park

Disney World Military Hospital

Space Shuttle Ambulance Police

Traffic lights Gasoline Health inspectors Hotel Television Bridge

Which of the following are expressed powers?

declare war

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coin money manage education

conduct elections

Question 7 of 308.3.4 (CE.6a)

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raise an army and

navy

establish a system of

courts

Which of the following are powers of either the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, or both?

impeach the President/VP

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override a veto

impeach federal judges

veto

Question 8 of 308.3.4 (CE.6a)

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appoint federal judges

approve Presidential nominees

Which six amendments to the U.S. Constitution expanded voting rights?

1st Amendment

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2nd Amendment

3rd Amendment

7th Amendment

Question 9 of 308.2.13 (CE.3b)

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8th Amendment

9th Amendment

4th Amendment

5th Amendment

6th Amendment

10th Amendment

11th Amendment

12th Amendment

13th Amendment

14th Amendment

15th Amendment

19th Amendment

20th Amendment

21st Amendment

16th Amendment

17th Amendment

18th Amendment

22nd Amendment

23rd Amendment

24th Amendment

25th Amendment

26th Amendment

27th Amendment

Which of the following are checks by the legislative branch on the executive branch?

appointing federal judges

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vetoing bills overriding a veto

judicial review

Question 10 of 308.3.7 (CE.6b)

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confirming presidential appointment

s

impeaching federal judges

Bill HR-105 – Currently held up in a filibuster.

Directions: Click on the graph to indicate where each of the bills described below are in the legislative process.

Question 11 of 308.3.5 (CE.6c)

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Graph

Bill HR-105

Bill S-45

Bill HR-119

The President signs or vetoes

If passed, the bill is sent to the SenateHouse of Representatives debates and

votesThe appropriate committee considers the billCongressman introduces the

bill A bill is proposed

The Senate debates and votes on the bill

If vetoed, Congress may overturn with a 2/3 majority

Bill S-45 – Made into law.

Bill HR-119 – Currently being considered by the House Armed Services Committee.

Which of the following are powers of the executive branch?

makes laws

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appoints federal judges

impeaches the

President/VP

declares war

Question 12 of 308.4.2 (CE.6d)

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judicial review

vetoes bills from

Congress

Which of the following are the qualifications to hold Presidential office?

at least 25 years old

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natural born citizen

Naturalized citizen

at least 35 years old

Question 13 of 308.4.1 (CE.6a)

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have lived in the U.S. for at least 14

years

Have lived in the U.S. for at least 7

years

Which of the following are duties performed by the President as Chief Legislator?

negotiate treaties

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give the State of the

Union Address

sign bills into law

veto bills

Question 14 of 308.4.2, 8.4.3 (CE.6a, CE.6d)

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award medals

give speeches

Reserved PowersEnumerated / Expressed PowersConcurrent Powers

Correctly label the diagram shown below:

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Question 15 of 308.2.8, 8.2.9, 8.3.8 (CE.6a, CE.7a,

Ce.7b)

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Establish a system of courts

Levy taxes

Make laws

Declare war

Raise an army and navy

Regulate interstate commerce

Manage education

Marriage laws

Regulate businesses and

licenses

Reserved Powers Reserved PowersEnumerated / Expressed PowersConcurrent Powers Reserved PowersEnumerated /

Expressed PowersConcurrent PowersEnumerated / Expressed PowersConcurrent Powers

In which Presidential role would Barack Obama help raise money for fellow Democrats?

Chief Diplomat

Directions: Read the question below, then select the best answer choice.

Commander in Chief

Chief Legislator

Party Chief

Question 16 of 308.4.3 (CE.6d)

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Chief Citizen

Chief of State

Chief Executive

Scenario A – Jason wondered why his dog, Buster, never wanted the food he gave to him, so he spent the next two days keeping a close watch on his dog. After seeing the dog dig a hole to get into his neighbor’s yard, Jason began to suspect that his neighbor may be feeding his dog.

Directions: Click on the graph to indicate which stage of the decision-making process each of the scenarios below describes.

Question 17 of 308.1.12 (CE.4g)

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Graph

Scenario A

Scenario B

Scenario C

Come up with a plan to solve the problem

Take a position on the issue

Research and analyze the information

Ask good questions

Scenario B – When Tanya discovers a dent in her car door, she asks herself if it had been there before she went into the grocery store, then asks the manager of the store to review the surveillance camera recordings to find out how it might have been damaged.

Scenario C – Carla presents a proposal to the City Council for funding the budget without raising taxes.

A Congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives serves a term of ____ years, and a Senator serves a term of _____ years.

2… 4

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2… 6

4… 6

4… 4

Question 18 of 308.3.2 (CE.6a)

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6… 2

Which of the following are characteristics of a Virginia Circuit Court?

original jurisdiction for serious crimes

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hears cases involving

misdemeanors for the first time.

judge, no jury appellate jurisdiction only

Question 19 of 308.8.11 (CE.10a)

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judge and a jury appellate court for less serious crimes

General District CourtCircuit CourtCourt of AppealsSupreme Court

Correctly label the diagram shown below:

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Question 20 of 308.8.11 CE.10a

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7 Justices, no jury, limited original and appellate jurisdiction

judges, no jury, appellate jurisdiction only

judge and jury, original and appellate jurisdiction

judge, no jury, original jurisdiction onlyGeneral District Court

General District CourtCircuit CourtCourt of AppealsSupreme Court

General District CourtCircuit CourtCourt of AppealsSupreme Court

General District CourtCircuit CourtCourt of AppealsSupreme CourtCircuit Court

Court of Appeals

Supreme Court

The Virginia Court System

Which two amendments to the U.S. Constitution provide due process protection?

1st Amendment

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2nd Amendment

3rd Amendment

7th Amendment

Question 21 of 308.5.16 (CE.10d)

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8th Amendment

9th Amendment

4th Amendment

5th Amendment

6th Amendment

10th Amendment

11th Amendment

12th Amendment

13th Amendment

14th Amendment

15th Amendment

19th Amendment

20th Amendment

21st Amendment

16th Amendment

17th Amendment

18th Amendment

22nd Amendment

23rd Amendment

24th Amendment

25th Amendment

26th Amendment

27th Amendment

Which of the following is needed to win the Presidential election?

A majority of popular votes

Directions: Read the question below, then select the best answer choice.

A majority of electoral votes

At least 270 electoral votes

2/3 majority vote by Congress

Question 22 of 308.6.7 (CE.5f)

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Which of the following determines the number of a state’s electoral votes?

Population

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The number of Representatives

The number of Representatives and

Senators

The number of Congressional

districts

Question 23 of 308.6.7 (CE.5f)

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Which of the following are the four factors of production found in an economic system?

natural

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scarcity

capitalsupply

Question 24 of 308.7.2 (CE.11a)

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human

entrepreneurship

money paymentsincometaxeshuman resources (labor)goods and servicespublic goods and

services

money paymentsincometaxeshuman resources (labor)goods and servicespublic goods and

servicesmoney paymentsincometaxeshuman resources (labor)goods and servicespublic goods and

services

money paymentsincometaxeshuman resources (labor)goods and servicespublic goods and

services

money paymentsincometaxeshuman resources (labor)goods and servicespublic goods and

services

Demonstrate how the circular flow of the U.S. Economy works by correctly labeling each box.

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Question 25 of 308.7.7 (CE.12b)

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Individual Households

GovernmentBusinesses

money paymentsincometaxeshuman resources (labor)goods and servicespublic goods and

services

goods and services

money payments

Human resources (labor)

income

public goods and servicestaxes

Which of the following is a role of media in political campaigns?

helping candidates win elections

Directions: Read the question below, then select the best answer choice.

recruiting and nominating candidates

writing editorials

registering voters

Question 26 of 308.6.5 (CE.5a)

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lobbying government officials

Which of the following are some personal traits of good citizens?

uncivil

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trustworthy honest

pushy

Question 27 of 308.1.10 (CE.4)

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respectful responsible

ignorantcompassionate lazy

courteousdishonest brave

patriotic ill-mannered self-reliant insultingrude caring

Which of the following are characteristics of the United States economy?

mixed market

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private property competition

lack of consumer

choice

Question 28 of 308.7.6 (CE.11c)

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centrally-planned

consumer sovereignty

Which of the following is NOT a reason why nations trade?

To obtain goods and services they cannot produce efficiently

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To buy goods/services at a lower cost

To sell goods and services to other countries

To create jobs

Question 29 of 308.7.10, 8.7.11 (CE.11a, CE.12d)

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To show supply and demand

Which of the following determine the price of a good or service?

incentives

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supply interest

The Federal Reserve

Bank

Question 30 of 308.7.6 (CE.11c)

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demand opportunity cost