Civics & Economics – Grade 8 – Practice 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
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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