Civics Practice SOL

Front

In which court is the decision of the court always final?

Back

United States Supreme Court

Front

Which responsibility completes this table? Options: Licenses new cars, Imposes traffic fines, Conducts foreign policy, Establishes public schools

Back

Conducts foreign policy

Front

What is the title of Ms. Slaboda’s job?

Back

Lobbyist

Front

Which basic principle of the Constitution of the United States prevents any one branch from gaining too much power?

Back

Checks and balances

Front

The Virginia legislature is called the —

Back

General Assembly

Front

This quote from the Gettysburg Address best defines which principle of American constitutional government?
. . . and that government of the
people, by the people, for the
people, shall not perish from the
earth. — Abraham Lincoln

Back

Democratic government

Front

In a criminal procedure, which of these is required for an arrest? Sentencing, Arraignment, Guilty verdict, Probable cause

Back

Probable cause

Front

Issuing search warrants, arrest warrants, and subpoenas is the responsibility of —

Back

magistrates

Front

Which of the following completes this diagram? Referendum, Veto, Judicial opinion, Floor debate

Back

Floor debate

Front

Which document was written with the stated purpose of forming a more perfect union? Options: Constitution of the United States, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Virginia Declaration of Rights

Back

Constitution of the United States