CIVICS VA SOL

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Which statement best expresses the principle of "consent of the governed"? Options: The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives, We the People of the United States... establish this Constitution, No Person except a natural born Citizen... shall be eligible to the Office of President

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We the People of the United States... establish this Constitution

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Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution of the United States in more than 200 years?

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The process of adding amendments is very complex.

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This phrase best refers to the —

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weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation

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A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by —

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serving on a jury

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Why is community service important in a democratic nation?

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It addresses local needs and serves the public good.

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Which phrase completes this diagram? Options: state population, the number of political districts, voter registration, the number of state senators

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state population

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This action is one way the president can influence —

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national policies

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Which branch of government has the power to declare Virginia laws unconstitutional?

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State judicial branch

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Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?

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Power to influence legislation

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In which court case did the United States Supreme Court establish the power of judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison