2014 SOL Civics Released Test

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Which statement best expresses the principle of "consent of the governed"?

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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- serving in the military, paying an income tax, serving on a jury, obeying the state law

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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 established the power of judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison