1. SOL Review Questions
Civics & Economics #

2. CE.5a – Functions of Political Parties
119. Political parties recruit and nominate –
Answer – candidates

3. CE.5a – Functions of Political Parties
120. Political parties educate the people (or the _______) about campaign issues.
Answer – electorate

4. CE.5a – Functions of Political Parties
121. Political parties help candidates win –
Answer – elections

5. CE.5a – Functions of Political Parties
122. Political parties ____________ the actions of office holders.
Answer – monitor

6. CE.5b – Similarities between political parties
123. The American political process is characterized by a _____ party system.
Answer – two

7. CE.5b – Similarities between political parties
124. Both parties organize to ____ elections.
Answer – win

8. CE.5b – Similarities between political parties
125. Both parties attempt to ____________ public policies or lawmaking.
Answer – influence

9. CE.5b – Similarities between political parties
126. Both parties reflect liberal and conservative views, but still attempt to appeal to the ______________ in order to get the support of the majority.
Answer – political center

10. CE.5b – Similarities between political parties
127. The differences between parties can be found in the party’s ________________ and _______________.
Answer #1 – platform
Answer #2 – campaigning

11. CE.5b – Similarities between political parties
128. Although _________ parties rarely win they play an important role in the political process.
Answer – third

12. CE.5b – Similarities between political parties
129. Third parties often press for new ____________ or _____________.
Answer #1 – ideas
Answer #2 - issues

13. CE.5b – Similarities between political parties
130. Third parties often revolve around a political ________ like Teddy Roosevelt.
Answer - personality

14. CE.5c – Evaluating Campaign Information
131. When looking at campaign information it is important to separate ________ from ____________.
Answer #1 – fact
Answer #2 – opinion

15. CE.5c – Evaluating Campaign Information
132. When a newspaper is reporting only one side of the story they are showing ____________.
Answer – bias

16. CE.5c – Evaluating Campaign Information
133. Campaign ads and fliers are not the best _____________ of information on candidates.
Answer – source

17. CE.5c – Evaluating Campaign Information
134. Presenting misleading information to sway the opinions of voters is called _____________________________.
Answer – propaganda

18. CE.5d – Rising Campaign Costs and Campaign Finance Reform
135. Running for political office is expensive and requires candidates to conduct extensive _______________ activities.
Answer – fundraising

19. CE.5d – Rising Campaign Costs and Campaign Finance Reform
136. Due to the cost of running for office, it gives the ___________ an advantage and ______________ opportunities for others to run for office.
Answer #1 – wealthy
Answer #2 – limits

20. CE.5d – Rising Campaign Costs and Campaign Finance Reform
137. The high cost of getting elected has led to the development of ______________ and other special interest groups who raise money for candidates in order to gain _____________.
Answer #1 – PAC’s (Political Action Committees)
Answer #2 – influence

21. CE.5d – Rising Campaign Costs and Campaign Finance Reform
138. Rising campaign cost have led to efforts to __________ campaign finance laws and ______ the amount individuals may contribute to political candidates and campaigns.
Answer #1 – reform
Answer #2 – limit

22. CE.5e – Voter Registration and Participation
139. Citizens must _______________ before they can vote and they must do this _______ days before the election.
Answer #1 – register
Answer #2 – 29

23. CE.5e – Voter Registration and Participation
140. In order to register in Virginia, you must be citizen of the ___________________, resident of _______ and the precinct, and ___ years of age by the day of the election.
Answer #1 – United States
Answer #2 – Virginia
Answer #3 – 18

24. CE.5e – Voter Registration and Participation
141. The registrar’s office, the DMV, by mail, and other designated sites are all places you can ___________________ to vote.
Answer – register

25. CE.5e – Voter Registration and Participation
142. The number of citizens who vote is often related to how important the election issues are to citizens along with these 3 factors:
Answer – age, education, and income

26. CE.5e – Voter Registration and Participation
143. The top two reasons people fail to vote are lack of __________________ and failure to ___________________.
Answer #1 – interest (apathy)
Answer #2 – register

27. CE.5e – Voter Registration and Participation
144. More people vote during ___________ elections than state and local elections.
Answer – Presidential

28. CE.5e – Voter Registration and Participation
145. Every _______________ is important.
Answer – Vote

29. 146. The power of the Virginia courts comes from –
CE.8a – The Court System
146. The power of the Virginia courts comes from –
Answer – the Virginia Constitution and state laws

30. 147. Only Virginia court with a judge and jury –
CE.8a – The Court System
147. Only Virginia court with a judge and jury –
Answer – Circuit Court

31. 148. What court hears cases involving minors and family matters?
CE.8a – The Court System
148. What court hears cases involving minors and family matters?
Answer – Juvenile & Domestic Relations

32. Answer – General District Court
CE.8a – The Court System
149. What court hears misdemeanors and cases involving small dollar amounts?
Answer – General District Court

33. CE.8a – The Court System
150. What court hears felonies and cases involving large dollar amounts?
Answer – Circuit Court

34. 151. What court hears appeals from Circuit Court?
CE.8a – The Court System
151. What court hears appeals from Circuit Court?
Answer – Virginia Court of Appeals

35. 152. What is the final court of appeal in Virginia?
CE.8a – The Court System
152. What is the final court of appeal in Virginia?
Answer – Virginia Supreme Court

36. CE.8a – The Court System
153. Who issues search warrants, subpoenas, arrest warrants, summons, and sets bail?
Answer – Magistrates

37. 154. Where do most federal court cases start at?
CE.8a – The Court System
154. Where do most federal court cases start at?
Answer – U.S. District Court

38. 155. What is the only federal court with a jury?
CE.8a – The Court System
155. What is the only federal court with a jury?
Answer – U.S. District Court

39. 156. What court normally hears appeals from U.S. District Court?
CE.8a – The Court System
156. What court normally hears appeals from U.S. District Court?
Answer – U.S. Court of Appeals

40. 157. What court is the highest court in the United States?
CE.8a – The Court System
157. What court is the highest court in the United States?
Answer – U.S. Supreme Court

41. CE.8c – Civil and Criminal Law
158. What are the two types of court cases?
Answer – Civil and Criminal

42. CE.8c – Civil and Criminal Law
159. A criminal case determines if someone has broken ______________________.
Answer – the law

43. CE.8c – Civil and Criminal Law
160. A civil case settles a ______________ between two parties usually over money.
Answer – disagreements

44. CE.8c – Civil and Criminal Law
161. If the police have probable cause then they can ________ a person accused of a crime.
Answer – arrest

45. CE.8c – Civil and Criminal Law
162. The accused then can be put in jail or released on ______________________.
Answer – bail

46. CE.8c – Civil and Criminal Law
163. The accused enters a _____________ during the arraignment.
Answer – plea

47. CE.8c – Civil and Criminal Law
164. Following the arraignment a court date is set and a _________ is conducted.
Answer – trial

48. CE.8c – Civil and Criminal Law
165. At the end of the trial, the __________ is given by the judge or jury. If you are found guilty you can ____________.
Answer #1 – verdict
Answer #2 – appeal

49. CE.8c – Civil and Criminal Law
166. The plaintiff in a civil case is seeking to recover _________________ or receive _______________.
Answer #1 – damages
Answer #2 – compensation

50. CE.8c – Civil and Criminal Law
167. Judges have more latitude or options when handling ______________ cases.
Answer – juvenile

51. CE.8c – Civil and Criminal Law
168. Juveniles who commit serious crimes can be tried as ___________________.
Answer – adults

52. CE.10a – Basic types of Business Ownership
169. A person who takes a risk in order to make a profit –
Answer – entrepreneur

53. CE.10a – Basic types of Business Ownership
170. One owner who takes all risks and profits –
Answer – sole proprietorship

54. CE.10a – Basic types of Business Ownership
171. Two or more owners who share risks and profits –
Answer – partnership

55. CE.10a – Basic types of Business Ownership
172. A business who acts as a “legal person” regardless of the number of owners –
Answer – corporation

56. CE.10a – Basic types of Business Ownership
173. In a corporation profits are shared, but liability is –
Answer – limited

57. Answer #1 – negotiated contracts Answer #2 - law
CE.11e – Consumer Rights
174. The right to own private property is protected by ______________________ that are enforceable by the __________.
Answer #1 – negotiated contracts
Answer #2 - law

58. Answer – health and safety
CE.11e – Consumer Rights
175. Government agencies establish guidelines to protect public ______________________________.
Answer – health and safety

59. CE.11e – Consumer Rights
176. Consumers whose rights are violated can take _______________________.
Answer – legal action