CIVICS & ECONOMICS

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 1VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNINGSpring 2012 Released TestCIVICS &ECONOMICSForm H0112, CORE 1Property of the Virginia Department of EducationCopyright 2012 by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, Virginia23218-2120. All rights reserved. Except as permitted by law, this material may not be reproduced or used in any form orby any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage or retrievalsystem, without written permission from the copyright owner. Commonwealth of Virginia public school educators mayreproduce any portion of these released tests for non-commercial educational purposes without requesting permission.All others should direct their written requests to the Virginia Department of Education, Division of Student Assessmentand School Improvement, at the above address or by e-mail to Student Assessment@doe.virginia.gov.

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 2Civics & EconomicsDirectionsRead each question and choose the best answer. Then fill in the circle on your answerdocument for the answer you have chosen.SampleWhich action will the government take when it needs more money?ABCDHold electionsLower pricesIncrease taxesHire workers2

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 31Why were the charters of the Virginia Company of London important?ABCD2TheyTheyTheyTheycreated a federal court system.established a national banking system.guaranteed the colonists’ rights as Englishmen.stated the colonists’ grievances against the English king.In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, othercitizens must —FGHJevaluate judgesvote in electionspay poll taxesserve on juries3

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 43kYorwNeVirginiaNew HampshireSouth CarolinaMarylandMassachusettsConnecticutGeorgiaNew JerseyPennsylvaniaDelawareTheConstitutionof the United StatesNorth CarolinaRhode IslandWhich goal of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States isillustrated by this cartoon?ABCD4Provide defenseEnsure domestic peaceEstablish justiceForm a unionWhich is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?FGHJMajority vote by the Electoral CollegeUnanimous vote by both houses of CongressRatification by legislatures or conventions in the statesRecommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states4

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 55Which drawing shows a freedom guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?You have theright to remainsilent.You can helpsave the forestanimals.ACPETITIONI knowfor whomI amvoting.I want alawyer.BDVOTE5

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 66Daily JournalDaily JournalFederal JudgeImpeachedMayor Convictedof BriberyThese headlines best illustrate the concept of —FdemocracyGHJconsent of the governedrule of lawpopular sovereignty7Aiko and Ian know that some children at their school lack schoolsupplies. With the support of their principal, parents, and teachers,they organize a district-wide school supply drive.By starting this school supply drive, Aiko and Ian are —ABCDengaging in community servicedemonstrating a civic dutyfulfilling their duties as studentsengaging in patriotic acts6

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 78TIMESPresident Calls aSpecial Sessionof Congressto Pass New BudgetThe principle of United States government that is best illustrated in thisheadline is —FGHJpopular sovereigntyrepresentative democracyconcurrent and reserved powerschecks and balances7

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 89The Daily NewsSenate ApprovesPresidential AppointmentThis headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?ABCDState executiveState legislativeFederal legislativeFederal judicial8

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 910State of the Union AddressMembers of Congress,we need to reform thecurrent postalsystem.In this situation, the President is acting as the atorexecutiveAccording to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specificallydelegated are reserved to the people or —ABCDlocal governmentsthe courtspolitical partiesthe states9

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 1012Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?FGHJCityStateCountyFederal13I am pleasedto announce that I will berunning for Mayor in theupcoming election.One way for Mrs. Jones to gain this office is to be elected by —ABCDmembers of the Governor’s cabinetlegislative representatives of the countymembers of the General Assemblyregistered voters of the city10

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 1114Commonwealth ofVirginia1st FloorGeneral District Court2nd FloorCircuit Court3rd FloorCourt of Appeals4th FloorVirginia Supreme CourtWhich floor would a teenager go to for misdemeanor charges?FGHJ151st2nd3rd4thWhich action by the Governor of Virginia is an example of maintainingpublic safety?ABCDDelivering a speech to the General Assembly of VirginiaSending Virginia’s National Guard to help after a disasterWorking on Virginia’s budget with the Secretary of FinanceAttending a meeting on the Virginia economy11

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 1216NEWSState Supreme CourtRules Against CityRestrictions on publicmeetings said to beunconstitutionalWhich legal process does this headline describe?FGHJ17Legislative proceedingCivil trialJudicial reviewCriminal prosecutionPolitical parties distribute literature about their candidates in order to —ABCDrecruit individuals to run for officeeducate the electorate about campaign issueshelp new residents register to voteassist people in getting to their polling places12

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 1318In order to win an election, a major party is most likely to —FGHJappeal to the political centerpropose cuts to popular programsdivide campaign funds between candidates equallyorganize leaders of special interest groups19This campaign poster is most likely trying to —ABCDintroduce a concern about the Presidentpersuade voters to reelect the candidateemphasize certain issues about the Presidentidentify a fact relating to the candidate13

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page dvoted on by both housesworked on in committeesWhat is the correct sequence for the law-making process in theGeneral Assembly?FGHJ1,2,1,2,3,4,4,1,4,1,3,4,232314

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 1521Which person has the best chance of influencing local legislation?AEnd theNationalIncome TaxCBetterAfterSchoolProgramsRaise AgeRequirementsforVotersEndForeign TradeTaxesBD15

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 1622State Criminal CourtNotice of ArraignmentDefendant: Cyrus PhillippeAttorney: Hilda OskrayDate: September 18Time: 9:00 A.M.Which action is most likely to occur at this event?FGHJEntering of a pleaFiling of an appealReading of a verdictSelection of a jury16

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 1723Vote forCongressmanSmith, a manfighting foryour rights.This cartoon illustrates how government officials use the media to —ABCD24communicate with other countriesapprove federal legislationinfluence political lobbyistscommunicate with the publicLocal governments preparing a response for an international health crisiswould most likely —FGHJend visits by international travellersdevelop a public safety plan for the cityshut down international airline flightsask the military to police the city17

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 182518–29-Year-Old Citizen Voter Turnoutby Education Level, Presidential Years90%Percentage of Registered VotersWho 81992199620002004Year18–29 Non-college citizen18–29 College citizenBased on this graph, which statement is most accurate?ABCDThe number of college- and non-college-educated voters increased between1972 and 2004.The percentage of voter turnout remained the same for both groups between1972 and 2004.The number of registered voters in both groups declined each year in all elections.The college-educated voters were more likely to vote than were non-collegeeducated voters.18

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 1926Dear Representative Shelby,I represent the Verne County HistoricPreservation Society. Please considervoting in favor of Proposition 118 whichwill ensure the protection of historicsites in Verne County.Sincerely,Ellis FrankwellThis letter is an example of g19

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 2027ActFigurieonsWhich economic factor has most likely determined the price in this picture?ABCDCapitalScarcityDemandConsumption20

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 2128Increasing Degree ofFree MarketEconomyMixedEconomy?CommandEconomyWhich phrase best completes the title of this diagram?FGHJGovernment RegulationIndustrial ProductivityBusiness ProfitConsumer Choice29An economy in which communities use simpletools and methods to harvest and hunt forfood often results in little economic growth.Which type of economy is being defined?ABCDCommandFree marketMixedTraditional21

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 2230Advances in technology have increased the number of people needed to —FGHJdevelop computer softwareteach children in schoolswork on assembly linesserve in the military31Clerk NeededNo experience necessaryHours Mon–Fri from 4 P.M.–7 P.M.During the school year, which student would be the best match for this job?ABCDLisa goes to school every day and is often late.Juanita has good attendance and good work skills.Mike studies hard and plays in all afterschool programs.Shawn will graduate early and attend an out-of-state college.22

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 2332What is the first step in career ob search33Level of EducationAverage SalaryDoctoral Degree 89,400Master’s Degree 62,300Bachelor’s Degree 52,200Associate’s Degree 38,200Some College 36,800High School Graduate 30,400Some High School 23,400This table supports the conclusion that a salary —ABCDdoubles once a college level is attainedstays the same for the high school levelsgrows at the same rate for each level of educationincreases as the level of education increases23

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 2434IT’S AGOOD THINGI INCREASEDMYSUPPLY!WOW,THIS GAME ISBECOMINGPOPULAR!New VideoGameNext WeekWhich economic concept is illustrated in these drawings?FGHJ35Consumer sovereigntyProfit marginOpportunity costCentral planningWhat term describes a company that is authorized to operate as alegal rtnership24

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 2536A plastics company cuts costs and gains controlof the plastics market in the United States.The federal government would investigate this company’s practices inorder to —Fpreserve competitionGHJconserve resourcesprotect workers’ rightssafeguard international trade37ConsumerDepositsBanks andSavings andLoansWhich incentive best completes this diagram?ABCDDividend paymentsInterest paymentsBonusesSalaries25ConsumerSavingsand?

VA544736 CE H0112 RB VA544736 CE H0112 RB 3/1/13 2:45 PM Page 2638United States Government Revenuesand Expenses (1929–1940)109Dollars (in 19371939YearThis graph shows that from 1931 to 1939, the —Fgovernment received more money than was spentGHJamount of money spent decreased every yeargovernment spent more money than it receivedamount of money collected increased every year26