Civics VA SOL Review - Full Course,
Civics VA SOL Review 2024-2025 (Units
1-3 and 6
Consent of the Governed - CORRRECT ANSWERS People are the source of any and
all governmental power
Rule of Law - CORRRECT ANSWERS Those who govern are bound by the law
Limited Government - CORRRECT ANSWERS The government *is not* all powerful
and may only do what the people have given it permission to do
Democracy - CORRRECT ANSWERS The people rule
Representative Government - CORRRECT ANSWERS People elect public
officeholders to make laws for them and *represent* them in the government
Constitution of the United States of America (Including the Bill of Rights) - CORRRECT
ANSWERS -Establishes the structure of the United States government
-Guarantees equality under the law with majority rule and the rights of the minority
protected
-Affirms individual worth and dignity of all people
-Protects the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
(SPRAP)
Citizen - CORRRECT ANSWERS an individual with certain rights and duties under a
government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government
Two ways to become a US Citizen - CORRRECT ANSWERS Birth
Naturalization
Freedom of Speech - CORRRECT ANSWERS The right to engage in oral, written, and
symbolic speech protected by the First Amendment.
Freedom of the Press - CORRRECT ANSWERS right to publish newspapers,
magazines, and other materials without government restriction
Freedom of Religion - CORRRECT ANSWERS people shall be free to have their
religion, and government may not establish a religion
, Freedom of Assembly - CORRRECT ANSWERS the right to gather with other people in
public *peacfully*.
Freedom of Petition - CORRRECT ANSWERS the right to present requests to the
government without punishment.
Duties - CORRRECT ANSWERS If you don't do them you will face *legal*
consequences
Responsibilities - CORRRECT ANSWERS You should do them for the betterment of
your community
4 Duties - CORRRECT ANSWERS -Obey laws
-Pay taxes
-Serve in the Armed Forces if called
-Serve on a jury or as a witness if called
7 Responsibilities - CORRRECT ANSWERS • Register and vote
• Hold elective office
• Influence government by communicating with government officials
• Serve in voluntary, appointed positions
• Participate in political campaigns
• Keep informed regarding current issues
• Respect others' rights to an equal voice in government
5 Traits of Good Citizens - CORRRECT ANSWERS • Trustworthiness and honesty
• Courtesy and respect for the rights of others
• Responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance
• Respect for the law
• Patriotism
Respect for the rights of others - CORRRECT ANSWERS The quality of
acknowledging the Constitutional rights of others
Accountability - CORRRECT ANSWERS The trait of being willing to take responsibility
for your actions
Self-Reliance - CORRRECT ANSWERS The quality of working hard to do things
yourself instead of begging others to do things for you
Respect for the Law - CORRRECT ANSWERS The quality of acknowledging and
following the law and those who enforce it
Patriotism - CORRRECT ANSWERS love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
Civics VA SOL Review 2024-2025 (Units
1-3 and 6
Consent of the Governed - CORRRECT ANSWERS People are the source of any and
all governmental power
Rule of Law - CORRRECT ANSWERS Those who govern are bound by the law
Limited Government - CORRRECT ANSWERS The government *is not* all powerful
and may only do what the people have given it permission to do
Democracy - CORRRECT ANSWERS The people rule
Representative Government - CORRRECT ANSWERS People elect public
officeholders to make laws for them and *represent* them in the government
Constitution of the United States of America (Including the Bill of Rights) - CORRRECT
ANSWERS -Establishes the structure of the United States government
-Guarantees equality under the law with majority rule and the rights of the minority
protected
-Affirms individual worth and dignity of all people
-Protects the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
(SPRAP)
Citizen - CORRRECT ANSWERS an individual with certain rights and duties under a
government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government
Two ways to become a US Citizen - CORRRECT ANSWERS Birth
Naturalization
Freedom of Speech - CORRRECT ANSWERS The right to engage in oral, written, and
symbolic speech protected by the First Amendment.
Freedom of the Press - CORRRECT ANSWERS right to publish newspapers,
magazines, and other materials without government restriction
Freedom of Religion - CORRRECT ANSWERS people shall be free to have their
religion, and government may not establish a religion
, Freedom of Assembly - CORRRECT ANSWERS the right to gather with other people in
public *peacfully*.
Freedom of Petition - CORRRECT ANSWERS the right to present requests to the
government without punishment.
Duties - CORRRECT ANSWERS If you don't do them you will face *legal*
consequences
Responsibilities - CORRRECT ANSWERS You should do them for the betterment of
your community
4 Duties - CORRRECT ANSWERS -Obey laws
-Pay taxes
-Serve in the Armed Forces if called
-Serve on a jury or as a witness if called
7 Responsibilities - CORRRECT ANSWERS • Register and vote
• Hold elective office
• Influence government by communicating with government officials
• Serve in voluntary, appointed positions
• Participate in political campaigns
• Keep informed regarding current issues
• Respect others' rights to an equal voice in government
5 Traits of Good Citizens - CORRRECT ANSWERS • Trustworthiness and honesty
• Courtesy and respect for the rights of others
• Responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance
• Respect for the law
• Patriotism
Respect for the rights of others - CORRRECT ANSWERS The quality of
acknowledging the Constitutional rights of others
Accountability - CORRRECT ANSWERS The trait of being willing to take responsibility
for your actions
Self-Reliance - CORRRECT ANSWERS The quality of working hard to do things
yourself instead of begging others to do things for you
Respect for the Law - CORRRECT ANSWERS The quality of acknowledging and
following the law and those who enforce it
Patriotism - CORRRECT ANSWERS love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
