Grade 12 - Virginia and United States Government · The Role of the United States in a Changing World

Virginia SOL GOVT.12

Virginia SOL GOVT.12 is part of the The Role of the United States in a Changing World strand in Grade 12 - Virginia and United States Government (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand the role of the United States in a changing world. Below is what GOVT.12 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice GOVT.12 for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL GOVT.12 means

Understand the role of the United States in a changing world.

Skills you’ll practice for GOVT.12

  • Describe the responsibilities of the federal government for foreign policy and national security.
  • Assess and analyze the role of national interest in shaping foreign policy and promoting world peace.
  • Examine the relationship of Virginia and the United States in the global economy, including trends in international trade.

Key concepts covered by GOVT.12

  • foreign policy
  • national security
  • federal government
  • national interest
  • world peace
  • global economy
  • international trade
  • Virginia
  • United States

How to study and practice SOL GOVT.12

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether GOVT.12 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.

  • GOVT.13Evaluate economic and political systems and their global influence.

Frequently asked questions about SOL GOVT.12

What is Virginia SOL GOVT.12?

SOL GOVT.12 is a Grade 12 - Virginia and United States Government Standard of Learning in the The Role of the United States in a Changing World strand. It expects students to understand the role of the United States in a changing world.

What skills does SOL GOVT.12 cover?

SOL GOVT.12 is assessed on 3 skills: describe the responsibilities of the federal government for foreign policy and national security; assess and analyze the role of national interest in shaping foreign policy and promoting world peace; examine the relationship of Virginia and the United States in the global economy, including trends in international trade.

What strand of Grade 12 - Virginia and United States Government is SOL GOVT.12 in?

SOL GOVT.12 belongs to the The Role of the United States in a Changing World reporting strand of the Grade 12 - Virginia and United States Government Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL GOVT.12?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether GOVT.12 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.