Grade 7 - Civics and Economics · The Political Process
Virginia SOL CE.10
Virginia SOL CE.10 is part of the The Political Process strand in Grade 7 - Civics and Economics (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze the role of public participation in American civic life. Below is what CE.10 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice CE.10 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL CE.10 means
Analyze the role of public participation in American civic life.
Practice Grade 7 - Civics and Economics SOL questions
Free Grade 7 - Civics and Economics questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on CE.10 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A legislative bill passed by Congress is sent to the president. This action is one way the president can influence —
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Answer: D — national policies
2. Which branch of government has the power to declare Virginia laws unconstitutional?
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Answer: A — State judicial branch
3. During a State of the Union Address, the president asks Congress to make a law to expand the national highway system. Which executive power is being demonstrated?
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Answer: A — Power to influence legislation
4. In which court case did the United States Supreme Court establish the power of judicial review?
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Answer: C — Marbury v. Madison
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Skills you’ll practice for CE.10
- Describe duties of citizens including paying taxes, serving on a jury, following the law, and registering for selective service.
- Evaluate voting responsibilities, voting dates, and voting processes in Virginia.
- Explain voter eligibility and requirements for registration.
Key concepts covered by CE.10
- civic duties
- jury duty
- tax compliance
- selective service
- legal obligations
- voting process
- election dates
- voter turnout
- ballot casting
- election integrity
- voter eligibility
- registration requirements
- ID laws
- citizenship verification
- voter suppression
How to study and practice SOL CE.10
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether CE.10 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.
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Frequently asked questions about SOL CE.10
What is Virginia SOL CE.10?
SOL CE.10 is a Grade 7 - Civics and Economics Standard of Learning in the The Political Process strand. It expects students to analyze the role of public participation in American civic life.
What skills does SOL CE.10 cover?
SOL CE.10 is assessed on 3 skills: describe duties of citizens including paying taxes, serving on a jury, following the law, and registering for selective service; evaluate voting responsibilities, voting dates, and voting processes in Virginia; explain voter eligibility and requirements for registration.
What strand of Grade 7 - Civics and Economics is SOL CE.10 in?
SOL CE.10 belongs to the The Political Process reporting strand of the Grade 7 - Civics and Economics Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL CE.10?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether CE.10 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.