Grade 7 - Civics and Economics · American Constitutional Government
Virginia SOL CE.5
Virginia SOL CE.5 is part of the American Constitutional Government strand in Grade 7 - Civics and Economics (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students explain the judicial systems established by the U.S. and Virginia Constitutions. Below is what CE.5 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice CE.5 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL CE.5 means
Explain the judicial systems established by the U.S. and Virginia Constitutions.
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.5 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Four people advocate different goals: • One supports ending the national income tax. • One supports ending after-school programs. • One supports raising the voting age. • One supports ending foreign trade requirements. Which person has the best chance of influencing local legislation?
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Answer: D — The person advocating ending foreign trade requirements
2. A notice of arraignment lists a defendant’s name, attorney, date, and time for a state criminal court appearance. Which action is most likely to occur at this event?
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Answer: G — Filing of an appeal
3. A cartoon shows a message reading: “Vote for Congressman Smith, a man fighting for your rights.” This cartoon illustrates how government officials use the media to —
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Answer: C — influence political lobbyists
4. Local governments preparing a response for an international health crisis would most likely —
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Answer: F — end visits by international travelers
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Skills you’ll practice for CE.5
- Describe the system of state and federal courts including jurisdiction and judicial review.
- Describe how due-process protections seek to ensure justice.
- Compare and contrast civil and criminal cases.
- Explain the effects of Supreme Court cases affecting the judiciary including Marbury v. Madison.
Key concepts covered by CE.5
- judicial review
- court jurisdiction
- federal courts
- state courts
- judicial hierarchy
- due process
- procedural justice
- substantive justice
- legal protections
- fair trial
- civil law
- criminal law
- legal procedures
- burden of proof
- case types
- Marbury v. Madison
- landmark cases
- Supreme Court decisions
- constitutional interpretation
How to study and practice SOL CE.5
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether CE.5 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.5
What is Virginia SOL CE.5?
SOL CE.5 is a Grade 7 - Civics and Economics Standard of Learning in the American Constitutional Government strand. It expects students to explain the judicial systems established by the U.S. and Virginia Constitutions.
What skills does SOL CE.5 cover?
SOL CE.5 is assessed on 4 skills: describe the system of state and federal courts including jurisdiction and judicial review; describe how due-process protections seek to ensure justice; compare and contrast civil and criminal cases; explain the effects of Supreme Court cases affecting the judiciary including Marbury v. Madison.
What strand of Grade 7 - Civics and Economics is SOL CE.5 in?
SOL CE.5 belongs to the American Constitutional Government reporting strand of the Grade 7 - Civics and Economics Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL CE.5?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether CE.5 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.