Grade 7 - Civics and Economics · The Political Process
Virginia SOL CE.8
Virginia SOL CE.8 is part of the The Political Process strand in Grade 7 - Civics and Economics (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students examine the political process at local, state, and national levels. Below is what CE.8 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice CE.8 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL CE.8 means
Examine the political process at local, state, and national levels.
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.8 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A table shows that average salary increases with each higher level of education, from “Some High School” through “Doctoral Degree.” This table supports the conclusion that a salary —
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Answer: B — stays the same for the high school levels
2. Drawings show a new video game becoming popular, followed by a producer increasing supply in response to higher demand. Which economic concept is illustrated in these drawings?
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Answer: H — Opportunity cost
3. What term describes a company that is authorized to operate as a legal person?
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Answer: A — Proprietorship
4. Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution of the United States in more than 200 years?
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Answer: A — The process of adding amendments is very complex.
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Skills you’ll practice for CE.8
- Describe the origins, history, and functions of political parties.
- Analyze campaigns for elective office, including roles of candidates, volunteers, media, voters, and poll watchers.
- Explain the role of campaign contributions and the cost of campaigns.
- Examine the history of and requirements for voter registration.
- Describe the role of the Electoral College in the election of the president and vice president.
Key concepts covered by CE.8
- political parties
- party systems
- party functions
- political history
- two-party system
- political campaigns
- campaign strategy
- media role
- voter behavior
- polling
- campaign finance
- political donations
- campaign costs
- PACs
- election funding
- voter registration
- voting eligibility
- registration history
- voter ID laws
- election laws
- Electoral College
- presidential elections
- electoral votes
- winner-takes-all
- faithless electors
How to study and practice SOL CE.8
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether CE.8 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.8
What is Virginia SOL CE.8?
SOL CE.8 is a Grade 7 - Civics and Economics Standard of Learning in the The Political Process strand. It expects students to examine the political process at local, state, and national levels.
What skills does SOL CE.8 cover?
SOL CE.8 is assessed on 5 skills: describe the origins, history, and functions of political parties; analyze campaigns for elective office, including roles of candidates, volunteers, media, voters, and poll watchers; explain the role of campaign contributions and the cost of campaigns; examine the history of and requirements for voter registration; describe the role of the Electoral College in the election of the president and vice president.
What strand of Grade 7 - Civics and Economics is SOL CE.8 in?
SOL CE.8 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.8?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether CE.8 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.