A homeowner sues a builder for money to repair a faulty roof. What kind of case is this?United States Courts, "Civil Cases"; SOL CE.5c
According to its Preamble, which of these is a purpose of the U.S. Constitution?U.S. Constitution, Preamble; SOL CE.1d
At the Constitutional Convention, the Great Compromise settled a debate about what?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.1c
Congress passes a bill and the President vetoes it. How can the bill still become law?U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 7; SOL CE.2b
The General Assembly approves an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia in two sessions, with an election of the House of Delegates between them. Who must approve it last?Constitution of Virginia, Article XII, Section 1; SOL CE.1f
How long is the term of the Governor of Virginia, and may a governor serve two terms in a row?Constitution of Virginia, Article V, Section 1; SOL CE.3c
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American Constitutional Government, continued
The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution opens with the words "We the People." Which principle do those words express?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.1a
Under Article II of the U.S. Constitution, who is Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy?U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 2; SOL CE.2c
What did the charters of the Virginia Company of London guarantee to the colonists?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.1b
Where do the counties, cities and towns of Virginia get their authority?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.4a
Which principle divides power between the national government and the state governments?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.3d
Which Supreme Court case established the power of judicial review?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.5d
Which two houses make up the Virginia General Assembly?Constitution of Virginia, Article IV, Section 1; SOL CE.3a
Which Virginia document served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.1b
Citizenship and Civic Life, and The Political Process 12
A group gathers peacefully outside the Capitol in Richmond to ask lawmakers to change a law. Which First Amendment rights is the group using?U.S. Constitution, Amendment I; SOL CE.6b
A news outlet reports on a new law but gives the view of only one side. What is this an example of?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.9b
A person is charged with a crime. Which right does the Sixth Amendment give that person?U.S. Constitution, Amendment VI; SOL CE.6b
How is the number of electors of each state set?National Archives, Electoral College, "Distribution of Electoral Votes"; SOL CE.8e
How many electoral votes must a candidate win to be elected President?National Archives, Electoral College, "What is the Electoral College?"; SOL CE.8e
On the most common path to naturalization, how long must a person have been a lawful permanent resident?U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, "I am a Lawful Permanent Resident of 5 Years"; SOL CE.6f
Under the Fourteenth Amendment, who is a citizen of the United States?U.S. Constitution, Amendment XIV, Section 1; SOL CE.6a
What do poll watchers do during an election?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.8b
What does a political action committee (PAC) do?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.8c
Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures?U.S. Constitution, Amendment IV; SOL CE.6b
Which of these is a duty of citizens, something the law requires?Virginia Department of Education, 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning, Civics and Economics, SOL CE.10a
Who may register to vote in Virginia?Virginia Department of Elections, "How to Register"; SOL CE.10c
Economic Decisions 14
How do banks and other financial institutions help the economy grow?Virginia Department of Education, 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning, Civics and Economics, SOL CE.12f
How is the economy of the United States best described?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.12b
In general, how are education and income related?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.14c
In the circular flow of the economy, goods, services and resources flow in one direction. What flows in the opposite direction?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.12e
In which type of economy does a central authority make most of the decisions about how resources are used?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.11c
Maya has $20. She can buy a book or a game, and she chooses the book. What is her opportunity cost?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.11a
Two friends open a bakery, and both of them own it together. Which type of business organization is this?U.S. Small Business Administration, "Choose a business structure"; SOL CE.12d
What does the word inflation mean in economics?Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, "What is inflation and how does the Federal Reserve evaluate changes in the rate of inflation?"; SOL CE.12c
What is the Federal Reserve System?Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, "Structure of the Federal Reserve System"; SOL CE.13d
What is the major source of revenue for local, state and federal governments?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.13c
Which idea explains why consumers, producers and governments must all make economic choices?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.11a
Which of these is part of being financially responsible?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.14f
Why does government enforce antitrust laws?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.13g
Why does government provide goods and services such as roads and public schools?Virginia Department of Education, Instructional Guide for Grade Seven: Civics and Economics (2023 Standards of Learning), SOL CE.13b
How this list was compiled: Outline: Test Blueprint, Civics and Economics, 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning (effective with the spring 2026 tests, updated July 2026), Virginia Department of Education, https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/64308/639198032023670000, linked from Test Blueprints, https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/student-assessment/virginia-sol-assessment-program/test-blueprints, read 2026-10-09. Each question names the standard it practices in the 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning, Grade 7: Civics and Economics, and many were written from the department's Instructional Guide for the course; both are linked from https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/k-12-standards-instruction/history-and-social-science/standards-of-learning and were read 2026-10-09. Other facts were read on the public page named with the question: the National Archives transcripts of the Constitution and its amendments, the Constitution of Virginia at law.lis.virginia.gov, United States Courts, USCIS, the Virginia Department of Elections, the Federal Reserve Board and the U.S. Small Business Administration, all read 2026-10-09. The department's practice items were not read. Licence: Own work. Questions, answer choices and explanations were written for this site. Nothing is copied or reworded from an SOL test, a released or practice item of the department, or another practice test.
How it works
Unofficial practice for the Virginia SOL test in Civics and Economics. The 40 questions were written for this site from the 2023 standards, CE.1 to CE.14, and none is a released or practice item. This site is not affiliated with the Virginia Department of Education.
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What the civics SOL practice test covers
The state blueprint sorts 40 scored items into three reporting categories. American Constitutional Government has 13 to 15: the founding documents, the three branches, Virginia's General Assembly and governor, local government and the courts. Citizenship and Civic Life and The Political Process has 11 to 13: rights, duties, voting, campaigns, the media and the Electoral College. Economic Decisions has 13 to 15: scarcity, types of economies, business, banks, taxes and personal finance.
Where each answer was read
Each answer names its standard, such as CE.3a, and its source: the Constitution of the United States at the National Archives, the Constitution of Virginia, the state's instructional guide for the course, the Virginia Department of Elections or the Federal Reserve.
About a third of the scored items are economics, so do not study government alone.
Questions and answers
How many questions are on the Virginia civics SOL test?
The blueprint lists 50 items. 40 are operational and make up the score, and the other 10 are field-test items. On an online form, up to 15% of the items are technology-enhanced.
Is this an 8th grade civics SOL practice test?
Yes, if your school teaches the course in grade 8. The standards place Civics and Economics in grade 7 in the state's recommended sequence, and school divisions may teach it in another grade. The SOL test is the same one.
Does the civics SOL practice test include economics?
Yes. The course is Civics and Economics. The Economic Decisions category has 13 to 15 of the 40 scored items: opportunity cost, market and command economies, the role of government, the Federal Reserve, careers and personal finance.
What is a passing score on the civics SOL?
Virginia reports a scaled score from 0 to 600. A score of 400 is Pass/Proficient, 500 is Pass/Advanced, and under 400 is Fail/Does Not Meet. The percent shown here is not a scaled score.
Which standards does the civics SOL follow now?
The 2023 standards for the course, CE.1 to CE.14, with the skills CE.a to CE.i. Tests have followed this blueprint since spring 2026. The blueprint for the 2015 standards remains posted next to it.