SOL Virginia & US Government 1

Question 1

Which document serves as the supreme law of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution

Answer

The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, establishing the framework for the federal government and superseding all other laws.

Question 2

How many senators does each U.S. state send to the Senate?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

The Constitution guarantees each state equal representation with exactly two senators, regardless of the state's population.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

To protect individual liberties from government infringement

Answer

The Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments) was added to the Constitution to protect fundamental individual freedoms from government overreach.

Question 4

Which branch of the U.S. government has the constitutional power to declare war?

Accepted Answer

The Legislative branch (Congress)

Answer

Under Article I of the Constitution, only Congress holds the formal power to declare war, though the President commands the military.

Question 5

What is the term length for a U.S. President?

Accepted Answer

4 years

Answer

The Constitution sets the presidential term at four years, with a two-term maximum established by the 22nd Amendment.

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