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1
Which is NOT a duty assigned to the Governor of Virginia?
Appointing Federal judges
Enforcing Laws
Commanding the Virginia National Guard
Preparing a biennial state budget
2
Promoting public health and safety is the primary responsibility of which level of government?
International
Local
National
State
3
Which government's laws are most important in a court of law?
State
City
Local
National
4
"The government is not all-powerful", is what fundamental principle?
Representative Democracy
Limited Government
Democracy
Rule of Law
5
The US Congress overriding a presidential veto is an example of...?
Federalism
Separation of powers
Impeachment
Checks and Balances
6
What court would hear a case between the US and Canada?
General District Court
US District Court
US Supreme Court
Virginia Supreme Court
7
When the Virginia Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional it is using the power of....?
judicial review
immigration
due process
impeachment
8
What two Amendments in the US Constitution deal with due process?
5th and 14th
14th and 10th
1st and 5th
5th and 10th
9
"Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech" are apart of which amendment?
14th
10th
2nd
1st
10
Which part of the US Constitution outlines the goals and purposes of government?
Declaration of Independence
VA Declaration of Rights
Bill of Rights
Preamble
11
Which Supreme Court Case established Judicial Review?
McCullough v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
12
Which early American document influenced the Bill of Rights?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Virginia Statue of Religious Freedom
Declaration of Independence
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
13
What court hears Justin's appeal of his guilty verdict for stealing a $50 Wii video game?
Virginia Circuit Court
US Supreme Court
Virginia District Court
Virginia Court of Appeals
14
How confident are you to pass your benchmark 3 exam tomorrow?
what is confident? I haven't felt that way all year Mr. D...
nope. I'm going to fail.
wait, there's an exam tomorrow?
yup. I got this!
15
Why do individuals have the greatest influence at the local level?
You are more likely to have your voice heard locally
Voters actually have better control over state politics
There are more voters locally than nationally
Local politicians are more caring than national politicians
16
The division of government into three branches is known as...?
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
17
"Obeying Laws, Serving on a Jury, Paying Taxes, and Signing up for the Draft" are all Civic __?
Personal Traits
Duties
Freedoms
Responsibilities
18
a dual court system is one in which the courts....?
try both civil and criminal cases
have both original and appellate jurisdiction
have both judges and juries
are at the Federal and State level
19
A juvenile could be tried as an adult in a Virginia Circuit Court if he/she....?
murdered the girl next door
stole an I-pod and purposefully broke it
shoplifted a bag of Doritos
punched another juvenile breaking a tooth
20
Which is NOT a strategy for evaluating campaign information?
Separating fact from opinion
Evaluating Sources
Detecting Bias
Believing Propaganda
21
The 2 groups that make up the Virginia Assembly, are the Senate and...?
House of Delagates
House of Burgesses
US Congress
US Senate
22
A system of government in which voters elect public officials to make and enforce laws for them
Representative Government (representative democracy)
Dictatorship
Direct Democracy
Monarchy
23
What type of court would hear a case where someone wants compensated for damages?
Civil
Criminal
Misdemeanor
Felony
24
In which courts would a case be heard before a judge and jury?
VA District and US District
VA Circuit Court and US District Court
VA Supreme Court and US Supreme Court
VA Circuit Court and US Supreme Court
25
Which Branch has the power to impeach a US Supreme Court Justice for grand theft auto?
Legislative
Executive
Cabinet
Judicial
26
The branch of government responsible for enforcing or carrying out laws is the...?
Legislative Branch
Federal Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
27
Who signs a STATE bill into law?
Mayor
President
Dictator
Governor
28
This image illustrates what Constitutional principle?
Checks and Balances
Representative Government
Consent of the Governed
Rule of Law
29
The US election process is mainly dominated by a....?
four party system
three party system
one party system
two party system
30
The Electoral College is used for electing the...?
President and Vice President
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Virginia General Assembly
United States Congress
31
Lila was arrested for stealing a car, her parents had to wait for bail to be set by the....?
arresting officer
federal judge
magistrate
court clerk
32
How does a Governor influence policymaking in Virginia?
Impeaching the President
Appointing and nominating federal officials
Declaring laws unconstitutional
Approving and vetoing bills
33
Which court would hear a case about a husband and wife deciding custody of their children?
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Virginia Court of Appeals
General District Court
US Supreme Court
34
What is one of the ways in which the Executive branch can check the Legislative branch?
Approving federal judges
Vetoing Bills
Impeach the President
Declaring laws unconstitutional
35
The sharing of power between the Federal and State Governments is known as...?
Federalism
Separate but Equal
Judicial Review
Checks and Balances
36
How does the state promote having informed and engaged citizens?
Public Education
Community Service
Environmental Protection
Welfare Programs
37
If found guilty of murder, to what court would you need to make an appeal for your innocence?
Virginia General District Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Circuit Court
Virginia Court of Appeals
38
Why can't VA General Assembly pass a law that requires prayer in schools?
Laws requiring school prayer can only be made by Congress
People in the General Assembly rarely go to church
Because Warren County Schools don't have to obey state laws
State laws must agree with the US Constitution
39
Why do tensions exist between the national and state government over federal mandates?
The national government doesn't like being told what to do
Lack of funding
Shaping legislation is hard
There are never tensions
40
A citizen has the greatest amount of influence at what level of government?
Local
State
Capital
Federal
41
A person can become a citizen either by birth or....?
immunization
emancipation
immigration
naturalization
42
If Johnny gets caught stealing from Martins, he would be charged with THIS type of crime?
Misdemeanor
Arraignment
Civil
Felony
43
In order to win elections, candidates try to appeal to voters who are considered to be....?
libertarians
moderates
conservatives
liberals
44
What type of case is it when one person tries to sue another person for damages or compensation
Criminal
Felony
Misdemeanor
Civil
45
What does it mean to say that "the Attorney General provides legal counsel to the Governor"?
A group meeting is held
Laws are reviewed
The Governor is being sued
Advice is given
46
Which document replaced to Articles of Confederation?
Declaration of Independence
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
U.S. Constitution
47
What document stated; "All men are created equal" and "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness"
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Charter of the Virginia Company of London
US Constitution
48
The Governor of Virginia and the President are both elected for how many years?
4
8
2
6
49
Introduce a Bill->Work in Committees->Debate on the Floor->Vote in both Houses..is what process
Law Making Process
Enforcing Laws
Electing a President
Amending the Constitution
50
Which is NOT an example of a "reserved power" for the states?
Coining money
Creating public schools
Promoting public health
Regulating trade within the state
