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CIVICS SOL REVIEW
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1
One reason why people don't vote.
Lack of interest (apathy)
No ride to the polls
2
During the arraignment, the judge will ask you how you plead. Guilty or Not Guilty
TRUE
FALSE
3
Which U.S. Court can you have a judge or jury trial?
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. District
4
What is the preamble for?
expresses concern
Sets forth goals and purposes
5
Water, animals, minerals, trees are all examples of what type of resource.
Natural
Capital
6
Which Supreme Court case established Judicial Review?
Madison v. Mulberry
Marbury v. Madison
7
Which amendment defines citizenship?
14th
16th
8
A civil case is a disagreement between two parties to recover damages or money.
FALSE
TRUE
9
Which document guarantees equality with majority rule and minority protected?
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
10
What is an op-ed piece in the newspaper?
Lists who died
Article expressing personal opinion
11
Radford City has an elected ______________ who makes the ordinances (laws).
Board of Supervisors
City Council
12
The power not given to the national gov't in the U.S. Constitution is ________ for the states.
Expressed
Reserved
13
The Virginia Declaration of Rights served as a model for
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
14
The Zika virus is an example of a
Academic
Pandemic
15
The purpose of political parties are to
Vote on candidates
recruit candidates & win elections
16
The people are the source of any and all governmental power.
Consent of the governed
Democracy
17
When the court declares acts of Congress to be unconstitutional, this is the Judicial Branch
checking the Executive Branch
checking the Legislative Branch
18
Combining human, natural, capital, and entrepreneurship resources to make goods and services is
Production
Consumption
19
Vote and stay informed
duty
responsibility
20
The division of power between the states and the national government is
Federalism
Circular Flow
21
In Virginia government, the legislative branch is
Congress
General Assembly
22
Which level of government conducts foreign policy and provides for the common defense?
state
national
23
When the President is speaking at a graduation ceremony, he is exercises power as
Chief of State
Chief Citizen
24
How do you amend the U.S. Constitution?
The people vote to change the Constitution
Proposal by 2/3 Congress - Ratified by 3/4 States
25
A mayor is elected to execute the ordinances, but a ________________ can be hired to help.
Assistant Mayor
Manager
26
In Virginia, you can only get a jury or judge trial at the
District Court
Circuit Court
27
What does Democracy mean?
part of a movement
The people rule
28
Which level of government is responsible for promoting public health, safety, and welfare?
national
state
29
Which branch prepares the annual budget. Hint: the President
Executive
Judicial
30
ALL powers of local governments are given to them by the
U.S. Constitution
Constitution of Virginia & General Assembly
31
Mass Media plays an important role in government.
FALSE
TRUE
32
What is given up when a choice is made?
Valuable resources
Opportunity Cost
33
In Virginia government, the executive branch is headed by the
Governor
President
34
Powers specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution, like creating a post office are
Expressed Powers
Implied Powers
35
The role of the governor is the same as the president except...
Chief Diplomat
Chief of the Party
36
Each Virginia COUNTY has an elected ______________ who makes ordinances (laws).
Board of Supervisors
Board of Directors
37
The Judicial Branch in Virginia is exercised by a court system of 4 levels and a magistrate.
TRUE
FALSE
38
How do you know the differences in candidates?
Listen to Fox News
Read their platform
39
Document requires sheriff, clerk of court, commissioner of revenue and treasure to be elected?
U.S. Constitution
Virginia Constitution
40
Seeking to influence legislators to introduce a bill or vote a certain way is
Campaigning
Lobbying
41
Congress overrides a veto from the President is an example of
Federalism
Checks and Balances
42
"Certain unalienable right" such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is a part of
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
43
How do we elect the President of the U.S. which is a winner-take-all system?
Popular Vote
Electoral College
44
Factors predicting which citizens will vote:
Education, Age, Income
Height, weight, and hair color
45
How do you amend the VA Constitution?
Proposal by General Assembly and ratified by VA voters
The people directly vote to change it.
46
In a criminal trial, after the arraignment, what happens next? ABATA!
Arrest
Trial
47
What determines the price of a goods or service?
Incentives
Supply and Demand
48
Which branch consists of Congress and makes the laws?
Legislative
Judicial
49
To ensure domestic tranquility and provide for the common defense is part of the
Bill of Rights
Preamble of the U.S. Constitution
50
Which one is a way for citizens to participate in community service?
Get a paid internship at Volvo
Volunteer to support the League of Women Voters
51
Which branch raises money through taxes?
Executive
Legislative
52
In the law making process, what comes after working in a committee?
Voting on the bill in each house
Debate on the floor of each house
53
Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials. ) email, write, call
Petition
Assembly
54
Tensions exist when federal mandates require state actions without
guidance from the President
adequate funding $$$
55
Only citizens who register may participate in elections.
FALSE
TRUE
56
Not all counties and cities are given the same powers. Cities have _____ listing their powers.
Charters
Corporations
57
Obey laws and pay taxes
duty
responsibility
58
______________ is using of goods and services which is determined by customer preference.
Distribution
Consumption
59
The U.S. Constitution in Articles I, II, and III defines the powers of the 3 branches of gov't.
Separation of Power
Checks and Balances
60
What role is President Trump acting in this picture?
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
61
Wealthy people had an advantage to running for office, so Congress passed the
Campaign Finance Reform
Political Actions Committee
62
What is a strategy for evaluating campaign speeches for accuracy?
Don't believe a word they say
Separating fact from opinion
63
Which branch exercises the power of Judicial Review?
Legislative
Judicial