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1
All are roles of the president EXCEPT...
Chief of Party
Chief Politician
Chief Citizen
Chief Diplomat
2
What is it when government officials are bound by the law?
Law Rules
Consent of the Governed
Democracy
Rule of Law
3
System of government where the branches can limit the power of the other branches is?
Checking Balances
Checks & Balances
Limited Power
Powers Separation
4
A tax on goods & services bought is called a.....
Property Tax
Goods Tax
Excise Tax
Sales Tax
5
How do localities receive funding?
Federal Assistance
Local Taxes
Local Taxes & State Assistance
State Taxes
6
Which is NOT a requirement to vote in Virginia?
Hold a valid US Passport
US Citizen
18 years old by election day
Virginia resident
7
A system of government where people elect politicians to conduct government on there behalf...
Limited Government
Rule of Law
Democracy
Representative Government
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What do towns need to be incorporated?
Bill of Rights
Charter
Contract
Constitution
9
What system leads to targeting of densely populated states for campaigning?
U.S. Electoral System
Functional Voting System
Winner-Take-All System
Majority Rule System
10
CNN reporting on immigration is an example of...
Writing editorials
Emphasizing selected issues
Helping candidates win elections
Broadcasting different viewpoints
11
Where are the goals of the government found?
Student Handbook
Preamble
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
12
Which amendment guarantees due process at the state level?
14th
11th
5th
1st
13
The two ways to become a citizen are through birth and....
Pledging
Passport
Naturlization
Immigration
14
It is important to support democratic institutions. How can one accomplish this?
Encouraging people to register to vote
Volunteer with the ASPCA
Volunteering at a nursing home
Write a newspaper about your school's football schedule
15
Which amendment guarantees due process at the federal level?
10th
1st
14th
5th
16
What creates tension between the national & state governments?
Approval of judges
Requiring states to choose voting locals
Unfunded federal mandates
Electoral vote allocation
17
Where do local governments receive their powers?
Constitution of VA & General Assembly
Bill of Rights & Executive Orders
US Constitution & Acts of Congress
Charters & VA General Assembly
18
Which is NOT a role of the Virginia governor?
Party Chief
Commander-in-chief
Chief of State
Chief Attorney
19
Is Grafton Middle School a public or private good/service?
Public
Private
20
The Federal Reserve acts as the nation's bank.
False
True
21
People have right to private ownership protected by negotiable contracts. These contracts are..
Concerns of the FDA
Only in the fine print
Enforceable by law
Created by OSHA
22
Serving in voluntary, appointed government positions is an example of fulfilling...
Responsibilities of citizenship
Substitution for voting
Career choice
Duties of citizenship
23
How does the Federal Reserve keep inflation low & stable?
Influencing economic circular flow
Influencing taxes
Interfering in the economy
Influencing money supply & interest rates
24
Who is responsible for passing laws in counties?
The Mayor
City Council
Board of Supervisors
County School Board
25
International events do not influence policy decisions made by local governments.
False
True
26
Guarantees rights of Englishmen to the colonists...
Declaration of Independence
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
27
What is the most common type of economic system?
Mixed Economy
Traditional Economy
Free Market Economy
Command Economy
28
What type of business has only one owner?
Partnership
Ownership Group
Corporation
Proprietorship
29
Powers shared between the federal & state governments are called?
Expressed powers
Implied powers
Concurrent powers
Reserved powers
30
All are places a Virginian can register to vote EXCEPT
Register's Office
Registrar's Office
Department of Motor Vehicles
By mail
31
What is the job of a lobbyist?
Informing the media of important issues
Seek influence of legislators to vote for or against a bill
Work in conjunction with interest groups
Campaign for one particular party
32
Powers set aside by the US Constitution for the states are called what?
Implied Powers
Expressed Powers
Concurrent Powers
Reserved Powers
33
Government officials do not use the media to communicate with the American people.
True
Maybe
Possibly
False
34
The Magenta Party reports on how the Fuchsia Party voted on a bill. This is an example of...
Recruiting Candidates
Monitoring the actions of Officeholders
Monitoring voting patters
Keeping the status quo
35
All are forms of money except...
Currency
Coins
Credit Cards
Deposits
36
What is the federal government's main source of revenue?
Property Tax
Income Tax
Sales Tax
Social Security Tax
37
What is the power to review the decision of a lower court?
Power of Review
Original Jurisdiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
Review Jurisdiction
38
A person who takes a risk in order to make a profit is known as a what?
Entrepreneur
Businessman
Economist
Proprietor
39
Juan, a 41 year old from Mexico, is studying to become a US citizen. This process is known as..
Citizenship Process
Due Process
Immigration Porcess
Naturalization Process
40
Who is the representative of the executive branch for a town or city?
Board of Supervisors
Mayor
City Council
President
41
All are ways for individuals to express their opinions in public policy EXCEPT
Demonstrating
Using Instagram
Running for public office
Through lobbying
42
What is the final step in the Virginia amendment process?
It has to pass the House of Delegates
A senator introduces the bill
It would go to the November ballot to be voted on
It must be approved by the VA Supreme Court
43
What do the savings & investments of individuals & businesses provide?
Secure Capital
Financial Capital
Individual Capital
Financial Funding
44
What court case established the power of judicial review?
Maraboo vs Madkinson
Marbury vs Madison
McCulloch vs Maryland
Brown vs Board of Education
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What is the authority to hear a case first?
Exclusive Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
Original Jurisdiction
Primary Jurisdiction
