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1
Who takes over if the President dies or cannot lead anymore?
Governor of Virginia
Vice President
Speaker of the House
a Federal Judge
2
For a Bill to become a law, who must sign it into law?
A member of the House of Representatives
The President
Any Senator
The Vice President
3
How many years is a Governor elected for?
2 years
4 years
For Life
6 years
4
What is the national government responsible for?
Executing laws
Foreign policy and and state to state relations
Elections, voting laws, and age requirements
Charging taxes
5
What are the two houses of the VA General Assembly?
House of Delegates and House of Burgesses
Senate and House of Delegates
House of Delegates and House of Representatives
House of Representatives and Senate
6
What is the difference between expressed and implied powers of the national government?
Neither government can take away expressed powers
Expressed powers are assumed, but implied powers are written
Only the state has expressed powers, they both implied
Expressed powers are stated while implied powers are assumed
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"Congress declares war on Iraq"
Reserved Power
Implied Power
Denied Power
Expressed/Delegated Power
8
Who takes over if the Governor dies or cannot lead anymore?
Vice President
Attorney General
Lieutenant Governor
Vice Governor General
9
"Congress creates new drone weapons for the military"
Reserved Powers
Denied Powers
Implied Powers
Expressed/Delegated Powers
10
How does the state promote having informed, intelligent, and engaged citizens?
Mental Telepathy
Police
Community Service
Education
11
what are laws made by local governments, like a curfew law in Front Royal, normally called?
Guidelines
Bills
Ordinances
Laws
12
Who is responsible for making decisions that affect the quality of schools in Warren County?
Front Royal Police Dept.
Virginia General Assembly
Warren County Board of Supervisors
Warren County School Board
13
Who is head of the executive branch at the local level?
Town President
City Council
Mayor
Governor
14
Improving water quality falls under what issue category of the state legislature?
Environment
Education
Revenue
Budget
15
What is the term for the division of power between state and national government?
Derive
Nationalism
Federalism
Constitutional
16
Since Virginia became in 1787, how many different constitutions has it had?
1
7
3
10
17
What the is the Legislature at the County level?
City Council
Town Council
General Assembly
Board of Supervisors
18
What is the amendment process for the Virginia Constitution?
The General Assembly takes action, then voters ratify
There is no way to amend the Virginia Constitution
The Governor signs and Executive Order
First the voters take action, then General Assembly ratifies
19
What level of government has the most power in the US system of federalism?
Foreign
State
Local
National
20
The Virginia budget is approved every year (annually).
True
Maybe
I don't know....
False
21
What is the legislature at the Virginia State level?
Board of Supervisors
Governor
General Assembly
Congress
22
which of the following is NOT a denied power of the national and state governments?
printing money
limiting assemblies
forbidding religion
taking away free speech
23
Why do tensions exist between the state and national government?
Sometimes there is a lack of funding for federal programs
There are no tensions; mandates don't exist
The national government doesn't like being told what to do
It's just human nature to have tensions when men go on dates
24
"Congress set new rules for car emissions"
Concurrent Power
Reserved Power
Delegated/Expressed Power
Implied Power
25
"Congress set to raise taxes"
Implied Power
Reserved Power
Delegated/Expressed Power
Concurrent Power
26
Individuals have the greatest influence at the local level.
False
True
Maybe
I don't know....
27
How many years is a US Representative elected for?
6 years
2 years
4 years
For Life
28
All local governments in Virginia are given the same powers.
False
Maybe
I don't know....
True
29
What group is NOT part of the Executive branch at either the state or national level?
Mandates
Cabinet
Agencies
Regulatory Groups
30
Which of the following is NOT elected by voters in Virginia?
Treasurer
Clerk of Circuit Court
Dog Catcher
Sheriff
