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2016 Units 6 & 7 SOL Review
2016 Units 6 & 7 SOL Review
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1
A city council is the local government version of the -
state branch of government.
executive branch of government.
national branch of government.
legislative branch of government.
2
Voter turnout occurs more frequently during ____ elections than at any other time.
City and County
Presidential
Congressional
State
3
To oversee the operations of the local government, VA counties, towns, & cities may hire a -
judge.
manager.
banker.
police officer.
4
Which completes the web?
House of Delegates
House of Burgesses
House of Representatives
House of Lawmakers
5
Third parties ________.
all of these
Introduce new ideas
Revolve around a political personality (Theodore Roosevelt)
Press for a particular issue
6
Brain Break!! (Be mature 1 bad word) Are internet trolls funny? Is Ken M funny?
They are funny when they aren't being mean!!
Internet trolls are awful!
Hardy-Har-Har!
Yes he is hilarious!
7
There are many issues in law making at the state level. Which issue BEST completes the web?
Environment
Levy taxes
State Budget
Education
8
Brain Break!! How good are you at reading people?
I am okay. This was really interesting!
I am a pro! I got this!
Who wants tacos?
I have no clue how to pick up on facial expressions!
9
Brain Break!! You're body on no sleep. How much sleep do you get a night?
I stay up all night talking to friends cuz they are my life
I could really get more sleep.
I never sleep. I am a robot.
I get at least 8 hours. I loving sleeping.
10
Who is the local legislative body in independent cities and incorporated towns?
Individuals
School Board
Council
Board of Supervisors
11
Which could replace the question mark in the text box?
Unable to get on voting ballot because of the 2-party system
Raise more campaign money than the two major parties
Identify candidates
Often revolve around a political personality
12
Who oversees the operation of the K-12 public schools in the city and county?
School Principal
Board of Supervisors
School Board
City Council
13
What is the term of office for Virginia’s Governor?
five years
two years
four years
six years
14
What BEST completes the web?
Media’s role in setting the public agenda
Executive branch influences policymaking
Individuals influence public policy
Interest groups influence public policy
15
In which document would you find this information?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Virginia Constitution
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
16
Who exercises legislative powers at the county level of local government?
Town Council
City Council
Mayor
Board of Supervisors
17
Which is a primary responsibility of the state level of government?
have an army
promote public health safety, and welfare
regulate commerce
conduct foreign policy
18
Which completes the graphic organizer?
Precincts
Regions
Villages
Cities
19
What is the division of power between the states & the national government
representative government
federalism
nationalism
charter government
20
In Virginia, voter registration is closed ___ days before elections.
thirty (30)
twenty-nine (29)
twenty-two (22)
three (3)
21
Virginia’s legislative branch is the –
Parliament
House of Burgesses
General Assembly
Congress
22
Powers given to cities are listed in the -
City Power Manuscript.
City Doctrine.
Charters of the Virginia Company of London.
City Charter.
23
Who serves as commander-in-chief of Virginia’s armed forces?
Governor
Attorney General
Head Colonel
Lieutenant Governor
24
What BEST completes the web?
Regulate commerce
Establish a post office
Conduct foreign policy
Promote an informed citizenry
25
A reserved power is one that is -
granted to the national gov'& not held by the states
not granted to the national gov' but is held by the states
held back until it is needed by the state governments.
held concurrently by the national and state governments
26
All of these people are –
court officials.
elected.
city council members.
appointed.
27
Tensions exist when federal mandates require state actions without -
state representation
state permission
specialized training
adequate funding
28
Where does local government derive their power?
Congress
United States Constitution and acts by the President
Supreme Court
Constitution of Virginia and acts by the General Assembly
29
The Federal Government approves a budget every —
2 years
year
quarter
six months
30
Do you think we should change the electoral college map?
Maybe.
Tacos!!
No Way!
Yes!! It tricks people!
31
Who has the greatest influence on the decisions made by local government officials?
Council
Manager
Individuals
Mayor
32
The American political system is best described as a -
three-party system.
one-party system.
multi-party system.
two-party system.
33
Which would disqualify a person from voting in the Commonwealth of Virginia?
having a conviction for a misdemeanor
living in Virginia for 3 years
being a United States citizen
being 17 years old
