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