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State Government Quiz
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1
Which of the following is not a state level court?
Court of Appeals
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
U.S. Supreme Court
District
2
Which court would someone go to if he did not like the decision made by the circuit court?
Supreme Court
Small claims court
Court of Appeals
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
3
Which of the following are NOT responsibilities belonging to the states?
Declaring war
Conducting foreign policy
Coining money
Establishing speed limits
4
The powers of the Governor are –
expressed in the Bill of Rights.
listed in the Constitution of Virginia.
approved by Congress.
declared by the Supreme Court.
5
Who is the head of the executive branch of the Virginia government?
the President
the Chief Justice
the Attorney General
the Governor
6
The form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by –
the governor
the President
the U.S. Constitution
the Virginia Constitution
7
The attorney general—
tries criminal cases in general trial courts
is in charge of the state’s legal business.
only prosecutes cases in the state supreme court.
is the governor’s attorney.
8
Which court in Virginia is the only court to use juries?
Circuit Court
General District Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Court of Appeals
9
How does the Governor influence policymaking in Virginia?
Granting pardons
Signing and vetoing bills
Approving nominated officials
Passing the biennial budget
10
Which of the following statements describe state governments? (Select all that apply)
Police power is exercised by the state
Legislative bodies create law
Legislators may amend US Constitution
The state government may impose income tax
11
Reserved powers are given to the states by—
local governments.
the Declaration of Independence
the U.S. Constitution.
the president.
12
The President and Vice President are elected by –
A presidential primary in the states.
A popular vote of the people.
A majority vote in the Senate of the United States.
A majority vote in the Electoral College.
13
Who passes state laws in Virginia?
the State Council
the cabinet
the General Assembly
the Board of Supervisors
14
The courts check the Congress when judges/justices –
declare executive actions to be unconstitutional
declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional
impeach judges/justices
nominate judges/justices
15
The powers not given to the national government are reserved for—
states
regions
cities
towns
16
The Governor, Attorney General, and Lieutenant Governor are all elected for terms of ___ years.
four
five
two
six
17
What is an educational concern at the state level?
sending all students to college
establishing minimum standards for schools
opening new universities each year
vocational education for all students
18
The legislative branch of Virginia is a bicameral legislature that consists of –
the House of Burgesses and the Senate
the House of Delegates and the Senate
the House of Representatives and the Senate
the Senate and the Supreme Court
19
State laws are written for all of the following reasons except –
identification of individuals’ issues of concern for the state.
to avoid complying with the Constitution of the United States.
in response to state problems.
the actions requested by interest groups.
20
Bills that pass one house and fail in the second house –
are voted on.
are sent to the governor.
are vetoed.
will not become law.
21
If the Governor of Virginia was asked to give the Queen of England a tour of the Capitol, what role would he fulfill?
Chief of State
Commander in Chief
Chief Administrator
Party Chief
22
What is the division of power between the states and the national government called?
Federalism
Popular sovereignty
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
23
Who prepares a budget for Virginia’s General Assembly?
the state governor
the state legislature
the municipal councils in the state
the U.S. Congress
24
The Virginia legislature is called the—
General Assembly
State Congress
State Assembly
General Congress
25
A riot breaks out in Richmond and the governor is forced to call in the National Guard. The governor is serving as the--
commander-in-chief
party chief
chief administrator
chief legislator
