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CIVICS SOL REVIEW
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1
Which amendment defines citizenship?
16th
14th
2
How do you know the differences in candidates?
Listen to Fox News
Read their platform
3
The Zika virus is an example of a
Academic
Pandemic
4
Which branch consists of Congress and makes the laws?
Legislative
Judicial
5
Factors predicting which citizens will vote:
Height, weight, and hair color
Education, Age, Income
6
The role of the governor is the same as the president except...
Chief of the Party
Chief Diplomat
7
Which level of government conducts foreign policy and provides for the common defense?
state
national
8
Which branch exercises the power of Judicial Review?
Judicial
Legislative
9
What is the preamble for?
expresses concern
Sets forth goals and purposes
10
Seeking to influence legislators to introduce a bill or vote a certain way is
Lobbying
Campaigning
11
Which branch prepares the annual budget. Hint: the President
Judicial
Executive
12
Obey laws and pay taxes
duty
responsibility
13
ALL powers of local governments are given to them by the
U.S. Constitution
Constitution of Virginia & General Assembly
14
In Virginia government, the executive branch is headed by the
Governor
President
15
Wealthy people had an advantage to running for office, so Congress passed the
Political Actions Committee
Campaign Finance Reform
16
Combining human, natural, capital, and entrepreneurship resources to make goods and services is
Production
Consumption
17
Which level of government is responsible for promoting public health, safety, and welfare?
national
state
18
The Virginia Declaration of Rights served as a model for
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
19
Which Supreme Court case established Judicial Review?
Marbury v. Madison
Madison v. Mulberry
20
One reason why people don't vote.
Lack of interest (apathy)
No ride to the polls
21
Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials. ) email, write, call
Assembly
Petition
22
The division of power between the states and the national government is
Circular Flow
Federalism
23
Only citizens who register may participate in elections.
FALSE
TRUE
24
In Virginia, you can only get a jury or judge trial at the
District Court
Circuit Court
25
Water, animals, minerals, trees are all examples of what type of resource.
Capital
Natural
26
Not all counties and cities are given the same powers. Cities have _____ listing their powers.
Charters
Corporations
27
What determines the price of a goods or service?
Incentives
Supply and Demand
28
Document requires sheriff, clerk of court, commissioner of revenue and treasure to be elected?
Virginia Constitution
U.S. Constitution
29
In Virginia government, the legislative branch is
General Assembly
Congress
30
How do you amend the VA Constitution?
Proposal by General Assembly and ratified by VA voters
The people directly vote to change it.
31
Radford City has an elected ______________ who makes the ordinances (laws).
City Council
Board of Supervisors
32
The people are the source of any and all governmental power.
Consent of the governed
Democracy
33
Each Virginia COUNTY has an elected ______________ who makes ordinances (laws).
Board of Directors
Board of Supervisors
34
During the arraignment, the judge will ask you how you plead. Guilty or Not Guilty
TRUE
FALSE
35
A civil case is a disagreement between two parties to recover damages or money.
FALSE
TRUE
36
What is a strategy for evaluating campaign speeches for accuracy?
Separating fact from opinion
Don't believe a word they say
37
Tensions exist when federal mandates require state actions without
guidance from the President
adequate funding $$$
38
The Judicial Branch in Virginia is exercised by a court system of 4 levels and a magistrate.
FALSE
TRUE
39
What is an op-ed piece in the newspaper?
Lists who died
Article expressing personal opinion
40
Which one is a way for citizens to participate in community service?
Volunteer to support the League of Women Voters
Get a paid internship at Volvo
41
In the law making process, what comes after working in a committee?
Voting on the bill in each house
Debate on the floor of each house
42
Which U.S. Court can you have a judge or jury trial?
U.S. District
U.S. Court of Appeals
43
______________ is using of goods and services which is determined by customer preference.
Distribution
Consumption
44
The purpose of political parties are to
Vote on candidates
recruit candidates & win elections
45
A mayor is elected to execute the ordinances, but a ________________ can be hired to help.
Assistant Mayor
Manager
46
The power not given to the national gov't in the U.S. Constitution is ________ for the states.
Expressed
Reserved
47
"Certain unalienable right" such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is a part of
U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
48
What does Democracy mean?
part of a movement
The people rule
49
In a criminal trial, after the arraignment, what happens next? ABATA!
Arrest
Trial
50
To ensure domestic tranquility and provide for the common defense is part of the
Bill of Rights
Preamble of the U.S. Constitution
51
Vote and stay informed
duty
responsibility
52
Mass Media plays an important role in government.
TRUE
FALSE
53
When the court declares acts of Congress to be unconstitutional, this is the Judicial Branch
checking the Executive Branch
checking the Legislative Branch
54
When the President is speaking at a graduation ceremony, he is exercises power as
Chief of State
Chief Citizen
55
Which document guarantees equality with majority rule and minority protected?
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
56
Powers specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution, like creating a post office are
Expressed Powers
Implied Powers
57
What is given up when a choice is made?
Valuable resources
Opportunity Cost
58
How do you amend the U.S. Constitution?
Proposal by 2/3 Congress - Ratified by 3/4 States
The people vote to change the Constitution
59
Which branch raises money through taxes?
Executive
Legislative
60
How do we elect the President of the U.S. which is a winner-take-all system?
Electoral College
Popular Vote
61
Congress overrides a veto from the President is an example of
Federalism
Checks and Balances
62
The U.S. Constitution in Articles I, II, and III defines the powers of the 3 branches of gov't.
Separation of Power
Checks and Balances
63
What role is President Trump acting in this picture?
Chief Diplomat
Chief Executive