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The right to be treated fairly by the government is called
due process of law
trade between the states
freedom of assembly
freedom of the press
2
Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill is called -
campaigning
consumer sovereignty
lobbying
negotiating
3
This list may require policy decisions by –
local community centers.
local church leaders.
local jury
local government officials.
4
Which step in a criminal case can take place after a verdict has been reached?
The defendant can enter a plea
The accused can be released on bail.
The case can be appealed.
The case can continue to an arraignment.
5
During a flu outbreak, local governments can rely on –
Using the fire dept to rescue the elderly to evacuate.
Use attorney gen office 2hire scientists 2 study the disease
Using the sheriff dept 2 tell people which flu vaccines use.
Using the health department to set up clinics for flu shots.
6
Who decides the cases in the Virginia Court of Appeals?
Both judge and jury
Magistrates
Judges no jury
Jury no judges
7
Which principle elect public officeholders to make laws & conduct govt on the people’s behalf?
Federalism
Representative government
rule of law
Limited government
8
Governor Ralph Norman and President Donald Trump are leaders of what branch of government?
legislative
judicial
executive
administrative
9
Which newspaper headline is a check of the executive branch on the judicial branch.
3
2
1
4
10
Which one shows the correct order of the lawmaking process in the Virginia General Assembly?
A.C 4, 5, 3, 1, 2
A.D 1, 5, 3, 4, 2
A.A 4, 1, 3, 5, 2
A.B 1, 3, 4, 5, 2
11
Approving and impeaching federal judges are powers of the legislative branch over the -
executive branch influencing policy making
none of these
legislative branch influencing policy making
judicial branch influencing policy making
12
How does the judicial branch check the US Congress and the President
judges can declare laws unconstitutional
Judgesconfirm federal judges/justices impeach judges
Judges override presidential vetoes and propose legislation
Propose legislation/laws and confirms judicial appointments
13
Which of the following would most likely be a responsibility of a local government?
Conduct foreign policy
Maintain a military
Coin money
Regulate land use
14
Which is NOT an example of implied power?
regulate education
The power to establish a National Bank
The power to coin money
to create an agency – the Internal Revenue Service
15
Which is NOT a negative effect of rising campaign costs?
Limits opportunities to run for public office.
Wealthy individuals take advantage in campaigning 4 office.
Television stations run more campaign ads.
Politicians must spend more time raising money.
16
What is the government body that makes laws for Virginia?
General Meeting
General Congress
National Caucus
General Assembly
17
A hired manager=VA T.C.C ___ elected = voters or town/city council members.What is the analogy?
Member of the general assembly
District court judges
Member of the VA House of Delegates
Mayor
18
Which states would a candidate focus on during a campaign based on the winner take all system?
Florida, Illinois, and Georgia.
New Jersey, North Carolina, and Virginia
Ohio, Michigan, and Georgia.
California, Texas, and New York
19
All of the following are locally elected positions EXCEPT —
Manager
City Council Member
Mayor
Sheriff
20
What are the students participating in?
Dividing the class into political parties.
Choosing the next President.
Picking electors for the school.
Simulating the election process.
21
Virginia’s legislative branch is the –
House of Burgesses.
General Assembly
Parliament.
Congress.
22
Which scenario demonstrates the media influencing public policy?
Lobbying members of Congress
Discussing the lifestyle of a politician's family
Writing letters to a Congressman
Interviewing politicians about current legislation
23
Which power belongs in the shaded area on the Venn Diagram?
Establish courts
Protect public safety
Ratify constitutional amendments
Issue licenses
24
each county and city has an elected or appointed school board that-
Oversees the operation of the K-12 public schools
Maintais the road and bridge system
Oversees the operation of the JDR
A.Oversees the operation of private schools and colleges
25
Which is a primary responsibility of the reserved for the state level of government?
Entering a treaty internationally .
Providing clinics to do vacinations
sending the military into the sea
regulate interstate commerce
26
Which completes the graphic organizer?
police dept
states
district attorney
cities
27
What is the job of the school board?
Oversees the operation of the JDR.
Oversees the operation of private schools and colleges.
Maintanis the road and bridge system
Oversees the operation of the K-12 public schools
28
According to reading, which level of government can individuals have the greatest influence?
international
national
state
local
29
Who in state gov't administer laws, enforce laws, regulate business, provide services?
judges, justices, and lawyers
political parties and lobbyists
cabinet secretaries, agencies, commissions, and boards
interest groups and individual citizens
30
When police have a good reason to believe a suspect has been involved in a crime, they have-
probable cause
criminal cases
warrants for crimes
criminal cause
31
The landmark case of Marbury v. Madison in 1803 established the concept of -
the Monroe Doctrine
Manifest Destiny
separate but equal facilities for blacks
judicial review
32
What judicial power did the Arizona Supreme Court use in declaring the law unconstitutional?
separation of powers
judicial review
limited government
federalism
33
What best replaces the shaded area of the diagram?
Virginia Military Leaders
Court-Appointed Leaders
Legislative Branch Officials
Executive Branch Officers
34
Which branch is not paired up correctly with its power?
D
C
A
B
35
A person is charged w/ a misdemeanor in a civil case.Which court will most likely try the case?
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
General District Court
36
which power will not be found in a VA charter?
establish schools
establish police depatment
collecting garbage
amend the constitution
37
The information describes
Ways citizens participate in community service.
Qualifications to register to vote
Ways to become a naturalized citizen.
Ways people evaluate political cartoons
38
Which US amendment defines the process of citizenship due process of the national government?
1st Amendment
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
5th Amendment
39
Which powers are specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution?
concurrent
implied
reserved
expressed (enumerated
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What FirstAmendment freedom allowsthe DailyStar to publishopinions thatcriticizethe government?
religion
press
assembly
petition
