Mid Year Government Flashcard

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Lawmakers legislate in response to ---

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problems and issues in the community

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Which document extended the rights of Englishmen to colonists? Options: Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, Charters of the Virginia Company of London, Virginia Declaration of Rights, Declaration of Independence

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Charters of the Virginia Company of London

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Fill in the Blanks in the Chart Below: House of Representatives & Virginia Senate

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House of Representatives & Virginia Senate

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What is the President's annual speech to Congress in which he gives legislative guidance?

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State of the Union Address

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Which Virginia court has only appellate jurisdiction?

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Court of Appeals of Virginia

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What part of the Government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

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United States Supreme Court

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Which document gives cities, towns, and counties in Virginia their power to govern?

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Virginia Constitution

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What do you call laws passed by cities, towns, and counties?

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Ordinances

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Why was the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution written?

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It explains the purposes of federal government.

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An ordinance has been created by the legislative body in the county. Which legislative body would create this ordinance?

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Board of Supervisors