Civics SOL Review

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In general, the legislative power is the power of government to do what? Options: Pass bills, Make laws, Declare war, Spend money

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Make laws

Front

Under the Constitution, which branch has the power to say that a law is unconstitutional? Options: Congressional, Executive, Judicial, Legislative

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Judicial

Front

The division of the national government into THREE BRANCHES is called -

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separation of powers

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The courts check Congress when the judges/justices -

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declare acts of Congress unconstitutional

Front

Virginia's main trial courts are its -

Back

circuit court

Front

In order for our legal system to work, a citizen must -

Back

serve on a jury when called

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Political parties offer a way for -

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citizens to participate in the political process

Front

What kind of party system characterizes the American political process? Options: A two-party system, A three-party system, A four-party system, A six-party system

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A two-party system

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To vote in Virginia, you must -

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register

Front

Virginia has the same number of elector votes as it has members of the -

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U.S. Congress