Civics SOL Review #1

Front

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

Back

Make laws

Front

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

Back

Judicial

Front

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

Back

separation of powers

Front

The courts check Congress when the judges/justices -

Back

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

Front

Political parties offer a way for -

Back

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

Back

A two-party system

Front

To vote in Virginia, you must -

Back

register

Front

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

Back

U.S. Congress