Review 2024 Midterm Civics Benchmark

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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: Charters of the Virginia Company of London, Declaration of Independence, Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, Virginia Declaration of Rights

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Charters of the Virginia Company of London

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What is missing in the diagram? Options: Congress, Virginia Supreme Court, House of Delegates, House of Representatives

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House of Delegates

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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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What part of the Federal government is responsible for interpreting federal 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 of the county to establish a requirement for all animals to be on a leash. Which legislative body would create this ordinance?

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Board of supervisors

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Which box above outlines the Virginia Constitution Amendment process? Options: 4, 1, 2, 3

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2