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Foundations of Government

Foundations of Government

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The principle of federalism gives government power to -

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a strong confederate government

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the county and local governments

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the national and state government

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a powerful state government

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Which phrase best completes this diagram?

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the number of political districts

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voter registration

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the number of state senators

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State population

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Ensure domestic peace

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Establish justice

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provide defense

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Form a union

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consent of the governed

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democracy

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rule of law

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popular sovereignty

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concurrent and reserved powers

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checks and balances

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popular sovereignty

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representative democracy

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According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or -

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the courts

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political parties

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the states

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local governments

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Multiple Choice

Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?

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City

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County

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Federal

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State

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Multiple Choice

Which action by the Governor of Virginia is an example of maintaining public safety?

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Attending a meeting on the Virginia economy

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Sending Virginia's National Guard to help after a disaster

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Working on Virginia's budget with the Secretary of Finance

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Delivering a speech to the General Assembly of Virginia

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Which legal process does this headline describe?

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Judicial review

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Civil trial

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Criminal prosecution

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Legislative proceeding

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Multiple Choice

The primary responsibility of state government is to--

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conduct foreign relations with other countries.

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promote the public health, safety, education and welfare of its citizens.

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interpret the U.S. Constitution

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enforce federal laws.

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The power used by the executive branch, shown above, is an example of

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Checks and Balances

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Federalism

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Freedom of Religion

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Limited Government

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Multiple Choice

The Constitution of the United States establishes a federal form of government in which the _______________ government is supreme.

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national

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city

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state

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county

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Multiple Choice

If a law is unclear, which branch of government has the power to interpret what it means?

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Executive

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Judicial

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Federal

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Legislative

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Multiple Choice

People elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf. This is called:

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Socialism

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Consent of the Governed

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Democracy

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Representative Government

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Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do. This is known as:

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Consent of the Governed

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Democracy

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Rule of Law

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Representative Government

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Which early American document is the best title for the diagram above?

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Virginia Declaration of Rights

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Constitution of the United States

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Articles of Confederation

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Declaration of Independence

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What does the Preamble to the Constitution express?

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Explains that the people have the right and power to govern themselves.

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Defines the relationship between national and state governments.

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Sets forth the goals and purposes of the government

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Explains why the United States became an independent country.

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Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution of the United States in more than 200 years?

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The process of adding amendments is very complex.

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Changes in society are too small to require amendments.

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National laws limit the number of amendments.

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The courts strike down many amendments.

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To which process does the diagram above refer?

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amendment of the Virginia Constitution

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how elections are conducted in Virginia

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how a judge is approved

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how a bill becomes a law in Virginia

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