Foundations of Government

Foundations of Government

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Multiple Choice

The principle of federalism gives government power to -

• a strong confederate government

• the county and local governments

• the national and state government

• a powerful state government

Multiple Choice

Which phrase best completes this diagram?

• the number of political districts

• voter registration

• the number of state senators

• State population

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• Ensure domestic peace

• Establish justice

• provide defense

• Form a union

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• consent of the governed

• democracy

• rule of law

• popular sovereignty

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• concurrent and reserved powers

• checks and balances

• popular sovereignty

• representative democracy

Multiple Choice

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

• the courts

• political parties

• the states

• local governments

Multiple Choice

Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?

• City

• County

• Federal

• State

Multiple Choice

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

• Attending a meeting on the Virginia economy

• Sending Virginia's National Guard to help after a disaster

• Working on Virginia's budget with the Secretary of Finance

• Delivering a speech to the General Assembly of Virginia

Multiple Choice

Which legal process does this headline describe?

• Judicial review

• Civil trial

• Criminal prosecution

• Legislative proceeding

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The primary responsibility of state government is to--

• conduct foreign relations with other countries.

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

• interpret the U.S. Constitution

• enforce federal laws.

Multiple Choice

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

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Freedom of Religion

• Limited Government

Multiple Choice

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

• national

• city

• state

• county

Multiple Choice

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

Group of answer choices

• Executive

• Judicial

• Federal

• Legislative

Multiple Choice

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

• Socialism

• Consent of the Governed

• Democracy

• 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:

• Consent of the Governed

• Democracy

• Rule of Law

• Representative Government

Multiple Choice

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

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Constitution of the United States

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

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What does the Preamble to the Constitution express?

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

• Defines the relationship between national and state governments.

• Sets forth the goals and purposes of the government

• 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?

• The process of adding amendments is very complex.

• Changes in society are too small to require amendments.

• National laws limit the number of amendments.

• The courts strike down many amendments.

Multiple Choice

To which process does the diagram above refer?

• amendment of the Virginia Constitution

• how elections are conducted in Virginia

• how a judge is approved

• how a bill becomes a law in Virginia