Virginia Studies Review

Quarter 3 lesson CSA Review pt 1

By Heather Sorrell

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the political principle of “consent of the governed?”

•  Citizens give authority to the government in exchange for protection of       their rights.

• All office holders are appointed.

• The courts are supreme.

• The government’s powers are limited.

Multiple Choice

The political principle that establishes a system of government in which the people rule is —

• fascism

• democracy

• monarchy

• dictatorship

Multiple Choice

What fundamental political principle is described?

• Consent of the governed

• Limited government

• Representative government

• Rule of law

Process for Amending the U.S. Constitution and Virginia Constitution

Multiple Choice

To date, how many amendments have been added to the United Constitution?

• 25

• 26

• 27

• 28

Multiple Choice

What is the best title for the process shown?

• How the Electoral College Elects a President

• How the U.S. Constitution is Amended

• How the Virginia Constitution is Amended

• How A Bill Becomes A Law

Multiple Choice

What is the best title for the process shown?

• How the Electoral College Elects a President

• How the U.S. Constitution is Amended

• How the Virginia Constitution is Amended

• How A Bill Becomes A Law

​SOL 5A: Functions of Political Parties

Multiple Select

Directions: Click on all of the correct answers.

What are the functions of political parties?

• Recruit and nominate candidates

• Monitor  officeholders

• Help candidates win elections

• Educate others about issues

• Create campaign slogans

​SOL 5D: Campaign Costs and Contributions

Multiple Select

Directions: Click on all of the correct answers

In which ways has the high cost of getting elected changed campaigns for political office? (pick 3)

• Gives issue-oriented special interest groups less influence.

• Limits opportunities to run for office.

• Gives advantages to the wealthier candidates.

• Requires extensive fund-raising activities.

Multiple Choice

Legislative powers specifically listed in the United States Constitution are called—

• implied powers

• expressed powers

• Articles of Confederation

• Virginia Charters

Multiple Choice

Legislative powers that are used to carry out expressed powers are known as—

• concurrent powers

• reserved powers

• implied powers

• exclusive powers

Multiple Choice

What is the best title for the process shown in the diagram?

• Influence of Media on Policy-making   

• Influence of Special Interest Groups

• Lawmaking Process in Congress

• How an Amendment is Ratified

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​SOL 6D: Executive Branch (national government)

Multiple Choice

When the president exercises power as commander-in-chief, he or she is acting as—

• ceremonial head of the government.

• head of the nation’s armed forces.

• representative of all the people

• leader of the political party that controls the executive branch.

Multiple Choice

• Chief Diplomat

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Citizen

Multiple Choice

Representative of all Americans

• Party Chief

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Citizen

• Chief Diplomat

Multiple Choice

At the executive level, what do cabinet departments, agencies,  and regulatory groups do?

• Make laws

• Interpret and execute the laws

• Determine if laws are constitutional

• Give the State of the Union Address

Multiple Choice

Who is the head of the executive branch in the state of Virginia?

• Governor
• Justice
• President
• Senator

Multiple Choice

Executive branch officers include the lieutenant governor and the-

• Representative
• Supreme Court Justice
• Attorney General
• Cabinet

Multiple Choice

How long of a term do the governor and his officers serve?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Multiple Choice

The legislative branch of government in Virginia is known as-

• Congress
• General Assembly
• Supreme Court
• House of Delegates

Multiple Choice

All powers of local governments in VA are given to them by-

• Acts of Congress and the US Constitution
• Acts of the General Assembly and the VA Constitution
• Acts of the governor and VA Declaration of Rights
• Acts of the president and the US Constitution

Multiple Choice

What is the highest court in Virginia?

• Circuit Courts
• Court of Appeals
• District Courts
• Supreme Court

Multiple Choice

How many levels of court are there in Virginia?

• 2
• 6
• 4
• 3

Multiple Choice

The separation between national and state government is called-

• Federalism
• Democracy
• Government
• Libertarianism

Multiple Choice

The chart lists the primary issues in the legislative process at what level of government?

• Local

• State

• National

• Parliamentary

Multiple Choice

The United States Constitution establishes a federal form of government in which the—

• A  national government is supreme.

• state government has the final say.

• national and state constitutions are equal.

• national laws and state laws must agree.

Multiple Choice

Which level of government is supreme according to the Constitution of the United States?

• national

• state

• local

Multiple Choice

What type of power does the Constitution give to state governments?

• Concurrent
• Expressed
• Reserved

Multiple Choice

What is being described?
"Conducts foreign policy, regulates commerce, and provides for the common defense"

• Responsibilities of state governments
• Responsibilities of the national government
• Responsibilities of the armed forces
• Responsibilities of Santa Claus

Multiple Choice

What would be the best title for the chart ?

• The Executive Branch

• Checks and Balances

• Primary Responsibilities of Government

• Reserved Powers

Multiple Choice

What is the best title for the process shown in the diagram?

• A   Influence of Media on Policy-making

• Influence of Special Interest Groups

• Lawmaking Process in the Virginia General Assembly

• Lawmaking Process in Congress

Multiple Choice

The chart lists the primary issues in the legislative process at what level of government?

• Local

• State

• National

• Parliamentary

Multiple Choice

In Virginia counties, cities, and towns, who may be hired by the elected legislative branch to oversee the operations of local government?

• Commissioner of Revenue

• Sheriff

• Treasurer

• Manager

Multiple Choice

In Virginia towns, who exercises legislative powers, enacts ordinances, and adopts an annual budget?

• Board of supervisors

• Town council

• City council

• Treasurer

Multiple Choice

Who is the local legislative body in counties responsible for passing laws for the county?

• Clerk of the Circuit Court

• Treasurer

• Elected Council

• Elected board of supervisors

Multiple Choice

Who is the local legislative body in independent cities and incorporated towns?

• Clerk of the Circuit Court

• Treasurer

• Elected council

• Elected board of supervisors