State & Local Government Test Review

Where is the structure of Virginia's government described?

• U.S. Constitution
• Virginia Constitution
• VA Declaration of Rights
• VA Statute for Religious Freedom

Which of the following is a power of the Governor of Virginia?

• Declaring War
• Conducting Foreign Policy
• Making Laws
• Appointing Cabinet Members

Which level of government has the most power?

• State 
• National 
• Local

How is the lawmaking process at the state level different from the national?

• Committee Work
• Floor Debate
• Introduction of Bill
• Governor Signs Bill

Where do state governments get their power in the U.S. Constitution?

• 10th Amendment
• 1st Amendment
• 5th Amendment
• 14th Amendment

Which of the following is NOT something the General Assembly makes decisions about?

• Education
• Environment
• Foreign policy
• Public Health

Brad is arrested for speeding.  The court he goes to first will have what kind of jurisdiction?

• Appellate
• Concurrent
• Original 
• Limited

Which of the following is the only court where a jury might determine the verdict?

• General District
• Circuit
• Court of Appeals
• Supreme Court

How are criminal cases different from civil cases?

• Criminal cases involve someone who has broken a law.
• Criminal Cases involve people who are in a disagreement, usually over money.

Who is the Plaintiff in the following scenario?

• Rebecca Mason
• Carl Marks
• The Lawyer
• The Judge