3rd Benchmark Test Review

Which document influenced the writing of the Bill of Rights?

• Declaration of Independence
• VA Declaration of Rights
• The Constitution
• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

What process must a person go through to become a citizen of the United States?

• Immigration
• Birth
• Naturalization
• Judicial Review

How many days before an election must a person register to vote that same year?

• 22 Days
• 30 Days
• 14 Days
• 20 Days

Groups of people that share views on an issue and work to convince lawmakers to support their views are called - 

• Interest Groups
• Political Parties
• Federal Reserve
• The Legislative Branch

Which group makes ordinances for county governments?

• City Council
• General Assembly
• Town Council
• Board of Supervisors

The system of government where one branch can limit the power of another branch is called what?

• Separation of Powers
• Judicial Review
• Checks and Balances
• Federalism

Which elected officials are elected using the Electoral College?

• Governor and Lt. Governor
• President and Vice President
• Mayor and Sherriff

Which two amendments protect citizens from unfair action by the government?

• 1st and 5th
• 5th and 10th
• 10th and 14th
• 5th and 14th

When you see the word "unconstitutional", which government process should you think of?

• Naturalization
• Judicial Review
• Federalism
• Representative Government

If the Governor has to call in the National Guard, which role is he fulfilling?

• Chief Legislator
• Chief of State
• Commander in Chief
• Chief Administrator