Hartman's Civics SOL PREP

What is the electoral college?

• a college where you can study politics 
• a government building where congress members work
• the people who cast the final vote for president
• a place for new presidents to study techniques on how to properly run the country

I was born in the Philippines, my family lives here in the U.S. and my parents are both American citizens, does that mean I am a citizen?

• yes, because both of your parents are American citizens

• no, because you were born in another country

• yes, because you live in this country

• no, because you must be 18 before you can be a citizen

What is Rule of law?

• The principle that states that all laws must follow the constitution
• The principle that states only citizens must follow the laws
• The principle that states congress people are immune to the laws
• The principle that states that no one is above the law

What is are expressed powers?

• powers given to the federal government
• powers given to the state governments
• powers given to the citizens
• powers shared by both state and federal government

How many amendments do we currently have?

• 72
• 17
• 27
• 82

What is a civil case?

• a case where no laws are broken, involving two disagreeing parties
• a case where laws are broken, involving the government 

What are the due process amendments?

• 6 and 12
• 1 and 13
• 3 and 26
• 5 and 14

What jurisdiction does the supreme court have?

• original jurisdiction

• no jurisdiction

• mainly appellate/some original

I live in Virginia, I am a naturalized American citizen, and I am 14 years old, can I vote?

• no, you must be a natural born citizen to vote
• no, you don't meet the age requirement of 18
• yes, you meet all the requirements
• yes, you meet the age requirement of 10

Which political party sways more towards change and innovation?

• democrats
• republicans