SOL Civics Review CE 6-8

What is the name of the legislative branch of Virginia?

• General Legislative Branch

• General Assembly

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

Which is NOT a primary responsibility of state government?

• Promote Safety

• Promote Welfare

• Promote Public Health

• Provide for the Common Defense

Which is NOT a role of a governor?

• Party Chief

• Chief Administrator

• Enforcer of Laws

• Commander-In-Chief

Which of the four levels of state court systems is missing from this list? (Supreme Court, Circuit Courts, District Courts)

• County Courts

• Town Courts

• Court of Appeals

The lawmaking process in Virginia goes from (1. Introducing a bill, 2. Working on committees, 3. ? , 4. Voting on a bill in each house and 5. Sending the bill to the governor to sign.) What is step #3?

• Debating the bill on the floor of each house.

• Sending the bill back to legislators for revisions.

• Putting a bill on the ballot for citizens to vote on.

• Passing the bill into law.

What is the name for the group of individuals that are elected in a county to exercise legislative powers?

• City Council

• School Board

• District Court

• Board of Supervisors

What is one of the elected officials that voters are required to elect in every locality and are considered "constitutional officers"?

• Commissioner of Revenue

• Supreme Court Justice

• Governor

• Board of Supervisor

Which of the following is NOT a way that interest groups influence public policy?

• Identifying Issues

• Lobbying government officials

• Making political campaign contributions

• Filing motions for appeals

What is the best way citizens can make an impact on the law-making process?

• Online surveys

• Direct participation

• Signing petitions

• Watching television ads

What is the name of the elected leader for many cities and towns?

• Governor

• Sheriff

• Manager

• Mayor