Branches of Government and Political Principles

Which branch of government has the power to approve the budget?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government has the power to review laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government includes the Virginia Circuit Court?

• State Legislative

• Federal Executive

• State Judicial

• Federal Legislative

Which political principle is demonstrated when the judicial branch declares a law unconstitutional?

• Rule of law

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty

• Consent of the governed

In the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln shares the message that "government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." This quote relates to which political principle?

• Rule of law

• Separation of powers

• Consent of the governed

• Democracy

When Judge Judy gets fined for a traffic violation, which political principle is occurring?

• Limited government

• Due process

• Checks and balances

• Rule of law

"House impeaches Clinton" This headline is an example of which political principle?

• Judicial review

• Checks and balances

• Limited government

• Consent of the governed

Which branch of government includes the General Assembly?

• State Legislative

• Federal Legislative

• State Judicial

• Federal Executive

• State Executive

Which political principle ensures that citizens have the right to a speedy trial with an impartial jury?

• Rule of law

• Representative government

• Separation of powers

• Due process

Which branch of government has the power to override vetoes?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial