Civics SOL Review Part 4

What is required before a citizen can vote in Virginia?

• Obey Laws including: Pay taxes, serve in armed forces if called, serve on a jury or as a witness in court when summoned

• Citizen of the United States, Resident of Virginia and precinct, 18 years old by day of election

• Be of 18 years old and pass Citizenship Test

• Checks and Balances

How is the slate of electors in the Electoral College selected? What determines the number of electors?

• Electors chosen by popular vote / the number is based on Congressional representation

• According to number of precincts within State

• Given out by The Supreme Court and Judicial Branch

• Taxes & Income

What is the Process for amending the United States Constitution?

• Introduce, Committees, Debate, Vote, Approve/Veto

• Public Vote

• Go to the Registrar's office, apply by mail (forms are at DMV or Other designated sites), or online

• Requires action from Congress or a convention of the states - then ratification by the states

What does bicameral mean?

• Having two houses (such as house of representatives and Congress)

• having Two cameras

• General Assembly

• The Electoral College & Supreme Court

According to the Constitution what are the national government's primary responsibilities?

• Conduct foreign policy, regulate commerce, provide housing

• Conduct National Policy, regulate commerce, provide for the common defense

• Conduct foreign policy, stop commerce, provide for the common defense

• Conduct foreign policy, regulate commerce, provide for the common defense

How can one register to vote in Virginia?

• Be atleast 18 years old, a legal resident for 3-5 years, be able to speak read and write English, pass Citizenship Test, take the oath of Citizenship

• Go to the Registrar's office, apply by mail (forms are at DMV or other designated sites), or Online

• Ask Local Mayor Nicely

• Obery laws including: pay taxes, serve in armed forces if called, serve on a jury or as a witness if summoned

What part of the Constitution defines the separation of powers for the national government?

• Articles I, II, & III

• 1st Amendment of the Constitution

• The Preamble

• Articles of Confederation

What is the process where electors meet to vote for president and vice president called?

• Electoral College

• Lobbying & Interest Groups

• Supreme Court Hearing

• Presidential Election

Are there more or less voters participating in local elections than voters in presidential Election

• More (more people vote)

• Less (less People vote)

• About the same % of people vote in both elections

• There isn't enough data to tell

What role does the "Chief Diplomat" perform? Who is the Chief Diplomat?

• American Foreign Policy leader, Senator selected by Congress

• American Foreign Policy Leader, The President

• American Foreign Policy Leader, Each State has their own

• American Foreign Policy Leader, There is no particular Chief Diplomat