Civics Benchmark Review

We the people =

• consent of the governed

• rule of law

• limited government

• president is all-powerful

It is intentionally difficult to add amendments to the Constitution.

• True

• False

The first form of federal government, improved by the Constitution, was the

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Charter of Virginia

If someone is accused of a crime, who can determine their guilt or innocence?

• A jury

• A principal

• A doctor

• A teacher

What helps address local needs and serves the public good?

• Community service

• Jail and Bail

• The US Constitution

• Governor of Virginia

The amount of people serving as each states House Representative is determined by

• state population

• an equal number for all states

• percentage of citizens voting

• the president's home state

A president can help determine national policies by

• passing or vetoing a bill

• voting in an election

• sending troops overseas

• outlawing the Bill of Rights

The state judicial branch has the power to declare Virginia laws unconstitutional.

• True

• False

What did Marbury v Madison establish?

• Judicial Review

• Freedom of Speech

• Separate but Equal

• Innocent until proven guilty

Which term means the national and state governments share power?

• Federalism

• We the People

• Judicial Branch

• Ordinance