SOL Coach Book Final

In a representative democracy, the people rule by-

• making laws

• granting all power to the government

• amending the Constitution

• electing officials to govern for them

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..."

This excerpt from the Declaration of Independence says that governments-

• are given their power by the agreement of the people

• have certain rights that cannot be taken away

• are generally destructive

• are created by God to protect people's rights

"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union,..."

This passage begins the --

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• US Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

The separation of powers helps ensure limited government by-

• dividing powers between the national government and state governments

• dividing powers between state and local governments

• dividing powers among the three branches of the national government

• giving each branch of government separate powers to interpret the Constitution

A bill can be introduced in the House of Representatives by -

• a senator

• anyone, including interest groups and citizens

• a member of the House of Representatives

• either a senator or a member of the House of Reps

President Barack Obama appointed Hillary Clinton to be the Secretary of State.

Which presidential role does this action illustrate?

• Chief of State

• Chief Legislator

• Chief of Party

• Chief Executive

Which part of Virginia's government carries out the laws of the commonwealth?

• The executive branch

• The House of Delegates

• The General Assembly

• The judicial branch

After a bill is introduced into the Virginia House of Delegates, what happens to the bill next?

• It is also introduced into the Senate

• It is debated in conference committee

• It is referred to a committee for consideration

• If is debated on the floor of the House of Delegates

Units of Local Government in Virginia

1. Cities

2. Counties

3. ?

• Municipalities

• Towns

• Districts

• Villages

If an area in Virginia wants to become a city, who grants the charter?

• Virginia Board of Supervisors

• Governor of Virginia

• Voters of Virginia in a general election

• Virginia General Assembly