Civics SOL Review 1

Which of these is the Branch of Government that enforces the laws? 

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Executive

The _________________________ Branch of our government makes sure our laws are fair.

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive

What are the two parts of our Congress?

• The Station and the House
• The Senate and the House of Representatives
• The President and the Vice President

Formally declares war.

• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• All 3 branches

The two-party system favored by the Electoral College requires a candidate to win at least how many electoral votes to win the presidential election?

• 170
• 435
• 538
• 270

What are the qualification to vote?

• live in the U.S., resident of the state/city, 18 or older
• live in the U.S. resident of the state/city, 21 or older
• U.S. Citizen, resident of the state/city and 18 or older.

ALL political parties are similar in that, 

• they all appeal to the political center
• reflect both liberal and conservative viewpoints
• are organized to win elections
• they help candidates win elections

The form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by the ______.

• Virginia Constitution

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

Head of the executive branch in a city or town that is ELECTED

• Manager
• Clerk
• Mayor
• Treasurer

What is the legislature of Virginia called?

• House of Burgesses

• General Assembly

• State Council