SOL Survivor Quiz #11 Study Set

What document established the first form of national government, but failed because it gave too much power to the states?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Statute for Religious Freedom

The constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws is called –

• due process

• arraignment

• judicial review

• the 1st amendment

The Richmond Times-Dispatch: “Governor Taylor criminally charged for accepting large gifts from corporations.”

 

This newspaper headline is an example of which function of the media?

• The government communicating with the public.

• Offering a forum for opposing viewpoints.

• Influencing of Political Action Committees.

• Holding government officials accountable.

In Virginia, a citizen may register to vote in all of the following ways EXCEPT

• at the registrar‘s office.

• by mail-in application.

• online.

• by absentee ballot.

Powers directly stated in the Constitution of the U.S. are called _____________.

• Congressional Powers

• Expressed Powers

• Implied Powers

• Reserved Powers

Which of the following is NOT a primary issue of the Virginia General Assembly?

• Education and Environment

• State Budget and Revenue

• Foreign Policy

• Public Health

In what type of case does a court settle disagreements between two parties to recover damages?

• appeals

• civil

• criminal

• procedural.

In the United States economy, there is a circular flow of what three things between households, businesses, and the government?

• Resources, goods and services, and money

• Resources, stocks, and bonds

• Resources, dividends, and taxes

• Resources, goods, and interest

As the central bank of the United States, the Federal Reserve System does all of the following EXCEPT –

• regulate banking systems and help keep deposits safe.

• make loans to individuals and businesses.

• regulate interest rates to keep inflation low and stable.

• provide financial services to banks and the government.

An individual’s work ethic includes –

• attitudes and behaviors.

• interests and abilities.

• aspirations and skills.

• education and income.