Benchmark Review

Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution of the United States in more than 200 years?

• The process of adding amendments is complex

• Changes in society are too small to require amendments

• National laws limit the number of amendments

• The courts strike down many amendments.

A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by —

• Paying an income tax

• Serving in the military

• Obeying the state law

• Serving on a jury

Why is community service important in a democratic nation?

• It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers

• It addresses local needs and serves the public good

• It helps businesses find and train new employees

• It removes the national government's duty to improve society

This action is one way the president can influence —

• National policies

• Judicial Review

• Foreign Affairs

• International Trade

Which branch of government has the power to declare Virginia laws unconstitutional?

• State Judicial branch

• Federal executive branch

• Federal legislative branch

• State executive branch

Number of members is based on           ?        

Which phrase completes this diagram?

• State population

• The number of state senators

• Voter registration

• The number of political districts

In which court case did the United States Supreme Court establish the power of judicial review?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

• Plessy v. Ferguson

The principle of federalism gives governmental power to —

• A powerful state government

• a strong confederate government

• central economy

• the national and state governments

The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to —

• promote public health

• protect consumer rights

• support federal laws

• regulate land use

Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?

• Power to influence legislation

• Ability to veto legislation

• Ability to change judicial decisions

• Power to approve cabinet members