VA Government

Which of the following is a function of the executive branch?

• Writing legislation

• Administering the law

• Challenging legislation in court

• Repeating the law

Which of the following reasons best explains why Congress enacted the War Powers Resolution in 1973?

• To grant the president unrestricted authority to send troops abroad.

• To allow the president unlimited war powers.

• To require Congress to authorize funding for the military.

• To limit the president’s ability to commit troops to an undeclared war.

Which constitutional principle does judicial review reflect?

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• checks and balances

• federalism

Which of the following is a way in which you can register to vote in Virginia?

• DMV

• Online

• Voter registration office

• All of the above

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the Virginia General Assembly?

• A) Enforcing state laws

• B) Interpreting state laws

• C) Creating state laws

• D) Overseeing federal laws

What is the term length for a member of the Virginia House of Delegates?

• A) 1 year

• B) 2 years

• C) 4 years

• D) 6 years

Who is the current Governor of Virginia?

• A) Ralph Northam

• B) Terry McAuliffe

• C) Glenn Youngkin

• D) Bob McDonnell

Which of the following courts is the highest in the Virginia judicial system?

• A) Circuit Court

• B) Court of Appeals

• C) Supreme Court of Virginia

• D) District Court

What is the primary role of the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia?

• A) Head of the Virginia National Guard

• B) President of the Virginia Senate

• C) Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court

• D) Speaker of the House of Delegates

Which document serves as the foundation for Virginia's state government?

• A) The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• B) The Virginia Constitution

• C) The Articles of Confederation

• D) The U.S. Constitution