Virginia Civics and Economics

The job of the VA Supreme Court is to ______________ the laws.

• Enforce

• Make

• Interpret

• Ignore

One of the main architects of this building was:

• Patrick Henry

• Benjamin Franklin

• Frank Lloyd Wright

• Thomas Jefferson

There are only two ways to become a United States citizen. They are:

• Death

  Birth

• Know someone in the US

  Birth

• Birth

  Naturalization

• Pay someone off

  Pretend to be a citizen

What is an individual with certain rights and duties under a government, and who by birth or choice, owes allegiance to that government called?

• Citizen

• Politician

• Magician

• Obstretrician

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition, and the rights guaranteed by due process and equal protection of the laws?

• 14th

• 5th

• 1st

• 21st

What is the name of the document that establishes and protects a citizen's fundamental rights and liberties (freedoms)?

• Birth Certificate

• Magna Carta

• Death Certificate

• Constitution

Which amendment protects a citizen from being held for committing a crime unless they have been charged by the police, and also guarantees due process?

• 21st

• 1st

• 14th

• 5th

If you fulfill these DUTIES:

1. Obey the laws

2. Pay taxes

3. Defend our nation in the armed forces

4. Serve on a jury or as a witness in court

You are fulfilling the duties of_____.

• a teacher

• a parent

• a citizen

• an alien

When you contribute to the common good by registering to vote, voting, holding an elective office, communicating with government officials to influence government actions, serving as a volunteer in appointed government positions, participating in a political campaign, staying informed of correct events, and respecting others' rights to an equal voice in government you are:

• Babysitting a sibling

• Fulfilling civic responsibilities by choice

• Planning on starting a family

• Immigrating to another country

Trustworthiness, courtesy and respect for the rights of others, respect for the law, patriotism, being an informed voter, and participation in school or your community are all _______.

• Really bad things to do

• Personal traits of a good citizen

• Rules for a good marriage

• Ways to run everybody off and out of your life