Sol CE 9A

What is the correct sequence for the law-making process in the General Assembly?

• 2, 1, 4, 3

• 1, 3, 4, 2

• 2, 4, 1, 3

• 1, 4, 3, 2

The table shows various issues that must be addressed in the legislative process in Virginia.  Improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay would be addressed as an issue of —

• Environment

• State Budget

• Revenue

• Education

A riot breaks out in Richmond over a new state law that just went into effect, and the governor is forced to call in the National Guard.  The governor is serving as the —

• chief legislator

• commander-in-chief

• chief administrator

• party chief

The U.S. Constitution begins with the words "We the People" establishing the idea that power comes from us not the government itself or those we choose to lead. What principle best explains this?

• Rule of Law

• Federalism

• Consent of the Governed

• Lobbying

A U.S. Citizen may not be held or arrested without evidence of a crime being committed? This statement best relates to what principle of the U.S. government?

• Rule of Law

• Judicial Review

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

Every November individuals from all over the country participate in local, state, and national elections. This process is an example of what principle in action?

• Separation of Powers

• Due Process

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

New York Supervisor Melinda Wormuth was arrested today on allegations that she accepted cash payments for lobbying in support of MMA. This headline best provides an example of what principle of government?

• Reserved Powers

• Representative Government

• Democracy

• Rule of Law

Democracy means rule by the...

• Chosen

• Appointed

• Government

• People

What principle states that citizens give authority to the government in exchange for the protection of their rights.

• Rule of Law

• Representative Government

• Limited Government

• Consent of the Governed

What principle states that everyone, including government officials, must follow the law?

• Democracy

• Rule of Law

• Representative Government

• Consent of the Governed