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Understanding Public Policy and Government

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8th Grade

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Understanding Public Policy and Government
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which branch of government can call a law or executive order unconstitutional?

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

Administrative

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Virginia General Assembly gets its powers from which document?

Virginia Constitution

United States Constitution

Declaration of Independence

Bill of Rights

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many electoral votes does a presidential candidate need to win the Electoral College?

250

270

300

350

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Virginia court called that deals with large civic claims and felony cases?

District Court

Circuit Court

Supreme Court

Family Court

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

List some responsibilities often given to the local government by their state.

Running of local schools

Managing state highways

Overseeing federal elections

Regulating international trade

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is lobbying?

communicating with government officials to persuade them to vote for or against a bill

a method of public protest against government policies

a process of gathering public support for a political candidate

a technique used to influence public opinion through media

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can you vote if you are not a U.S. citizen?

Yes, you can vote if you are not a U.S. citizen.

No, you cannot vote if you are not a U.S. citizen.

Only if you have a green card.

Yes, but only in local elections.

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