The powers of the governor are:

• expressed in the Bill of Rights.

• listed in the Constitution of Virginia.

• approved by Congress.

• declared by the Supreme Court.

How does the governor influence policy making in Virginia?

• By signing and vetoing bills

• By appointing and nominating officials

• By granting pardons

• By passing the biennial budget

Which court in Virginia is the only court to use juries?

• Virginia Supreme Court

• Virginia Court of Appeals

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

A court hearing in which probable cause is reviewed is called:

• a plea bargain.

• an arraignment.

• a trial.

• a summons.

When interest groups try to influence the decisions of policymakers, they are:

• campaigning

• demonstrating

• canvassing

• lobbying

Mass media include television, radio, newspapers, magazines and – –

• libraries

• telephones

• the Internet

• conferences

Which document lists the powers of the city of Richmond, Virginia?

• The Constitution of Virginia

• The Constitution of The United States

• A Charter

• An Ordinance

Laws passed by counties, towns, and cities are called?

• ordinance

• statutes

• charters

• decrees

The type of economy a country has is determined by the:

• amount of government involvement in economic decision-making.

• number of consumers and producers in the marketplace.

• profit motive of its people.

• vote of its citizens.

The right of private property is protected by:

• the First Amendment.

• the Federal Reserve System.

• government securities.

• negotiated contracts.