CE.7-8 - SOL Released Questions

Which branch of government has the power to declare Virginia laws unconstitutional?

• State judicial branch

• Federal executive branch

• State executive branch

• Federal legislative branch

The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to-

• promote public health

• support federal laws

• protect consumer rights

• regulate land use

The principle of federalism gives governmental power to-

• The county and local governments

• A strong confederate government

• The national and state governments

• A powerful state government

The powers of the local Virginia governments are granted directly by the-

• Virginia Circuit Court

• Constitution of Virginia

• United States Attorney General

• Constitution of the United States

Which meeting would a person attend to hear only legislation concerning the local county?

• 8 am

• 9 am

• 10 am

• 11 am

Which power is a responsibility of the Virginia General Assembly?

• Exercises judicial review

• Approves the state budget

• Regulates the economy

• Administers state bureaucracy

According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or-

• local governments

• the courts

• political parties

• the states

Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?

• City

• State

• County

• Federal

Which action by the Governor of Virginia is an example of maintaining public safety?

• Delivering a speech to the General Assembly of Virginia

• Sending Virginia's National Guard to help after a disaster

• Working on Virginia's budget with the Secretary of Finance

• Attending a meeting on the Virginia economy

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

• 1, 3, 4, 2

• 2, 4, 1, 3

• 1, 4, 3, 2

• 2, 1, 4, 3