Benchmark 24-25 Review

Which statement best expresses the principle of "consent of the governed"?

• All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives

• The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year

• No Person except a natural born Citizen . . . shall be eligible to the Office of President

• We the People of the United States...establish this constitution

Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution of the United States in more than 200 years?

• The process of adding amendments is very complex.

• Changes in society are too small to require amendments.

• National laws limit the number of amendments.

• The courts strike down many amendments.

The phrase "We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union..." from the Constitution of the United States, 1787, best refers to —

• national problems caused by outdated laws

• weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation

• failed policies made by foreign officials

• grievances in the Declaration of Independence

Why is community service important in a democratic nation?

• It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers.

• It addresses local needs and serves the public good.

• It helps businesses find and train new employees.

• It removes the national government's duty to improve society.

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

• State judicial branch

• Federal executive branch

• Federal legislative branch

• State executive branch

Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing? A drawing of the President of the United States giving a State of the Union Address, saying "I ask Congress to make a law to expand the national highway system."

• Power to influence legislation

• Ability to veto legislation

• Ability to change judicial decisions

• Power to approve cabinet members

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

• promote public health

• protect consumer rights

• support federal laws

• regulate land use

The principle of federalism gives governmental power to —

• a powerful state government

• a strong confederate government

• the county and local governments

• the national and state governments

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

• Virginia Circuit Court

• Virginia General Assembly

• United States Congress

• Constitution of Virginia

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

• 8 A.M.

• 9 A.M.

• 10 A.M.

• 11 A.M.