Civics Unit 5 Quiz

The image best describes which principle

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Government Powers

Which of the following is a power of the national government?

• Promote public health and safety

• Provide for common defense

• Create laws

• Collect taxes

Which of the following is a power of the state government?

• Promote public health and safety

• Provide for common defense

• Create laws

• Collect taxes

Ms. Bland is suing Ms. Bennett for not paying back the $500 she owes her. Which of the following courts would have original jurisdiction in this case?

• Circuit Court

• VA Court of Appeals

• VA Supreme Court

• General District Court/ Small Claims Court

1. Which of the following are part of the Virginia Legislative Branch? (Select 2)

• House of Delegates

• U.S. Senate

• House of Representatives

• VA Senate

1. The head of the Virginia executive branch is the–

• Attorney General

• President

• Governor

• Mayor

Which of the following state officials is most similar to the Vice President?

• Attorney General

• Lieutenant Governor

• Governor

• Secretary of State

1. Which of the following steps of the state legislative process occurs immediately after a bill is introduced in the VA Senate?

• The bill is sent to the appropriate committee to be reviewed and revised.

• The bill is signed by the governor and becomes a law.

• The bill is voted on by the Va. Senate before being sent to the House of Delegates.

• The bill is sent to the Va. Supreme Court to ensure that it does not violate the Va. Constitution.

Which of the following is NOT an elected position lasting 4 years in the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• VA Supreme Court Justice

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General

• Governor

Which statement best explains the relationship between the federal government and state governments when the federal government issues a federal mandate?

• The federal government provides all funding necessary for enforcing any mandate/law, saving the states from having to pay the costs.

• The federal government may require states to implement the mandate/law without providing the necessary funding, forcing states to pay the costs.

• States can ignore the federal mandate/law if the federal government does not provide adequate funding, forcing the nation to pay the costs.

• State governments do not have to comply with the federal mandate/law unless they want to, forcing the President to intervene.