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WorksheetsCivics and Economics Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 6mins
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Class
Date
1.
In a criminal case, a jury determines,
a)
how much money one person needs to pay another person
b)
whether someone is guily of breaking the law
c)
the best way to settle a disagreement between two people
d)
whether a person's plea can be accepted
2.
Scheduled Meetings
General Assembly- 8:00
Disctric Courts -9:00
Board of Supervisors - 10:00
Governor - 11:00
Which meeting would a person attend to hear only legislation concerning the local community?
General Assembly- 8:00
Disctric Courts -9:00
Board of Supervisors - 10:00
Governor - 11:00
Which meeting would a person attend to hear only legislation concerning the local community?
a)
8:00
b)
9:00
c)
10:00
d)
11:00
3.
The powers of local Virginia governments are granted directly by the-
a)
Virginai Circuit Court
b)
Constitution of Virginia
c)
United States Attorney General
d)
Constitution of the United States
4.
The principle of federalism gives govermental power to-
a)
the national and state governments
b)
the county and local governments
c)
the national and local governments
d)
a powerful state government
5.
Ordinance 617: Smoking is herby banned in all public buildings.
The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to-
The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to-
a)
promote public health
b)
support federal laws
c)
protect consumer rights
d)
regulate land use
6.
In which court case did the United States Supreme Court establish the power of judicial review?
a)
Dred Scott v. Sanford
b)
Brown v. Board of Education
c)
Marbury v. Madison
d)
Plessy v. Ferguson
7.
President of the United States says-
I ask Congress to make a law to expand the national highway system.
Which executive power is being demonstrated?
I ask Congress to make a law to expand the national highway system.
Which executive power is being demonstrated?
a)
Power to influence legislation.
b)
Ability to veto legislation.
c)
Power to approve cabinet members.
d)
Ability to change judicial decisions.
8.
Which branch of the government has the power to declare Virginia laws unconstitutional?
a)
State judicial branch
b)
Federal executive branch
c)
State executive branch
d)
Federal legislative branch
9.
President Vetoes a Legislative Bill
This action is one way the president can influence-
This action is one way the president can influence-
a)
judicial review
b)
foreign affairs
c)
international trade
d)
national policies
10.
House of Representatives
Number of members is based on?
Number of members is based on?
a)
state population
b)
the number of political districts
c)
voter registration
d)
the number of state senators
11.
Why is community service important in a democratic society?
a)
It helps busineses find and train new employees.
b)
It addresses local needs and serves the public good.
c)
It lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers.
d)
It removes the national government's duty to improve society.
12.
A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by-
a)
serving in the military
b)
paying an income tax
c)
serving on a jury
d)
obeying the state laws
13.
We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union...
-Constitution of the United States, 1787
This phrase best refers to the-
-Constitution of the United States, 1787
This phrase best refers to the-
a)
failed policies made by foreign officials.
b)
grievances in teh Declaration of Independence.
c)
national problems caused by outdated laws.
d)
weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation.
14.
Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution of the United States in more than 200 years?
a)
The process of adding amendments is very complex.
b)
The courts strike down many amendments.
c)
National laws limit the number of amendments.
d)
Changes in society are too small to require amendments.
15.
Which action will the government take when it needs more money?
a)
hold elections
b)
lower prices
c)
increase taxes
d)
hire workers
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