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WorksheetsState & Local Government Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Where is the structure of Virginia's government described?
a)
U.S. Constitution
b)
Virginia Constitution
c)
VA Declaration of Rights
d)
VA Statute for Religious Freedom
2.
Which of the following is a power of the Governor of Virginia?
a)
Declaring War
b)
Conducting Foreign Policy
c)
Making Laws
d)
Appointing Cabinet Members
3.
Which level of government has the most power?
a)
State
b)
National
c)
Local
4.
How is the lawmaking process at the state level different from the national?
a)
Committee Work
b)
Floor Debate
c)
Introduction of Bill
d)
Governor Signs Bill
5.
Where do state governments get their power in the U.S. Constitution?
a)
10th Amendment
b)
1st Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
14th Amendment
6.
Which of the following is NOT something the General Assembly makes decisions about?
a)
Education
b)
Environment
c)
Foreign policy
d)
Public Health
7.
Brad is arrested for speeding. The court he goes to first will have what kind of jurisdiction?
a)
Appellate
b)
Concurrent
c)
Original
d)
Limited
8.
Which of the following is the only court where a jury might determine the verdict?
a)
General District
b)
Circuit
c)
Court of Appeals
d)
Supreme Court
9.
How are criminal cases different from civil cases?
a)
Criminal cases involve someone who has broken a law.
b)
Criminal Cases involve people who are in a disagreement, usually over money.
10.
Who is the Plaintiff in the following scenario?
a)
Rebecca Mason
b)
Carl Marks
c)
The Lawyer
d)
The Judge
11.
Why does the General District Court NOT have appellate jurisdiction?
a)
They don't have a jury
b)
They have no lower court to review
c)
State courts can only have one type of jurisdiction
d)
They only deal with criminal cases
12.
How do residents of a city/town choose a mayor?
a)
They are appointed by the governor
b)
The residents of the city/town elect them
c)
They are chosen by the General Assembly
d)
They are chosen by the Governor's Cabinet
13.
The local government in Virginia most likely created this ordinance in order to -
a)
Support federal laws
b)
Protect consumer rights
c)
Promote public health
d)
Regulate land use
14.
Bedford County has decided to set a curfew for juveniles at 12:00. What kind of law is this?
a)
Bill
b)
Rule
c)
Regulation
d)
Ordinance
15.
Where do localities in Virginia get their power?
a)
National Government
b)
U.S. Constitution
c)
General Assembly and Virginia Constitution
16.
Which of the following is not responsible for creating ordinances at the local level?
a)
City Council
b)
Town Council
c)
General Assembly
d)
Board of Supervisors
17.
Which state court is responsible for declaring state laws Unconstitutional?
a)
VA Juvenile Court
b)
VA Supreme Court
c)
VA Court of Appeals
d)
VA Circuit Court
18.
Which role of the governor is Governor McAuliffe demonstrating below? (hint: he is making the State of the Commonwealth Address)
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Chief of Party
c)
Chief Administrator
d)
Chief Legislator
19.
Which of the following describes the Governor acting as Chief Administrator?
a)
Appointing Cabinet Members
b)
Calling up the National Guard
c)
Signing a bill into law
d)
Giving someone an award
20.
During which step is probable cause reviewed in a criminal case?
a)
Accusation
b)
Jail/Bail
c)
Trial
d)
Arraignment
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