A body of people, living in a defined territory, organized politically, and with the power to make and enforce law without the consent of a higher authority is called a(n)

In a(n) __________________________democracy, a small group of people are chosen by the people to act as representatives for the people.

In a(n) ________________ democracy, the will of the people is converted into law directly by the people.

All of the following are ways that power in government is divided geographically except:

All of the following are responsibilities of a citizen except:

All of the following are duties of a citizen of the United States except:

All of the following are principles from England that influenced our Founding Fathers?

All of the following are influential English documents where our Founding Fathers received ideas for a Bill of Rights except:

Which of the following Enlightenment philosophers influenced Thomas Jefferson the most?

What was the first government put into place in the newly independent United States of America?

All of the following are characteristics of the Virginia Plan except:

All of the following are important characteristics of the New Jersey Plan except:

What compromise was formed to combine the Virginia Plan with the New Jersey Plan?

The 3/5ths Compromise was used to settle what issue?

Where are the 6 goals that our Founding Fathers addressed in the Constitution?

Which of the following articles explains the legislative branch of government?

Which of the following articles sets up the structure of the executive branch?

Which of the following articles sets up the judicial branch?

All of the following are principles placed in the Constitution except:

In order to propose an amendment, both houses of Congress must agree by a ________ vote to propose an amendment.

________________________ is the division of power between state and local government.

What powers are delegated to the National government and spelled out in the Constitution?

In Article VI of the Constitution, what clause makes the United States Constitution the "supreme law of the land?"

When a fugitive from justice in one State is returned to that State, this is called

All of the following are qualifications to become a member of the House of Representatives except:

What is the term used for the drawing of district lines to the advantage of the political party that controls the state legislature?

How are representatives determined for each state?

How many years does a United States Senator serve?

What clause is written in the Constitution that gives Congress the right to implied powers?

What two nonlegislative powers does the Senate have in regards to their executive powers?

Which body of Congress brings up charges of the President in the impeachment process?

Which body of Congress decides the vice president if their is no majority of electoral votes?

Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?

What happens to a bill that is buried deep in a committee?

How does the Senate end a filibuster?

If the President vetoes a bill, what can Congress do?

How many years does the President of the United States serve in one term?

What amendment to the Constitution deals with Presidential Succession?

Which amendment limits the President to a 2 term limit?

How can a president be removed from office?

All of the following are qualifications for a person to become President except:

What is the term used to describe legal forgiveness of a crime?

What term describes a large, complex administrative structure that handles the every day business of the government?

What are the qualifications listed in the Constitution for a person to become a federal judge?

What is the highest court in the United States of America?

A ________________________ is a protection against government.

In the first amendment to the Constitution, all of the following are freedoms or rights except:

Which of the following amendments deal with unreasonable search and seizure?

Which amendment deals with due process of law, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and eminent domain?

Which amendment gives you the right to an attorney?

Which amendment states that you cannot have excessive fines or bail or cruel and unusual punishment?

A(n) __________________ is one who owes allegiance to the United States and is entitled to both its protection and the privileges of its laws.

Which of the following means right to vote?

All of the following are requirements for a person to vote except:

What is the process by which people gain their political attitudes and opinions?

What amendment gave women the right to vote?

What amendment abolished the poll tax?

What is a device that is used to attempt to collect information by asking people questions?

A(n) ________________________ is a private organization whose members share certain views and work to shape public policy.

A(n) ___________________ is a group of persons who seek to control government through the winning of elections and the holding of public office.

A(n) ____________________________ is the naming of those who will seek political office.

What type of election is regularly scheduled where voters make the final selection for officeholders.

Which type of primary is a nominating election where only declared, registered party members may vote?

How many votes are required in the electoral college to win the office of President of the United States?

Who is the Chief Executive of the state of Virginia?

What is the legislative body of Virginia called?

What body governs the county of Culpeper?

What body regulates the school system in Culpeper County?

What body regulates within the town limits?