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Newberry: CE.2,3,5,6,7,8

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution are known as the...
a)
Amendments
b)
Declaration of Rights
c)
Bill of Rights
2.
Which key document that led to the U.S. Constitution served as the model for the first amendment freedom of religion?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
charters of the Virginia Company of London
c)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
d)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
3.
Obeying the law, paying taxes, and serving in court are examples of a citizen's —
a)
duties
b)
liberties
c)
responsibilities
d)
individual rights
4.
In order for the government to provide basic services, its citizens must —
a)
serve in the military
b)
pay taxes
c)
serve on a jury
d)
obey laws
5.
Set of statements describing a party’s views on major issues
a)
platform
b)
third party
c)
candidate
d)
public policy
6.

What are the functions of political parties?

a)

Recruit and nominate candidates

b)

Monitor officeholders

c)

Educate others about campaign issues

d)

Create campaign slogans

e)

Help candidates win

7.

Proposed law

a)

Bill

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Bicameral

8.

Branch of government that deals with lawmaking

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Judicial branch

c)

Legislative Branch

9.

Who is the head of the state executive branch in Virginia?

a)

governor

b)

mayor

c)

board of supervisors

10.

How long is the term of office for the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general of Virginia?

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

11.

Local laws are called

a)

Laws

b)

Charters

c)

Ordinances

d)

Rules

12.
Local governments create a new budget every
a)
year
b)
6 months
c)
2 years
d)
4 years