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CE.7a Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What document establishes Virginia's form of government?
a)
US Constitution
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
VA Constitution
d)
VA Declaration of Rights
2.
True or False: legislative, executive, and judicial powers are separated at the state level of government.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
The bicameral legislature in Virginia includes what 2 houses?
a)
House of Senate and House of Representatives
b)
Senate and Governor
c)
Congress and House of Representatives
d)
House of Delegates and VA Senate
4.
Executive branch officers include the lieutenant governor and the-
a)
Representative
b)
Supreme Court Justice
c)
Attorney General
d)
Cabinet
5.
What is the highest court in Virginia?
a)
Circuit Courts
b)
Court of Appeals
c)
District Courts
d)
Supreme Court
6.
The legislative branch of government in Virginia is known as-
a)
Congress
b)
General Assembly
c)
Supreme Court
d)
House of Delegates
7.
Who is the head of the executive branch in the state of Virginia?
a)
Governor
b)
Justice
c)
President
d)
Senator
8.
How many levels of court are there in Virginia?
a)
2
b)
6
c)
4
d)
3
9.
How long of a term do the governor and his officers serve?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
10.
Who oversees specific functions of the Virginia government?
a)
Representatives
b)
Court justices
c)
Governor's cabinet
d)
General Assembly
11.

What are the two main political parties in the US?

a)

Democrats

b)

Libertarian

c)

Tea Party

d)

Republican

12.

The campaign for Senator Bob sent me a flyer outlining Bob's ideas on certain issues. What political party function is being fulfilled?

a)

recruiting and nominating candidates

b)

education the electorate

c)

helping candidates win elections

d)

monitoring actions of office holders

13.

The Republican party reported that Senator Bob did not pay his taxes on time. Which political party function is being fulfilled?

a)

recruiting and nominating candidates

b)

educating the electorate

c)

helping candidates in elections

d)

monitoring actions of office holders

14.

__________________ introduce new ideas and/or press for a particular issue.

a)

Democrats

b)

Republicans

c)

Third Parties

d)

Teachers

15.

"The Roanoke Times reported that the president is a silly person." As a voter, I need to do what regarding this headline?

a)

evaluate my source

b)

separate fact from opinion

c)

detect bias

d)

all of these would be a good idea

16.

Division of the government into 3 branches

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Bicameral

17.
This document was a model for the first ten amendments to the US Constitution.
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
VA Declaration of Rights
18.
For the US Constitution, this is the final step in the amendment process.
a)
Ratification by states
b)
Ratification by voters
c)
Proposal by Congress