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WorksheetsMajor National, State, and Local Review
Total questions: 116
Worksheet time: 47mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What document establishes the powers and structure of the national government?
a)
VA Constitution
b)
US Constitution
2.
Part of Congress with 100 members. Based on equal representation.
a)
House of Represenatives
b)
Senate
3.
Part of Congress with 435 members. Based on population.
a)
House of Represenatives
b)
Senate
4.
A bicameral legislature. Made up of the Senate and House of Representatives
a)
House of Delegates
b)
U.S. Congress
5.
The Constitution divides the power between the three branches?
a)
Seperation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Rule of Law
6.
What limits each branches powers and keeps them from abusing their powers?
a)
Seperation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Rule of Law
7.
Powers that are directly stated or listed in the U.S. Constitution.
a)
Concurrent
b)
Expressed
c)
Denied
d)
Implied
e)
Reserved
8.
Powers that are used to carry out the expressed powers. (Not directly stated)
a)
Concurrent
b)
Expressed
c)
Denied
d)
Implied
e)
Reserved
9.
Powers that are saved for the state governments. (10th Amendment)
a)
Concurrent
b)
Expressed
c)
Denied
d)
Implied
e)
Reserved
10.
Powers NOT given to the either the national or state government.
a)
Concurrent
b)
Expressed
c)
Denied
d)
Implied
e)
Reserved
11.
Powers given to both the national and state government.
a)
Concurrent
b)
Expressed
c)
Denied
d)
Implied
e)
Reserved
12.
Put the steps of the Law Marking Process in Order 1. The bill goes to the other house and repeats the steps. 2. The bill is sent to a committee who works on it. 3. The bill is brought on the floor for debate. 4. The bill can be introduced by legislator in either house 5. The bill is sent for the executive action. (Sign or Veto) 6. The bill is voted on by the house.
a)
4, 2, 3, 6, 1, 5
b)
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 6
c)
4, 3, 2, 1, 5
13.
Appeal directly to the people; appoint officials to enforce laws, issue executive orders
a)
These are all ways the President can influence laws
b)
These are all ways that Congress influences the lawmaking process
14.
The President’s annual speech to Congress where he proposes new laws.
a)
State of the Union Address
b)
State of the Commonwealth Address
15.
What does the following list represent: Problems, Issues, Concerns of Individuals and Interest Groups?
a)
Reasons why we have political parties
b)
Reasons why laws are written
c)
Reasons we are bankrupt
16.
What can the executive do to a bill when he receives it?
a)
Sign It
b)
Line Item Veto
c)
Veto It
17.
Who helps the President enforce and carry out the laws?
a)
Cabinet
b)
Agencies and Commissions
c)
Congress
d)
Regulatory Boards
18.
What role is the executive playing here: The executive gives orders to the military to defend us after an attack?
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Citizen
e)
Chief of State
19.
What role is the executive playing here: The executive meets with the leaders of a foreign country to discuss a treaty?
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Citizen
e)
Chief of State
20.
What role is the executive playing here: The executive meets with his Cabinet to discuss an issue with the budget?
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Citizen
e)
Chief of State
21.
What role is the executive playing here: The executive holds a ceremony to honor an outstanding athletic achievement?
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Citizen
e)
Chief of State
22.
What role is the executive playing here: The executive signs or vetoes a bill or gives the annual speech to the legislature?
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Chief Legislator
c)
Commander in Chief
d)
Chief Citizen
e)
Chief of State
23.
What role is the executive playing here: The executive visits with victims after a terrible natural disaster?
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Citizen
e)
Chief of State
24.
What role is the executive playing here: The executive campaigns and attends fundraisers to help members of his political party?
a)
Commander in Chief
b)
Chief Legislator
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Citizen
e)
Chief of Party
25.
What document establishes the powers and structure of our state government?
a)
V.A. Constitution
b)
U.S. Constitution
26.
Head of the executive branch of the state government.
a)
President
b)
Governor
27.
How long are the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General elected for?
a)
Two years
b)
Four years
c)
Eight years
28.
Who are the other two elected members of the state executive branch?
a)
Attorney General
b)
Town Council
c)
Manager
d)
Lieutenant Governor
29.
The name of Virginia’s bicameral legislature. (VA Senate & House of Delegates)
a)
House of Delegates
b)
Virginia Senate
c)
General Assembly
30.
Part of the General Assembly with 40 members?
a)
House of Delegates
b)
Virginia Senate
c)
General Assembly
31.
Part of the General Assembly with 100 members?
a)
House of Delegates
b)
Virginia Senate
c)
General Assembly
32.
Lawmaking at the national, state and local levels of government requires …
a)
Collaboration
b)
Fundraising
c)
Compromise
d)
Discussion
33.
Prepare the biennial budget, Sign-Veto-Line Item Veto Bills, Propose laws
a)
Ways the president can influence laws
b)
Ways the General Assembly can influence laws.
c)
Ways Congress can influence laws
d)
Ways the governor can influence laws
34.
Who helps the governor administer/enforce laws, provide services, regulate businesses and the economy?
a)
Cabinet
b)
Agencies
c)
General Assembly
d)
Commissions
e)
Regulatory Boards
35.
The Governor’s speech to the General Assembly where he proposes new laws.
a)
State of the Union Address
b)
State of the Commonwealth Address
36.
Tensions exist when the national government requires state action without?
a)
Providing mandates
b)
Providing executive action
c)
Providing adequate funding
37.
Health, Budget, Education, Environment, and Revenue?
a)
Main issues for Congress
b)
Main issues for the General Assembly
38.
Division of power between the national and state government?
a)
Federalism
b)
Nationalism
39.
Responsible for National Defense, Foreign Policy, and Commerce (Trade)?
a)
National Government
b)
State Government
c)
Local Government
40.
Responsible for Public Health, Public Safety, and Public Welfare?
a)
National Government
b)
State Government
c)
Local Government
41.
Legislative Branch in a City. Makes ordinances and approves the budget.
a)
City Council
b)
Town Council
c)
Board of Supervisors
42.
Legislative Branch in a Town. Makes ordinances and approves the budget.
a)
City Council
b)
Town Council
c)
Board of Supervisors
43.
Legislative Branch in a County. Makes ordinances and approves the budget.
a)
City Council
b)
Town Council
c)
Board of Supervisors
44.
Cities, Towns, and Counties.
a)
Units of State Government
b)
Units of Federal Government
c)
Units of Local Government
45.
Who can be appointed by the council or elected by the voters to lead the council?
a)
Manager
b)
Mayor
c)
Councilmen
46.
Locally elected official. Enforces laws and protects public safety.
a)
Sheriff
b)
Clerk of the Circuit Court
c)
Manager
d)
Commissioner of Revenue
47.
Locally elected official. Local Government and Courthouse record keeper.
a)
Sheriff
b)
Clerk of the Circuit Court
c)
Manager
d)
Commissioner of Revenue
48.
Locally elected official. Manages the local government’s money.
a)
Commissioner of Revenue
b)
Treasurer
c)
Manager
d)
Sheriff
49.
Locally elected official. Chief tax appraiser.
a)
Commissioner of Revenue
b)
Treasurer
c)
Manager
d)
Sheriff
50.
Hired by the local legislature to run the local government on a daily basis?
a)
Marketing Technicians
b)
Treasurer
c)
Manager
d)
Commissioner of Revenue
51.
Where do local governments derive their power?
a)
State Government
b)
National Government
52.
Name for laws passed by local governments.
a)
Law
b)
Ordinance
53.
Who has the most power and influence in a local government?
a)
Local Government
b)
Local Leaders
c)
Local Citizens
54.
Document that lists the powers of a local government.
a)
Charters
b)
V.A. Constitition
55.
Who can be elected or appointed in a city or county to oversee the school system?
a)
City Council
b)
Town Council
c)
School Board
d)
Board of Supervisors
56.
City and towns must assist in the local implementation of …
a)
State Government
b)
State Laws and Programs
c)
Federal Jurisdictions
57.
Local governments must generate their own revenue, but also rely on …
a)
Subsidies
b)
Tax Incentives
c)
State Funds
58.
International issues of concern requiring public policies by local governments?
a)
Public Health and Safety
b)
Environment
c)
Education
d)
Economic Development
59.
Residents of a town must pay for services provided by both the town and …
a)
City
b)
County
c)
Town
60.
Enforce State and Local Laws, Protect the Environement, Public Health and Safety. Educate Children, Regulate Land Use, Levy and Collect Taxes
a)
Powers of the Federal Government
b)
Powers of the State Government
c)
Powers of the Local Government
61.
The right of a court to hear a case first and make a decision.
a)
Originial Jurisdiction
b)
Appellate Jurisdiction
62.
The right of a court to hear an appeal from a lower court.
a)
Originial Jurisdiction
b)
Appellate Jurisdiction
63.
The highest court and final court of appeal in the United States.
a)
U.S. Supreme Court
b)
U.S. Court of Appeals
c)
U.S. District Court
64.
Federal court with original jurisdiction. Cases heard by a judge and jury.
a)
U.S. Supreme Court
b)
U.S. Court of Appeals
c)
U.S. District Court
65.
Federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the U.S. District Court.
a)
U.S. Supreme Court
b)
U.S. Court of Appeals
c)
U.S. District Court
66.
Court case where someone is charged with breaking the law.
a)
Civil Case
b)
Criminal Case
67.
Court case where a lawsuit is filed over a disagreement.
a)
Civil Case
b)
Criminal Case
68.
The Supreme Court hears cases first involving states and foreign diplomats.
a)
Original Jurisdiction
b)
Limited Originial Jurisdiction
69.
Serious criminal violations (Murder, Bank Robbery)
a)
Felony
b)
Misdemeanor
70.
Minor criminal violations (Parking violations and traffic tickets)
a)
Felony
b)
Misdemeanor
71.
What court hears cases involving minors and family matters? (Judge only)
a)
General District Court
b)
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
c)
Circuit Court
d)
V.A. Court of Appeals
e)
V.A. Supreme Court
72.
What court hears misdemeanors and small dollar civil cases? (Judge only)
a)
General District Court
b)
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
c)
Circuit Court
d)
V.A. Court of Appeals
e)
V.A. Supreme Court
73.
What court hears felonies and high dollar civil cases? (Judge & Jury)
a)
General District Court
b)
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
c)
Circuit Court
d)
V.A. Court of Appeals
e)
V.A. Supreme Court
74.
What court hears appeals from the Circuit Court?
a)
General District Court
b)
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
c)
Circuit Court
d)
V.A. Court of Appeals
e)
V.A. Supreme Court
75.
What is the highest VA Court and hears appeals from VA Court of Appeals?
a)
General District Court
b)
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
c)
Circuit Court
d)
V.A. Court of Appeals
e)
V.A. Supreme Court
76.
Who hears appeals from General District and JDR?
a)
General District Court
b)
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
c)
Circuit Court
d)
V.A. Court of Appeals
e)
V.A. Supreme Court
77.
What is the Supreme Court’s power to declare laws or acts unconstitutional?
a)
judicial review
b)
judicial restraint
78.
What court case gave the Supreme Court the power of judicial review?
a)
Gibbons v Ogden
b)
Brown v Board of Education
c)
Marbury v Madison
79.
What can NOT violate the Virginia or United States Constitution?
a)
Laws
b)
Taxes
80.
What is the supreme law of the land?
a)
VA Constitution
b)
US Consitution
81.
What is it called when there is enough evidence or a reason for arresting someone?
a)
Guilt
b)
Just Cause
c)
Probable Cause
82.
Who can appeal if they are found guilty in a criminal case?
a)
Plantiff
b)
Defendant
c)
Both
83.
. Plaintiff files a Complaint against the defendant 🡺 Trial 🡺 Verdict
a)
Procedures in a Criminal Case
b)
Procedures in a Civil Case
84.
What does the person who files the complaint in a civil case want to receive?
a)
Damages and Compensation
b)
Disability
c)
Pensions
85.
Who can appeal in a civil case?
a)
Plantiff
b)
Defendant
c)
Both
86.
What is the constitutional protection against unfair government actions and laws called?
a)
due diligence
b)
due process
c)
habeas corpus
87.
What amendment says the national government must give you due process?
a)
5th Amendment
b)
10th Amendment
c)
14th Amendment
88.
What amendment says state governments must give you due process?
a)
5th Amendment
b)
10th Amendment
c)
14th Amendment
89.
The Supreme Court says due process covers the Constitution and …
a)
The VA Constitution
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
The VA Declaration of Rights
90.
Put the procedures of a criminal case in the correct order. 1. Arraignment: Probable cause reviewed, an attorney can be appointed, plea is entered. 2. The verdict is given by either a judge or a jury. 3. The defendant can be kept in jail or released on bail. 4. If there is probable cause the defendant is arrested. 5. A grand jury indict the accused if there is enough evidence. (Felony Case) 6. A trial is conducted to determine if the defendant is guilty. 7. A preliminary hearing is held to determine probable cause. (Felony Case)
a)
4,3,2,1,5,6,7
b)
4,1,3,7,5,6,2,
c)
4,7,6,5,1,3,2
91.
What branch makes the laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
92.
What branch enforces the laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
93.
What branch interprets the laws and tries cases?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
94.
What branch interprets the laws and tries cases?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
95.
What branch is led by Congress?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
96.
What branch is led by the President?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
97.
What branch is led by the Supreme Court?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
98.
Article I of the Constitution establishes the powers of which branch?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
99.
Article II of the Constitution establishes the powers of which branch?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
100.
Article III of the Constitution establishes the powers of which branch?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
101.
Which branch is made up of two houses (bicameral)?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
102.
What branch has the power to call Special Sessions of Congress?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
103.
What branch has the power to impeach the President or a judge?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
104.
What branch prepares the annual budget?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
105.
What branch approves the annual budget?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
106.
What branch can veto bills?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
107.
What branch can override a veto?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
108.
What branch appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
109.
What branch approves cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
110.
What branch administers and oversees executive agencies and departments?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
111.
What branch can make laws to raise or levy taxes?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
112.
What branch can declare acts of the President unconstitutional?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
113.
What branch can make laws to regulate trade?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
114.
What branch has the power of judicial review over the laws of Congress?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
115.
What branch can vote to declare war?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
116.
What branch can grant pardons and reprieves?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
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