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Virginia Civics Reviewapalooza! 2023

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which practice is part of the obligation of a U.S. citizen to help defend the nation? 
a)
A. Serve on a jury
b)
B. Register for selective service
c)
C. Vote in all elections
d)
D. Keep informed about national issues 
2.
In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by naturalization?
a)
a person is born in an American territory
b)
a person is born on a U.S. military base overseas
c)
a person with no U.S. ties immigrates to the United States
d)
two non-U.S. citizens have a child on American soil
3.
Only people born in the U.S. are considered citizens.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
An important right and responsibility of all citizens is to
a)
obey traffic laws
b)
vote in elections
c)
pay taxes
d)
serve on a jury
5.
Which of these is an example of contributing to the common good?
a)
placing an ad in the newspaper to promote your business
b)
donating food to a homeless shelter
c)
spending a day working in your garden
d)
doing your homework
6.
Duties of citizens are ___________ but responsibilities are ____________.
a)
important/unimportant
b)
optional/required
c)
for males/for females
d)
required/optional
7.
How old must you be to go through the naturalization process?
a)
21
b)
18
c)
20
d)
any age
8.
The process that someone can become an American citizen after going through a process to achieve citizenship.
a)
Immigration
b)
Naturalization
c)
Propagation
d)
Materilization
9.
Which of the following is a step in the naturalization process?
a)
applying for a driver's license
b)
getting a job
c)
registering to vote
d)
taking a citizenship test
10.
Which type of service project would help the common good?
a)
A. Planning a neighborhood recycling program
b)
B. Participating in a neighborhood party
c)
C. Completed homework on time
d)
D. Visiting public libraries
11.
A citizen received a jury summons notification  in the mail requesting their presence on January 9th at the Duval County Courthouse.

What civic responsibility does this notification represent? 
a)
A. Getting a driver's license
b)
B. Appearing for jury duty
c)
C. Paying income tax
d)
D. Registering to vote
12.

What are the two types of jurisdiction a court can have.

a)

original and appellate

b)

original and first

c)

original and unoriginal

13.

Which option provides a citizen with the opportunity to directly impact local government?

a)

A. Testifying before Congress

b)

B. Participating in a community service project

c)

C. Voting for president 

d)

D. Speaking at a city council meeting

14.

Which of the following is a citizen responsibility rather than a duty?

a)

Obeying the law

b)

Paying taxes

c)

Attending civic meetings

d)

Registering for Selective Service

15.
Which amendment defines citizenship?
a)
11th
b)
12th
c)
13th
d)
14th
16.
Which best describes a citizen?
a)

A person who lives in a country for more than 7 years.

b)

A person who lives in a country and is 18 years or older.

c)

A person who has completed an application to live in a country.

d)

A person who has specific rights and duties within a country.

17.

Which duty protects people accused of crimes?

a)

serving on a jury

b)

running for a political office

c)

defending the nation

d)

paying taxes

18.

What civic obligation does this image represent?

a)

Community Service

b)

Paying Taxes

c)

Jury Duty

d)

Selective Service

19.

You sue the school after you find a toenail in your chicken patty sandwich from the cafeteria.

a)

Civil Case

b)

Criminal Case

20.
You trip over a classmate’s backpack in class and sue for medical bills and pain and suffering.
a)
Civil Case
b)
Criminal Case
21.

In a criminal case, a court determines whether a person accused of breaking the law is __________ or not ___________ of a misdemeanor or a felony.

a)

responsible

b)

guilty

c)

worthy

d)

culpable

22.

The authority to hear a case is known as _________________

a)

felony

b)

misdemeanor

c)

jurisdiction

d)

original

23.
You are caught going 85 miles an hour where the speed limit is 35 miles an hour.
a)
Civil Case
b)
Criminal Case
24.

John shoplifts beef jerky and a huge Slurpee from 7-11.

a)
Civil Case
b)
Criminal Case
25.

What fundamental rights and liberties are guaranteed in the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America? (4 out of 5 are shown below.)

a)

Religion

b)

Speech

c)

Education

d)

Assembly

e)

Press

26.

What is appellate jurisdiction?

a)

the authority of a court to hear a case for the first time and come to a decision.

b)

the authority of a court to hear appeals from lower courts and determine if due process was followed

c)

Determine guilt in a criminal case and liability in a civil case

27.

What are the 2 types of cases heard in the judicial system?

a)

felony and misdemeanor

b)

criminal and civil

c)

civil and felony

28.

What are the two types of crimes?

a)

civil and criminal

b)

felony and civil

c)

misdemeanor and felonies

29.

What is original jurisdiction?

a)

the power of a court to hear a case appealed from a lower court

b)

the power of a court to hear a case for the first time and make a decision on it

c)

the power of a court to declare laws and action unconstitutional

30.

What is judicial review?

a)

the authority of a court to hear an appeal from a lower court

b)

the authority of the Supreme Court to declare laws or actions unconstitutional; established in Marbury v Madison

c)

the authority of a court to sentence a defendant to death

31.

Who is the leader of Virginia's executive branch?

a)

governor

b)

chief justice

c)

lieutenant governor

d)

attorney general

32.

What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?

a)

to make the laws

b)

to interpret the laws

c)

to enforce the laws

d)

to renew the laws

33.

Stella Liebeck vs. McDonald's was a case in which a 79 year old woman sued McDonald's because their coffee was too hot. What type of case was this?

a)

civil case

b)

criminal case

34.

A group of people organized to help bring about similar ideas for government is called a

a)

platform

b)

principle

c)

political party

d)

company party

35.

Which of the following DOES NOT describe one of the major functions of political parties?

a)

Monitoring the actions of officeholders

b)

Recruiting, nominating, and helping candidates win the election

c)

Writing laws

d)

Educating voters about campaign issues

36.

A political party's platform is a:

a)

Stage to stand on when giving a speech

b)

Statement of the party's principles and plan of actions

c)

Slogan or motto, such as "I LIKE IKE"

d)

Sign with a picture of the political party's mascot like the donkey

37.

Dad doesn't belong to either one of the two major political parties. Instead, he joined a smaller group that is challenging them. Mom liked a different group, so she joined it. Now each of my parents belongs to a different _____.

a)

Harper Park PTA

b)

Historical society

c)

Congressional committee

d)

Third political party

38.

The Democratic and Republican parties are similar because they

a)

Share the same political platform

b)

Appeal only to voters with liberal views

c)

Have little influence on public policy

d)

Organize to win elections

39.

The headline above illustrates how political parties

a)

Raise money for candidates

b)

Make public policy

c)

Monitor the actions of officeholders (act as watchdogs)

d)

Recruit and nominate candidates

40.

The major role of a political party is to

a)

Nominate candidates and conduct campaigns

b)

Monitor elections to make sure they are held honestly

c)

Select the president and vice president

d)

Make sure that only party members vote

41.

Dad is on the right of the political spectrum. He is against abrupt changes, and he has traditional views. He also wants as little government involvement and spending as possible. This makes him a/an

a)

conservative Republican

b)

candidate

c)

liberal Democrat

d)

entrepreneur

42.

I asked Dad how I could tell the ideological differences between the two major political parties. He told me the important differences can be found in the

a)

ages of the candidates

b)

reasons for the donkey and elephant mascots

c)

platforms and campaigns

d)

amount of money each party spends

43.

What is the main job of Virginia's executive branch?

a)

To interpret laws passed by the General Assembly

b)

To carry out laws passed by the U.S. Congress

c)

To make laws for the state of Virginia

d)

To carry out laws passed by the General Assembly

44.

Which amendment extends the due process protection to actions of the states.

a)

First Amendment

b)

Fourth Amendment

c)

Fourteenth Amendment

d)

Thirteenth Amendment

45.
How often does the General Assembly meet?
a)
Biennially five days a week
b)
Annually five days a week
c)
Annually for a set number of days
d)
Biennially for a set number of days
46.

The Virginia Senate and the House of Delegates are parts of the ___________.

a)

U.S. Congress

b)

Judicial Branch

c)

Supreme Court

d)

General Assembly

47.
Which branch of government has the power to declare Virginia laws unconstitutional? 
a)
Federal legislative branch
b)
State Executive branch
c)
Federal executive branch
d)
State judicial branch
48.

How long is a term for the governor of Virginia?

a)

1 year

b)

2 years

c)

4 years

d)

6 years

49.

What is the name for Virginia's legislative branch?

a)

Congress

b)

Senate

c)

House of Representatives

d)

General Assembly

50.

What document gives Virginia's government its power?

a)

The United States Constitution

b)

The Virginia Constitution

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The Declaration of Independence

51.

Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials.

a)

Freedom of Religion

b)

Freedom of Speech

c)

Freedom of Press

d)

Freedom of Assembly

e)

Freedom of Petition

52.
When referring to government, what's a cabinet?
a)
The location of a chief executive's personal belongings
b)
The governor's or president's top advisors
c)
Another term for the legislative branch
d)
Another term for the judicial branch
53.
Put the courts in order of lowest to highest.
a)
Circuit courts, Court of Appeals, District Court, Supreme Court
b)
District courts, Circuit courts, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court
c)
Supreme Court, District courts, Circuit courts, Court of Appeals
d)
District Courts, Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit court
54.
How is the governor of the state selected?
a)
Appointed by judges
b)
Elected by the General Assembly
c)
Chosen by Commission
d)
Elected by the people
55.
According to the image provided, which level of government holds the most power?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Local
d)
County
56.

If the Governor of Virginia wanted to know what powers he had, which document would be best for him to read?

a)

The United States Constitution

b)

The Virginia Constitution

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The Declaration of Independence

57.
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
58.

Virginia executive branch officers include the lieutenant governor and the-

a)

Representative

b)

Supreme Court Justice

c)

Attorney General

d)

Cabinet

59.

The press has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government.

a)

Freedom of Religion

b)

Freedom of Speech

c)

Freedom of Press

d)

Freedom of Assembly

e)

Freedom of Petition

60.

Government may not establish an official religion, endorse an official religion, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion.

a)

Freedom of Religion

b)

Freedom of Speech

c)

Freedom of Press

d)

Freedom of Assembly

e)

Freedom of Petition

61.

Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs.

a)

Freedom of Religion

b)

Freedom of Speech

c)

Freedom of Press

d)

Freedom of Assembly

e)

Freedom of Petition

62.

Individuals may peacefully gather.

a)

Freedom of Religion

b)

Freedom of Speech

c)

Freedom of Press

d)

Freedom of Assembly

e)

Freedom of Petition

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