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Total questions: 99
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Class
Date
1.
What document and law-making body gives powers to the local governments in Virginia?
a)
Articles of Confederation, General Assembly
b)
Federalist #10, US Congress
c)
Virginia Constitution, The General Assembly
d)
US Constitution, US Congress
2.
What is being described?
"Promotes public health, safety, and welfare"
"Promotes public health, safety, and welfare"
a)
Responsibilities of state governments
b)
Responsibilities of the national government
c)
Responsibilities of Papa Corn
d)
Responsibilities of Jack O. Lantern
3.
How is the lawmaking process at the state level different from the national?
a)
Committee Work
b)
Floor Debate
c)
Introduction of Bill
d)
Governor Signs Bill
4.
Which of the following steps comes 1st in the state lawmaking process?
a)
Bill is debated
b)
Bill is voted on by both houses
c)
Bill is worked on in committees
d)
Bill is proposed
5.
The 10th amendment explains that powers in the Constitution that are neither given to Congress nor denied to the states belong to the states. Which power does this describe?
a)
enumerated
b)
expressed
c)
delegated
d)
reserved
6.
What happens after a bill is proposed?
a)
A bill is signed by the governor
b)
A bill is worked on in committees
c)
A bill is debated
d)
A bill is sent to both houses
7.
What document gives VA government its power?
a)
The United States Constitution
b)
The Virginia Constitution
c)
The Bill of Rights
d)
The Declaration of Independence
8.
What document and law-making body gives powers to the local governments in Virginia?
a)
Articles of Confederation, General Assembly
b)
Federalist #10, US Congress
c)
Virginia Constitution, The General Assembly
d)
US Constitution, US Congress
9.
What is being described?
"Promotes public health, safety, and welfare"
"Promotes public health, safety, and welfare"
a)
Responsibilities of state governments
b)
Responsibilities of the national government
c)
Responsibilities of Papa Corn
d)
Responsibilities of Jack O. Lantern
10.
Both the Virginia General Assembly and the US Congress are this.
a)
tricameral
b)
unicameral
c)
bicameral
11.
Which of the following is NOT something the General Assembly makes decisions about?
a)
Education
b)
Environment
c)
Foreign policy
d)
Public Health
12.
What are the two houses in the Virginia General Assembly?
a)
Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor
b)
State Senate and House of Delegates
c)
Senate and House of Representatives
d)
Supreme Court and Circuit Courts
13.
Elected officials in Virginia write laws and take action in response to-
a)
the
US judiciary
b)
the
US president
c)
problems
or issues
d)
the
US Congress
14.
What is the division of power between the states and the national government called?
a)
Principle of
separation of powers
b)
Principle of
checks and balances
c)
Principle of
popular sovereignty
d)
Principle of federalism
15.
Public health, safety and welfare are responsibilities of the -
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Local
16.
The 10th amendment explains that powers in the Constitution that are neither given to Congress nor denied to the states belong to the states. Which power does this describe?
a)
enumerated
b)
expressed
c)
delegated
d)
reserved
17.
Sharing Power between the National and States' governments.
a)
Federalism
b)
enumerated
c)
expressed
d)
delegated
18.
The chart describes the responsibilities of which level of government?
a)
local
b)
national
c)
state
d)
parlimentary
19.
What do these jobs do for the Governor?
-Cabinet Secretaries
-Department Agencies
-Commissions
-Regulatory Boards
-Cabinet Secretaries
-Department Agencies
-Commissions
-Regulatory Boards
a)
carry out laws
b)
make laws
c)
interpret laws
20.
Both the Virginia General Assembly and the US Congress are this.
a)
tricameral
b)
unicameral
c)
bicameral
21.
Which role of the governor is Governor McAuliffe demonstrating below? (hint: he is making the State of the Commonwealth Address)
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Chief of Party
c)
Chief Administrator
d)
Chief Legislator
22.
Which of the following is NOT something the General Assembly makes decisions about?
a)
Education
b)
Environment
c)
Foreign policy
d)
Public Health
23.
How is the lawmaking process at the state level different from the national?
a)
Committee Work
b)
Floor Debate
c)
Introduction of Bill
d)
Governor Signs Bill
24.
Which of the following steps comes 1st in the state lawmaking process?
a)
Bill is debated
b)
Bill is voted on by both houses
c)
Bill is worked on in committees
d)
Bill is proposed
25.
What happens after a bill is proposed?
a)
A bill is signed by the governor
b)
A bill is worked on in committees
c)
A bill is debated
d)
A bill is sent to both houses
26.
What document gives VA government its power?
a)
The United States Constitution
b)
The Virginia Constitution
c)
The Bill of Rights
d)
The Declaration of Independence
27.
Which role is the governor playing as the leading member of the party he/she belongs to?
a)
chief of state
b)
chief legislator
c)
party chief
d)
commander in chief
28.
If the governor could no longer serve, who would be next in line to be governor?
a)
Attorney General
b)
Vice Governor
c)
Vice President
d)
Lieutenant Governor
29.
What is the first step of the lawmaking process in Virginia?
a)
Bill is debated
b)
Bill is voted on by both houses
c)
Bill is worked on in committees
d)
Bill is proposed/introduced
30.
What happens after a bill is proposed?
a)
The bill is signed by the governor
b)
The bill is sent to a committee
c)
The bill is debated on the floor of each house
d)
All members vote on the bill
31.
What are the two houses in the Virginia General Assembly?
a)
Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor
b)
Virginia Senate and House of Delegates
c)
Senate and House of Representatives
d)
Supreme Court and Circuit Courts
32.
Elected officials in Virginia write laws and take action in response to ______
a)
orders from the governor
b)
requests from the US president
c)
problems or issues facing the state
d)
demands from the U.S. Congress
33.
What happens after a bill is debated on the floor of either house?
a)
The bill is sent to a committee
b)
The bill is sent to the governor to be signed
c)
The members vote on the bill
34.
The General Assembly creates a biennial budget. "Biennial" means _____
a)
created once each year
b)
created twice each year
c)
created every two years
35.
Which of the following steps comes 1st in the state lawmaking process?
a)
Bill is debated
b)
Bill is voted on by both houses
c)
Bill is worked on in committees
d)
Bill is proposed
36.
CE. 7c: Which of the following is NOT a primary issue of state legislatures?
a)
Education
b)
Revenue
c)
Foreign policy
d)
Public health
37.
CE. 7d: The Governor of Virginia carries out all of the following EXCEPT-
a)
Chief of State
b)
Chief Citizen
c)
Commander-in-Chief
d)
Chief Judiciary
38.
When the Governor sends the VA National Guard in to protect Virginia Citizens he's acting as-
a)
Party Chief
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Legislator
39.
If the Governor was asked to give the Queen of England a tour of Virginia, what role would he fulfill?
a)
Chief Administrator
b)
Party Chief
c)
Chief of State
d)
Commander in Chief
40.
When the governor gives a press conference about plans for change, the governor is -
a)
appointing officials
b)
appealing directly to the people
c)
appealing to the state legislature
d)
appealing to the national government
41.
Which action by the governor of Virginia is an example of maintaining public safety?
a)
Sending the National Guard to help after a disaster
b)
Working on Virginia's budget
c)
Attending a meeting on the Va. economy
d)
Delivering a speech to the Va. General Assembly
42.
At the state level, which is NOT an action performed by cabinet secretaries, departments, agencies, commissions, and regulatory boards?
a)
enforce laws
b)
administer laws
c)
approve the biennial budget
d)
regulate business & the economy
43.
This person is the Chief Executive at the NATIONAL Level
a)
Governor
b)
Attorney General
c)
President
d)
Cabinet
44.
This person helps carry out laws by serving as the President's or Governor's Lawyer.
a)
Lieutenant Governor
b)
Vice President
c)
Attorney General
d)
Regulatory Boards
45.
Which of the following is NOT part of the Executive Branch?
a)
Congress
b)
Agencies
c)
Regulatory Groups
d)
Cabinet
46.
Which level of government does the President serve?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Both
47.
Which level of government does the Governor serve?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Both
48.
Which level of government does the Cabinet serve?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Both
49.
Which level of government does the Agencies serve?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Both
50.
Which hat is he/she wearing when the President/Governor PROPOSES LEGISLATION for the Congress/General Assembly to make?
a)
Chief of State
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Legislator
51.
Which hat is he/she wearing when the President makes treaties with foreign countries?
a)
Chief of State
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Executive
d)
Chief Diplomat
52.
Which hat is he/she wearing when the President/Governor CAMPAIGNS FOR OTHER DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS?
a)
Party Chief
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Legislator
53.
When the Governor sends the VA National Guard in to protect Virginia Citizens he's acting as-
a)
Party Chief
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Legislator
54.
One of the Governor's powers is to excuse a convicted criminal of any wrongdoing. This is called a-
a)
hall pass
b)
pardon
c)
impeach
d)
veto
55.
Our current Governor got to act as an extra in a television show. Which hat was he wearing ?
a)
Party Chief
b)
Chief of State
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Legislator
56.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
57.
a)
F
b)
G
c)
H
d)
J
58.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
59.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
60.
What document grants the governor formal powers?
a)
US Constitution
b)
Virginia Constitution
c)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
d)
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
61.
This person is the Chief Executive at the NATIONAL Level
a)
Governor
b)
Attorney General
c)
President
d)
Cabinet
62.
This person helps carry out laws by serving as the President's or Governor's Lawyer.
a)
Lieutenant Governor
b)
Vice President
c)
Attorney General
d)
Regulatory Boards
63.
Which of the following is NOT part of the Executive Branch?
a)
Congress
b)
Agencies
c)
Regulatory Groups
d)
Cabinet
64.
Which level of government does the President serve?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Both
65.
Which level of government does the Governor serve?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Both
66.
Which level of government does the Cabinet serve?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Both
67.
Which level of government does the Agencies serve?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Both
68.
Which level of government does the Agencies serve?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Both
69.
Which hat is he/she wearing when the President makes treaties with foreign countries?
a)
Chief of State
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Executive
d)
Chief Diplomat
70.
Which hat is he/she wearing when the President/Governor CAMPAIGNS FOR OTHER DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS?
a)
Party Chief
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Legislator
71.
When the Governor sends the VA National Guard in to protect Virginia Citizens he's acting as-
a)
Party Chief
b)
Commander in Chief
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Legislator
72.
One of the Governor's powers is to excuse a convicted criminal of any wrongdoing. This is called a-
a)
hall pass
b)
pardon
c)
impeach
d)
veto
73.
Our current Governor got to act as an extra in a television show. Which hat was he wearing ?
a)
Party Chief
b)
Chief of State
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief Legislator
74.
The structure of Virginia's Government is established by which document?
a)
U.S. Constitution
b)
Virginia Constitution
c)
Virginia Declarations of Rights
d)
Virginia Bill of Rights
75.
How is the lawmaking process at the state level different from the national?
a)
Committee Work
b)
Floor Debate
c)
Introduction of Bill
d)
Governor Signs Bill
76.
Which of the following is NOT something the General Assembly makes decisions about?
a)
Education
b)
Environment
c)
Foreign policy
d)
Public Health
77.
Which role of the governor is Governor McAuliffe demonstrating below? (hint: he is making the State of the Commonwealth Address)
a)
Chief Executive
b)
Chief of Party
c)
Chief Administrator
d)
Chief Legislator
78.
Both the Virginia General Assembly and the US Congress are this.
a)
tricameral
b)
unicameral
c)
bicameral
79.
What do these jobs do for the Governor?
-Cabinet Secretaries
-Department Agencies
-Commissions
-Regulatory Boards
-Cabinet Secretaries
-Department Agencies
-Commissions
-Regulatory Boards
a)
carry out laws
b)
make laws
c)
interpret laws
80.
Virginia is to _________ as the US is to Congress.
Virginia:________::US:Congress
Virginia:________::US:Congress
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
House of the Senate
c)
General Assembly
d)
Bicameral Legislative House
81.
The 10th amendment explains that powers in the Constitution that are neither given to Congress nor denied to the states belong to the states. Which power does this describe?
a)
enumerated
b)
expressed
c)
delegated
d)
reserved
82.
Sharing Power between the National and States' governments.
a)
Federalism
b)
enumerated
c)
expressed
d)
delegated
83.
If the governor could no longer serve, who would be next in line to be governor?
a)
Attorney General
b)
Vice Governor
c)
Vice President
d)
Lieutenant Governor
84.
What are the 3 levels of government?
a)
State, Districts, Local
b)
State, Districts, Territories
c)
Federal, State, Districts
d)
Federal, State, Local
85.
When writing laws in the General Assembly they must follow this -
a)
Virginia Constitution
b)
Virginia Supreme Court
c)
Governor
d)
Expressed Powers
86.
Which would be in the General Assembly?
a)
House of Delegates
b)
House of Representatives
c)
Supreme Court
d)
U.S. Senate
87.
Who has the power to veto -
a)
Executives
b)
Legislatures
c)
Judicial
88.
Public health, safety and welfare are responsibilities of the -
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Local
89.
Revenue is the -
a)
Amount of monies spent
b)
Amount of money collected from taxes
c)
other words for budget
d)
Biennial plan
90.
The governor writes this type of budget-
a)
biennial
b)
annual
c)
they don't write the budget
91.
According to the image provided, which level of government holds the most power?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Local
d)
County
92.
The Chief Executive in VA's government is called the
a)
President
b)
Supreme Court Justice
c)
Attorney General
d)
Governor
93.
How long is a governor's term in office?
a)
1 year
b)
2 years
c)
4 years
d)
6 years
94.
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
95.
What is the primary responsibility of the state government?
a)
Conduct foreign policy and collect revenue
b)
Regulate interstate commerce and trade
c)
Promote public health, safety and welfare
d)
Regulate the army and provide safety
96.
Who is the chief lawyer for the state?
a)
Lieutenant Governor
b)
Governor
c)
Mayor
d)
Attorney General
97.
What are the two houses in the Virginia General Assembly?
a)
Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor
b)
State Senate and House of Delegates
c)
Senate and House of Representatives
d)
Supreme Court and Circuit Courts
98.
Second in command of the executive branch at the state level is the ___.
a)
Mayor
b)
President
c)
State Justice
d)
Lieutenant Governor
99.
Elected officials in the VA General Assembly write laws and take action in response to problems or issues in VA.
a)
true
b)
false
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