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WorksheetsSOL Review Civics Test 1
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 2hrs 29mins
Which floor would a teenager go to for misdemeanor charges?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Which branch of government has the power to declare Virginia laws unconstitutional?
state judicial branch
federal executive branch
state executive branch
federal legislative branch
The local government in Virginia most likely created this law in order to....
promote public health
support federal laws
protect consumer rights
regulate land use
The principle of federalism gives governmental power to...
the county and local governments
a strong confederate government
the national and state governments
a powerful state government
The powers of local Virginia governments are granted directly by the....
Virginia Circuit Court
Constitution of Virginia
United States Attorney General
Constitution of the United States
Which action by the Governor of Virginia is an example of maintaining public safety?
delivering a speech to the General Assembly of Virginia
sending Virginia's National Guard to help after a disaster
working on Virginia's budget with the Secretary of Finance
attending a meeting on the Virginia economy
Which person is eligible to register to vote in the state of Virginia?
Alyssa
Ranjan
Carla
Rick
Which power is a responsibility of the Virginia General Assembly?
exercises judicial review
approves the state budget
regulates the economy
administers state bureaucracy
What is the correct sequence for the law-making process in the General Assembly?
1,3,4,2
2,4,1,3
1,4,3,2
2,1,4,3
Which person has the best chance of influencing local legislation?
Local governments preparing a response for an international health crisis would most likely....
end visits by international travellers
develop a public safety plan for the city
shut down international airline flights
ask the military to police the city
During the school year, which student would be the best match for this job?
Lisa goes to school every day and is often late
Juanita has good attendance and good work skills
Mike studies hard and plays in all after school programs
Shawn will graduate early and attend an out-of-state college
One way for Mrs. Jones to gain this office is to be elected by ....
members of the Governor's cabinet
legislative representatives of the county
members of the General Assembly
registered voters of the city
Which meeting would a person attend to hear only legislation concerning the local county?
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
This headline illustrates a power of which branch of government?
state executive
state legislative
federal legislative
federal judicial
This letter is an example of...
demonstrating
lobbying
policymaking
campaigning
In this situation, the President is acting as the ....
chief citizen
chief diplomat
chief legislator
chief executive
Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?
city
state
county
federal
Which phrase completes this diagram?
state population
the number of political districts
voter registration
the number of state senators
Which action is an example of political lobbying?
The governor gives special advice to legislative members
A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters
The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns
A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws
How are implied powers most often used by the United States Congress?
To help carry out expressed powers
To force the executive branch to sign new legislation
To encourage citizens to vote
To give the government veto powers
Which executive power is being demonstrated in this drawing?
power to influence legislation
ability to veto legislation
power to approve cabinet members
ability to change judicial decisions
This action is one way the president can influence....
judicial review
foreign affairs
international trade
national policies/legislation
Which action is most likely to occur at this event?
entering a plea
filing of an appeal
reading of a verdict
selection of a jury
Which legal process does this headline describe?
legislative proceeding
civil trial
judicial review
criminal prosecution
This headline describes a case involving....
civil rights
property rights
employee rights
consumer rights
Which amendment led to this decision?
5th
8th
13th
16th
In a criminal case, a jury determines....
how much money one person needs to pay another person
whether somone is guilty of breaking the law
the best way to settle a disagreement between two people
whether a person's plea deal can be accepted
In which court case did the United States Supreme Court establish the power of judicial review?
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
Plessy v. Ferguson
Role of the President when presenting a medal during a ceremony
Commander in Chief
Chief of State
Chief Executive
Chief Citizen
Calling a special session of Congress is the President's check over which branch
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Supreme Court
Appointed official that represents the U.S. in another country
Delegate
Representative
Senator
Ambassador
The annual speech the President give to Congress to influence policymaking
State of the Union Address
Condition of the Universe Speech
State of the Commonwealth Address
Condition of the State Speech
Powers of the Legislative Branch that ARE specifically written in the Constitution
Expressed Powers
Implied Powers
Concurrent Powers
They have no powers
What step happens after a bill is introduced
Sent to the President to sign
Voted on
Debated on the floor
Worked on in committee
Where in the Constitution do you find the Executive Branch powers
Preamble
Article 1
Article 2
10th Amendment
How can Congress check the President's power of veto
Override with a simple majority vote in one house
They have no check over this power
Override with a 2/3 vote of both houses
Arm wrestle the President
Branch that confirms or approves the President's appointments
Executive Branch
Cabinet Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Role of the President when making a treaty with a foreign country
Commander in Chief
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Chief Diplomat
Name for the Cabinet and everyone in the executive branch
Federal Branch
Federalism
Federal Group
Federal Bureaucracy
What is the job of the President's Cabinet
Write laws
Help carry out laws
Introduce bills
Vote on legislation
True or False: The number of senators is the same for all states
True
False
Courts decide when to send a criminal to jail. The courts' activities relate to which branch of government?
judicial
legislative
executive
administrative
What group of people help the president do his or her job?
the Congress
the Supreme Court
the cabinet
the Speaker of the House
The Executive Branch:
makes laws
interprets laws
enforces laws
dislikes laws
The Judicial Branch:
Makes laws
Enforces laws
Designs laws
Interprets laws
Which of the following is a power held by Congress?
Negotiate treaties
Regulate trade
Appoint officials
Decide if laws are unconstitutional
How many members of the House of Representatives?
199
100
435
2
