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Total questions: 177

Worksheet time: 2hrs 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Division of power between the National and State governments is called what?

a)

Federalism

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Expressionism

d)

Bicameral

2.

In federalism the state governments are supreme.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Powers given to the states are called ______ powers.

a)

Federal

b)

Indirect

c)

Reserved

d)

Implied

4.

Select all the true statements.

a)

Tension exists between national and state governments as national government increases its power.

b)

The Constitution denies powers to both the national and state governments.

c)

Some powers are shared between the national and state governments.

d)

Mr. Fisher is a great teacher!

5.

What would be the best title for the middle of the Venn diagram?

a)

Implied powers

b)

Concurrent Powers

c)

Expressed Powers

d)

Local Powers

6.

What is the name of the Virginia Legislative Branch?

a)

Congress

b)

Parliament

c)

General Assembly

d)

City Council

7.

Identify the two houses in the General Assembly.

a)

House of Delegates

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Virginia Senate

d)

Council

8.

How many people are in the House of Delegates and the Senate?

a)

100/40

b)

100/435

c)

100/100

d)

435/40

9.

The General Assembly makes laws based on which of the following primary issues? (Choose 3)

a)

Education

b)

Defense

c)

Environment

d)

State Budget

e)

Commerce

10.

Who signs bills into law in Virginia?

a)

The President

b)

The General Assembly

c)

The Governor

d)

The Courts

11.

Who is the head of the Executive Branch of Virginia?

a)

Governor

b)

President

c)

Congress

d)

Justices

12.

What two other positions, besides the governor, are elected in the Executive Branch of Virginia?

a)

Lt. Governor

b)

Post Master General

c)

Attorney General

d)

Secretary of Defense

13.

The main job of the Governor is to ________ the laws.

a)

Execute

b)

Make

c)

Interpret

d)

Share

14.

Which of the following is not a role of the governor?

a)

Chief of State

b)

Party Chief

c)

Chief Diplomat

d)

Commander-in-chief

e)

Chief Legislator

15.

Which role of the governor means he is the ceremonial head of government?

a)

Chief of State

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Party Chief

16.

What role of the governor is he using here?

a)

Chief Executive

b)

Commander-in-chief

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Citizen

17.

How many courts are in the VA court system?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

18.

All of the following are courts in the VA court system except...

a)

District Court

b)

Circuit Court

c)

VA Court of Appeals

d)

VA Supreme Court

e)

Court of Public Opinion

19.

The VA Supreme Court has the power of _______________.

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Law making

c)

Checks and balances

d)

Magistrates

20.

Which of the following is NOT a way the governor can influence policy?

a)

Propose Legislation

b)

Propose the Biennial Budget

c)

Veto/Approve Laws

d)

Make treaties with other countries

21.

Protecting the water in the Chesapeake Bay is an example of what issue that drives the legislative agenda?

a)

Environment

b)

Budget

c)

Taxes

d)

Education

22.

What two primary issues in the legislative process have to do with money?

a)

Budget

b)

Revenue

c)

Debt

d)

Borrowing

23.

What speech is the governor giving here where he proposes legislation?

a)

State of the nation

b)

Commonwealth of Nations

c)

State of the Commonwealth (pick this one)

d)

Governors speech of the state

24.

Identify the four primary responsibilities of the State Government.

a)

Education

b)

Safety

c)

Health

d)

Welfare

e)

Defense

25.

The US government has the responsibility to conduct foreign policy and regulate commerce.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

The governor has the responsibility of creating the _______ budget.

a)

bienniel

b)

triennial

c)

Once in a life time

d)

unienniel

27.

What is missing from the bill to law organizer?

a)

Debate and Vote

b)

Committee

c)

Signed by the President

d)

Bill is vetoed

28.

Which court is incorrectly matched with its jurisdiction?

a)

General District Court - Misdemeanors and small civil cases

b)

Circuit Court - Felonies and Large civil cases

c)

VA Court of Appeals - Judicial Review

d)

VA Supreme Court - Highest Court in Virginia

29.

How many members are in the Virginia Senate?

a)

100

b)

435

c)

40

d)

75

30.

Who is the chief lawyer for the state of Virginia?

a)

Lieutenant Governor

b)

Chief Justice

c)

Governor

d)

Attorney General

31.

The idea that power is divided between levels of government in the United States.

a)

Anarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Unitary

d)

Federalism

32.

What are the powers that are saved for STATE governments?

a)

Expressed

b)

Reserved

c)

Concurrent

d)

Political

33.

What is Virginia's legislative body made up of the Virginia Senate and the Virginia House of Delegates called?

a)

General Assembly

b)

Congress

c)

Capitol Hill

d)

House of Representatives

34.

What are the powers that are SHARED by the national and state governments?

a)

Concurrent

b)

Reserved

c)

Expressed

d)

Political

35.

The judicial branch does what with our laws?

a)

Make them

b)

Carry them out

c)

Interpret them

36.

Who is second in command for Virginia's executive branch?

a)

Lieutenant Governor

b)

Governor

c)

Attorney General

d)

Vice President

37.

When there is a dispute between the state and national government, which level has higher authority?

a)

Foreign

b)

State

c)

National

d)

Local

38.

Who has the power to make the decision to cancel statewide education testing?

a)

Reserved

b)

Concurrent

c)

Expressed

39.

Which role of the governor is displayed when he delivers his State of the Commonwealth speech?

a)

Commander in Chief

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Party Chief

d)

Chief Legislator

40.

How many members are in the Virginia House of Delegates

a)

100

b)

435

c)

40

d)

75

41.

Who has the power to send the military over to assist other countries in fighting their civil war?

a)

Concurrent

b)

Expressed

c)

Reserved

42.

Working Americans pay both federal and state taxes. This is which type of power?

a)

Expressed

b)

Reserved

c)

Concurrent

43.

Who are the people that live in an area or district served by an elected official?

a)

Visitors

b)

Residents

c)

Livables

d)

Constituents

44.

The legislative branch does what with our laws?

a)

Make them

b)

Carry them out

c)

Interpret them

45.

Federal mandates are when the federal government requires the states to participate in programs without giving them enough money.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

The executive branch does what with our laws?

a)

Make them

b)

Carry them out

c)

Interpret them

47.

Which role of the governor is displayed when he participates in a community service day?

a)

Commander in Chief

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Party Chief

d)

Chief Citizen

48.

What are powers that are specifically stated in the Constitution for the NATIONAL government?

a)

Reserved

b)

Political

c)

Expressed

d)

Concurrent

49.

Which role of the governor is displayed when he serves as the face of Virginia by honoring a group with an award?

a)

Chief of State

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Party Chief

d)

Chief Citizen

50.

Which of the following is NOT a primary issue of the Virginia General Assembly?

a)

Foreign Affairs

b)

Education

c)

Public Health

d)

Environment

51.

Which role of the governor is displayed when he attends a campaign event?

a)

Chief of State

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Party Chief

d)

Chief Citizen

52.

When the Governor is sent a bill from the General Assembly, what is one thing he does NOT do with it?

a)

Veto bill

b)

Sign into law

c)

Line-item veto

d)

Send bill to his Cabinet for approval

53.

376. An awareness of individual talents, interests, and aspirations is needed to

a)

pay the bills

b)

select a career

c)

become an adult

d)

graduate from high school

54.

377. Attitudes and behaviors that support a strong work ethic enhance:

a)

personal appearance

b)

career success

c)

self-esteem

d)

taste in clothing

55.

378. There is a correlation between skills, education, and —

a)

taxes

b)

the Federal Reserve Bank

c)

spiritual growth

d)

income

56.

379. Changes in technology influence the abilities, skills, and education needed in the

a)

home

b)

marketplace

c)

temporary job

d)

work ethic

57.

380. Career planning starts with —

a)

self-assessment

b)

self-preservation

c)

self-denial

d)

self-expression

58.

381. Employers seek employees who demonstrate the attitudes and behaviors of a strong —

a)

bench press ability

b)

worthwhile

c)

work ethic

d)

work partner

59.

382. Higher skill(s) and/or education level(s) generally lead to —

a)

higher population

b)

lower incomes

c)

higher incomes

d)

higher elevation

60.

383. Which of the following is a factor that influences job income?

a)

Supply and demand

b)

Cash and carry

c)

Laws of physics

d)

U.S. Supreme Court

61.

384. Employers seek individuals who have kept pace with —

a)

student loans

b)

popular trends

c)

technological change/skills

d)

popular music

62.

385. How do technological advancements affect the workplace?

a)

Technological advancements create new jobs.

b)

Technological advancements do not affect the workplace.

c)

Technological advancements hurt the workplace.

d)

Technological advancements help keep the workplace the same as in the past.

63.

___1. Career Planning should begin with-

a)

Job training

b)

Self-assessment

c)

Work Ethic

d)

Education

64.

___2. All of the following are traits of a good work ethic EXCEPT -

a)

Greediness

b)

Enthusiasm

c)

Creativity

d)

Team-Work

65.

___3. MORE THAN ONE ANSWER Identify the components that influence income

a)

Skill level

b)

Education level

c)

Supply and Demand

d)

Government Regulations

e)

Which political party you support

66.

___4. New jobs in the workplace are often created by -

a)

Advancements in college

b)

Advancements in the government

c)

Technological advancements

d)

Needing a bigger salary

67.

One of the parents in this family recently lost their job and the family has decided to sell their current house and downsize to a smaller house closer to the other parent's job. Which piece of the pie will mostly likely see a decrease?

a)

Investments

b)

Transportation

c)

Groceries

d)

Mortgage

68.

Employers want a strong work ethic from their workers.

CHECK 3 ANSWERS that indicate a strong work ethic

a)

being on time

b)

double checking the quality of your work

c)

focusing on work other people are doing

d)

Being reliable

69.

If you must miss a day of work you should?

a)
Tell a coworker to cover for you without informing your supervisor
b)
Wait until the next day to notify your supervisor
c)
Notify your supervisor and follow the company's protocol for reporting absences.
d)
Don't notify anyone and just don't show up
70.
What has drastically changed the world of work?
a)
Environment
b)
Technology
c)
Investment
d)
Workers
71.

Jobs that are in high demand USUALLY

a)

Very hard to find

b)

Are more difficult

c)

Pay higher wages

d)

Pay lower wages

72.

Shania buys a new cell phone and she receives a sheet of paper that explains a warranty for the new cell phone, but she decides to throw the paper away without reading it. What Fiscal Responsibility is she not following?

a)

Having a budget

b)

Understanding warranties, guarantees, and contracts and how they protect you

c)

Spending money wisely

d)

Saving and Investing

73.

A building inspector would belong to which career cluster?

a)

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

b)

Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

c)

Education and Training

d)

Architecture and Construction

74.
A bachelor's degree typically takes how long to complete?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
75.

Which character trait would not be desirable to a potential employer? 

a)

carefree

b)

independent

c)

multi skilled

d)

versatile

76.

It is possible to have a high income without a college degree if -

a)

You have skills that are in high demand.

b)

If you run your own business and work hard.

c)

If you earn an associate's degree in a high-paying field.

d)

All of the above.

77.

Being fiscally responsible means -

a)

writing a budget and sticking to it.

b)

spending less money than you make.

c)

keeping an emergency fund and saving money for the future.

d)

all of the above.

78.

All of the following are ways the government promotes competition except

a)

collecting taxes

b)

preventing monopolies

c)

engaging in trade

d)

supporting new businesses

79.

Which government agency regulates radio and tv?

a)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

b)

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

c)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

d)

Social Security Agency (SSA)

80.

Which government agency watches over the environment?

a)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

b)

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

c)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

d)

Social Security Agency (SSA)

81.

Participating in global trade does all the following except...

a)

supports monopolies

b)

provides more competition

c)

being able to buy goods at a lower cost

d)

being able to sell goods at a lower cost

82.

Which is an example of a good or service provided by the government? (choose 3)

a)

Military

b)

Roads

c)

USPS Mail

d)

Taco Bell

83.

Revenue from sales tax and income tax

a)

Help people vote

b)

Help pay for public goods and services

c)

Must be returned to the consumer

d)

Is used to buy more resources

84.

Taxes paid to the government help pay for (choose 3)

a)

Police/Fire

b)

Schools

c)

Pizza

d)

Roads

85.

The government borrow money and collects taxes.

a)

true

b)

false

86.

The ____ amendment authorizes Congress to collect taxes

a)

5

b)

10

c)

16

d)

21

87.

If the government increases borrowing, then private borrowing

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

88.

If the government decreases taxes, then private spending

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

89.

An increase in government spending can result in all the follow EXCEPT

a)

lower taxes

b)

higher taxes

c)

more production

d)

more demand

90.

If the Federal Reserve increases interest rates they are trying to _________ the amount of money people can borrow

a)

increase

b)

decrease

91.

Which is NOT a role of the Federal Reserve system?

a)

Regulating banks

b)

Maintaining value of currency

c)

Acting as the governments bank

d)

Monitoring the president

92.

If inflation is high, the Federal Reserve may

a)

raise interest rates

b)

lower interest rates

93.

Contracts (choose 2)

a)

are enforceable by law

b)

always optional

c)

signed by only one person

d)

protect private property/ownership

94.

Another term for paper money is

a)

Debit card

b)

Credit card

c)

Coins

d)

Federal Reserve Note

95.

______ can coin (print) money.

a)

Banks

b)

Citizens

c)

The US Government

d)

Zach

96.

Which of the following is not money?

a)

Coins

b)

Credit Card

c)

Debit Card

d)

Check

97.

When is the 2018 8th Grade Dance

a)

May 31

b)

June 8

c)

May 12

d)

April 13

98.
What is the name of our nation's central bank?
a)
The Federal Reserve
b)
The United States National Bank
c)
The National Bank of the United States
d)
Bank of America
99.
The Federal Reserve maintains the _______ of our currency.
a)
value
b)
design
c)
trading
d)
color
100.
The Fed ______________ banks to ensure the soundness of the banking system.
a)
regulates
b)
closes
c)
opens
d)
runs
101.
what are the three building materials?
a)
cotton,clay,soil
b)
copper,bedrock,iron
c)
brick,copper,metal
d)
metal,brick,wood
102.
what weapon is this?
a)
shoty 
b)
tac shotgun 
c)
uzi vert 
d)
lil pump 
103.

T'Challa is the king of which country?

a)

Wakanda

b)

Rwanda

c)

Uganda

d)

Melanda

104.

In the Black Panther movie, who plays Wakabi?

a)
b)
c)
d)
105.

Who has a better chance at passing, The student who is self-reliant and does their own work or the student who has been relying on the people who sit near them to help them all the time?

a)

Stop calling me out Mr. Wyatt

b)

You ain't funny Mr Wyatt

c)

Clearly the "self reliant" persons who do their own work!

d)

Not the person who has asked for "help" all year

106.

All of the following are characteristics of the United States economy EXCEPT:

a)

Free markets

b)

Private property

c)

Consumer sovereignty

d)

No competition

107.

What are the earnings a business has left after all expenses have been paid?

a)

Wages

b)

Profit

c)

Capital

d)

Taxes

108.

John opened a shoe store in Rocky Mount, VA. Three months later, Mary Ann opened a shoe store in the same town. What benefits will the citizens of Rocky Mounty receive as a result of these competing businesses?

a)

Better Quality

b)

Lower Quality

c)

Higher Prices

d)

Lower Prices

109.

Which characteristics are true of the business shown in the picture?

a)

Two or more owners

b)

One Owner

c)

Shared risks and profits

d)

Risks and profits not shared

e)

Varied amounts of investments by owners

110.

An entrepreneur is a person who --

a)

buys shares of a business in order to get dividends in return

b)

Takes a risk to produce goods and services in hopes of making a profit

c)

Shares the risk of producing goods and services with the government

d)

Owns a business that is controlled by the government.

111.

Which type of business organization can act as one legal entity regardless of its number of owners?

a)

Proprietorship

b)

Corporation

c)

Entrepreneurship

d)

Partnership

112.

Tom, Bill, and Susan open a store where they sell electronics. They know that they will have to share the profits, but they feel it is worth it because they share the risks as well. What type of business did they open?

a)

Corporation

b)

Entrepreneur

c)

Partnership

d)

Proprietorship

113.

Tax money paid by businesses and individuals is used to provide --

a)

company profits

b)

natural resources

c)

public goods

d)

private savings

114.

Individuals (households) own the resources used in production, sell the resources, and use the income --

a)

to provide public goods and services

b)

to increase consumption

c)

to buy more resources

d)

to purchase products

115.

In the United States economy, what do consumers buy from businesses?

a)

Goods and services

b)

Resources

c)

Interest

d)

Taxes

116.

Which term complete the economic flow?

a)

Investment

b)

Savings

c)

Income

d)

Taxes

117.

Adam put $500 in his savings account last year. When he looked at his bank statement a year later it had $515 in it. Which statement explains why there was an increase?

a)

The bank paid interest on the money he saved

b)

His bank statement reflected a debit from the grocery store.

c)

The bank deducted the required maintenance fees

d)

His employer contributed to his retirement fund.

118.

Which of the following is NOT a financial institution?

a)

Bank

b)

Credit Union

c)

Realty Company

119.

How do financial institutions obtain funds to give loans to consumers?

a)

Customers deposit money into the financial institutions

b)

Government agencies loan money to the financial institution

c)

The Federal Reserve makes more money for financial institutions to loan

d)

Local governments give tax revenues to the financial institutions

120.

How do banks and other financial institutions make money?

a)

Sell resources to other companies

b)

Apply for grants from the government

c)

Give loans and charge interest on those loans

d)

Print money

121.

What is the impact of technological innovation on world trade?

a)

Lowers the cost of production

b)

Higher cost to the consumer

c)

Lowers the cost of consumption

d)

Higher cost of production

122.

They buying and selling of goods and services by all nations in a worldwide market is called --

a)

interdepndence

b)

globalization

c)

megalopolis

d)

NAFTA

123.

What is one way to lower the cost of production?

a)

Offer discount prices

b)

Hire additional workers

c)

Use more resources

d)

Create new technologies

124.

All of the following are reasons nations trade except:

a)

To create jobs

b)

To build stronger foreign policy

c)

To get goods and services the cannot make themselves

d)

To get goods and services at a cheaper price

125.

Consumers determine through purchases what goods and services will be produced is known as what?

a)

Incentives

b)

Markets

c)

Consumer Sovereignty

d)

Resources

126.

According to the circular flow of the economy, if producers want to make more products, what do they need to do?

a)

Buy more resources from consumers

b)

Pay more taxes

c)

Make more goods and services

d)

Create more resources

127.

Considering the rise in demand for coffee beans and the fact that Hawaii is the only state that can grow coffee beans, what will the US have to do to meet the demand for coffee beans?

a)

Engage in global trade

b)

Lower the cost of production

c)

Change the climate of other states

d)

Charge more taxes on coffee

128.

When a person goes to work for a company they are providing a ________.

a)

Incentive

b)

Demand

c)

Technology

d)

Resource

129.

What two main groups are involved in the circular flow of the economy?

a)

Government and entrepreneurs

b)

Consumers and producers

c)

Producers and political parties

d)

Banks and command economies

130.

What term means dividing governmental power into 3 LEVELS?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

The Preamble

d)

Federalism

131.
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the State govt.?
a)
Judicial
b)
Federal
c)
Legislative
d)
Executive
132.
What is Virginia's Legislative branch called? (Hint: in VA the ____ make the laws)
a)
The State Congress
b)
The House of Representatives
c)
The General Assembly
d)
The House of Burgesses
133.
The General Assembly has two chambers (houses) which means they are _____.
a)
Bilingual
b)
Tricameral
c)
Bicentenial
d)
Bicameral
134.
Which is the larger house of the General Assembly?
a)
The House of Delegates
b)
The House of Representatives
c)
The House of Commons
d)
The VA Senate
135.
Which is the smaller house of the General Assembly?
a)
The U.S. Senate
b)
The Small Claims Court
c)
The House Delegates
d)
The VA Senate
136.
On the State level, the Executive power is carried out by the ______. 
a)
Governor
b)
President
c)
Mayor
d)
Vice-Governor
137.

For how many years is the Governor elected?

a)

1 year

b)

2 years

c)

4 years

d)

as long as he wants

138.
What is the role of the Governor's Cabinet?
a)
To make the laws with him
b)
To oversee specific functions of govt.
c)
To write down everything he says.
d)
To take over if he dies. 
139.
What are the two other elected positions who help the Governor carry out VA's laws. 
a)
President & First Lady
b)
Mayor & County Manager
c)
Vice Governor & Vice President
d)
Attorney General & Lieutenant Gov. 
140.
The Constitution establishes a Federal form of government in which the ______ level is supreme.
a)
Local
b)
State
c)
Judicial
d)
National
141.
Powers which are only given to the state are called _____ powers.
a)
Reserved
b)
Expressed
c)
Enumerated
d)
Implied
142.
Which level of govt. has these powers:
CONDUCTS FOREIGN POLICY, REGULATES COMMERCE, AND PROVIDES FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE
a)
Local
b)
National
c)
State
d)
Governor
143.
Powers that belong to both levels such as making laws, having court systems, and collecting taxes are called ___. 
a)
Reserved Powers
b)
Expressed Powers
c)
Enumerated Powers
d)
Concurrent Powers
144.
What are the primary responsibilities of the state government?
a)
Administer Federal bureaucracy
b)
Trade with other countries
c)
Public health, safety & welfare.
d)
Defend our nation from terrorists. 
145.
Why do tensions sometimes exist between the National and State governments?
a)
The state wants to be more powerful than Federal.
b)
Federal makes State do things without funding
c)
The Constitution does not give Federal enough power
d)
It is unclear who is more powerful.
146.

What document gives Local governments permission to govern?

a)

The U.S. Constitution

b)

The Virginia Constitution

c)

The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedoms

d)

The Articles of Confederation

147.

A city charter is a...

a)

document giving that city certain powers.

b)

fancy bus we take on long field trips.

c)

letter from the King of the U.S.A.

d)

local law

148.

What is an ordinance?

a)

a change to the U.S. Constitution

b)

something you may choose to do voluntarily

c)

a local law for specific cities/counties/towns

d)

when the President rejects a law

149.

At which level of government do YOU have the most influence?

a)

National

b)

Federal

c)

Local

d)

State

150.

Which of the following is a legislative body?

a)

Mayor

b)

Manager

c)

Council

d)

Governor

151.

Which of the following is NOT a required elected local official?

a)

Treasurer

b)

Commissioner of Revenue

c)

Clerk of the Circuit Court

d)

Sheriff

e)

Mayor's Chief of Staff

152.

What is the role of a School Board?

a)

Oversee K-12 Education in Counties & Cities

b)

Make ordinances for Towns

c)

Enforce all local laws

d)

Raise money for the Mayor to run for reelection

153.

The powers of the local governments are derived from:

a)

governor

b)

House of Burgesses

c)

the Constitution

d)

the state

154.

All powers of local government in Virginia are created and controlled by the —

a)

Supreme Court

b)

governor

c)

state

d)

General Assembly

155.

At the local level, the legislative branch of government makes ordinances for the —

a)

Congress

b)

community

c)

state

d)

national government

156.

At the local level, which branch of government approves the annual budget?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Administrative

157.

The legislative branch at the local level of government has limited power as delegated by the —

a)

state

b)

President

c)

U.S. Senate

d)

U.S. House of Representatives

158.

Which branch of government makes laws, ordinances, and approves budgets, whether at the local, state, or national level?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

Administrative

159.

Which of the following descriptions does not describe the executive branch of government at the local level?

a)

Elected or appointed by the Board of Supervisors

b)

Elected or appointed by the City Council

c)

City or county managers hired by the local legislatures

d)

City or county managers hired by the governor

160.

The local courts hear cases under the authority provided by state legislation as part of the —

a)

local judicial branch

b)

local executive branch

c)

local legislative branch

d)

national judicial branch

161.

What is the main duty for the local executive?

a)

To make local ordinances

b)

To appoint a Cabinet

c)

To prepare a budget

d)

To pardon criminals

162.

Both City Councils and Boards of Supervisors are which branch of local government?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

None of the above

163.

What is the best title for this list?

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer, Sheriff

a)

Locally elected Executive positions

b)

Locally appointed Executive positions

c)

Locally elected Legislative positions

d)

Mayor's Cabinet

164.

All of the following are locally ELECTED Executive positions except -

a)

Mayor

b)

Treasurer

c)

Sheriff

d)

County Manager

e)

Clerk of the Circuit Court

165.

Which type of local government would have:

* An elected School Board

* An elected Board of County Supervisors

* An appointed/hired County Manager

a)

City

b)

County

c)

Town

d)

All of the above

166.

What is a mayor?

a)

Chief executive of a city

b)

Chief executive of a county

c)

Chief executive of Virginia

d)

Legislative Branch of a city

167.

Which branch APPROVES the budget after it's been made and presented?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

None of the above

168.

At the local level, which branch prepares the annual budget?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

none of the above

169.

At the local level, which branch would make ordinances for the community?

a)

Legislative

b)

Executive

c)

Judicial

d)

None of the above

170.

At the local level, what are laws called?

a)

ordinances

b)

infractions

c)

laws

d)

code of behavior

171.

Which of the following are local governments responsible for? (3 answers)

a)

Parks and recreation services

b)

Housing services

c)

Police and fire departments

d)

Federal elections

172.

Which of the following is not typically a responsibility of local government?

a)

Park management

b)

Road upkeep

c)

National defense

d)

Waste management

173.

Which of the following is a responsibility of local government?

a)

Declaring war

b)

Printing money

c)

Managing public parks/roads

d)

Regulating interstate commerce

174.

What are the main responsibilities of the Board of Supervisors, town council, and city council? (Choose the two answers)

a)

Enforce ordinances

b)

adopt an annual buget

c)

make ordinances

d)

adopt a biennial budget

175.

Counties in Virginia have an elected ______ which exercises legislative powers.

a)

council

b)

mayor

c)

board of supervisors

d)

manager

176.

The County legislative branch is

a)

City Council

b)

Town Council

c)

Board of Supervisor

d)

General Assembly

177.

The ordinance on the left best illustrates local government's power to...

a)

educate children

b)

regulate land use

c)

collect taxes

d)

protect the environment