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WorksheetsUnit 4 Knowledge of Constitutional Government Review Game
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins
Which power does the Legislative Branch (General Assembly) have in Virginia?
They can veto bills
They can appoint judges
They approve the state budget proposed by the governor
They can enforce laws
What can the Executive Branch (Governor) do?
Approve the state budget
Declare laws unconstitutional
Override a veto
Veto laws passed by the General Assembly
What is one job of the Judicial Branch (the courts) in Virginia?
Enforce state laws
Declare Virginia laws unconstitutional
Approve the state budget
Make appointments to government jobs
Which branch confirms certain appointments made by the governor?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Local Government
Legislative Branch
If the governor vetoes a bill, who can override that veto?
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
School Board
Which branch appoints officials and judges in Virginia’s government?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
City Council
Four Years
Two Years
Two Years
Four Years
How long is the term of office for the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general of Virginia?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
What is the primary role of the Virginia Legislative Branch?
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To make or amend laws
To advise the Governor
The judicial branch is the state's (a) system.
Which role describes the Governor representing Virginia at ceremonies and public events?
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Chief of State
Commander-in-Chief
As Chief Legislator, the Governor of Virginia is responsible for:
Leading the National Guard
Suggesting laws and working with the General Assembly
Managing the state budget
Hosting ceremonial events
Managing the day-to-day operations of the state government is part of the Governor's role as:
Party Chief
Chief Executive
Commander-in-Chief
Chief of State
When the Governor acts as the leader of their political party in Virginia, they are serving as:
Commander-in-Chief
Chief of State
Party Chief
Chief Executive
The Governor's authority to lead the Virginia National Guard comes from which role?
Chief Legislator
Commander-in-Chief
Chief of State
Party Chief
Which role involves the Governor working closely with lawmakers to influence new policies?
Chief Legislator
Chief Executive
Party Chief
Commander-in-Chief
Regulatory Boards and Agencies are part of the State Executive Branch and help carry out laws and provide services
True
False
All of the following are examples of Regulatory Boards and Agencies EXCEPT__?
Virginia Department of Education
Virginia Department of Transportation
Virginia Department of Earth Science
Virginia Department of Health
The ____ are the people who wrote the U.S. Constitution
judicial
kings
framers
When the Constitution was drafted, the framers (the people who wrote it) divided the Federal government’s powers between the ________
legislative, executive, and judicial branches
kings, John Locke, and George Washington
legislative, constitution, and articles branches
The Legislative Branch of government is Congress, and they _________
interpret laws
enforce laws
make laws
_____________ enforces laws and approves and recommends new laws
judicial branch
executive branch
legislative branch
The__________ is headed by the Supreme Court and its 9 justices
legislative branch
judicial branch
Constitution
The branches work together in a complex system of __________
checks and balances
tests and exams
articles of confederation
The framers (writers) of the Constitution didn’t want any one branch to have ___________
to get consent
too much power
to pick a king
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country
True
False
The Framers (writers) of the Constitution wanted to prevent the abuse of power by the government. So they separated the power by ___
allowing for a monarchy
creating 3 branches of government
dividing the Constitution into 7 articles
The system of checks and balances helps prevent the abuse of power too. Checks and Balances gives each branch of government a way to _________
elect who will be in charge of all the branches
check (which means limit) the power of the other branches
decide how the Legislative Branch will decide which laws to pass
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
What is the primary power of the Executive Branch?
Makes laws
Enforces laws
Interprets laws
Which statement best describes the role of the Judicial Branch as shown in the chart?
It writes national budgets for Congress.
It enforces federal regulations through agencies.
It interprets laws and ensures they follow the U.S. Constitution.
Congress is made up of two chambers. Based on the information, which pair correctly lists both chambers and their total membership numbers?
Senate (100) and House of Representatives (435)
Senate (50) and House of Representatives (100)
Senate (435) and House of Representatives (100)
Senate (200) and House of Representatives (300)
Which statement about the Supreme Court is accurate according to the chart?
It is part of the Legislative Branch and writes laws.
It is the highest court in the nation and part of the Judicial Branch.
It is led by the President and Vice President as the nation’s top court of appeals.
Match each branch to its main function as presented in the chart.
Legislative—enforces laws; Executive—makes laws; Judicial—interprets laws
Legislative—makes laws; Executive—enforces laws; Judicial—interprets laws
Legislative—interprets laws; Executive—enforces laws; Judicial—makes laws
A law is passed by Congress but seems to conflict with the U.S. Constitution. Which branch has the authority to address this conflict and why?
Legislative Branch, because it makes laws and can rewrite the Constitution directly
Executive Branch, because it enforces laws and can ignore unconstitutional laws
Judicial Branch, because it interprets laws and ensures they follow the U.S. Constitution
Which statement best defines the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
To allow one branch to control the others during emergencies
To make sure no one branch becomes too powerful by letting each limit the others
To ensure laws are passed quickly without interference
To give the military authority over civilian leaders
According to the material, which document is cited for outlining safeguards that ensure checks and balances?
Federalist No. 10
Federalist No. 51
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Bill of Rights
Which action is a legislative check on the president?
Granting pardons and reprieves
Declaring actions constitutional
Vetoing a bill passed by Congress
Overriding presidential vetoes
Which action is an executive check on Congress?
Confirming or refusing to confirm federal judges
Impeaching and convicting judges
Proposing legislation and vetoing bills
Using judicial review to strike down laws
Which action is an example of judicial review?
The courts declare a law unconstitutional
The president calls a special session of Congress
Congress approves the federal budget
The president appoints judges
Which pair correctly matches the branch with a power it holds, according to the chart?
Legislative — grants pardons and reprieves
Executive — appoints judges and justices
Judicial — approves the federal budget
Executive — confirms judicial nominees
What sequence best shows checks and balances using the provided example?
President vetoes a bill → Courts write a new law → Congress approves judges
Congress passes a law → President can veto it → Courts can declare it unconstitutional
Courts propose a law → Congress vetoes it → President confirms judges
President declares a law constitutional → Congress overrides → Courts impeach the president
Which legislative power serves as a check on the federal courts?
Impeaching and convicting judges or justices
Calling special sessions of Congress
Granting pardons to judges
Appointing justices to the Supreme Court
Which action is NOT a power of the executive branch?
Preparing an annual budget for Congress to approve
Calling special sessions of Congress
Approving presidential appointments
Granting pardons and reprieves
Who can Propose Laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who can override the President’s Veto?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who can declare Actions Unconstitutional?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who can Veto Laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who can confirm appointments?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who can call special sessions of congress?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who Makes Appointments?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who appoints Federal Judges?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who can impeach and Remove the President?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who can grant pardons to federal offenders?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who can impeach and remove judges?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who approves appointments of federal judges?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Match the following
This branch is made up of Congress:
-Senate
-House of Representatives
Is responsible for making laws
Legislative Branch
This branch is made up of the President and Vice President
Is responsible for carrying out the law
Executive Branch
This branch is made up of the Court System including the Supreme Court
Is responsible for interpreting the law
Judicial Branch
What is the Supreme Law of the land?
Bill of Rights
United States Constitution
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
The power of the United States Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional is?
Due Process of Law
Appeal
Judicial Review
Arraignment of Law
When the president or governor presents medals and awards for service to the country
Chief of State
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
When the president or governor helps people who are running for office in elections
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Party Chief/Chief of the Party
When the president or governor enforces laws
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
When the president makes treaties with other countries
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator
Party Chief/Chief of the Party
When the president or governor proposes the legislative agenda
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
When the president or governor sends soldiers into action
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
When the president or governor appoints cabinet members and judges
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
When the president or governor greets and entertains important guests
Chief of State
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
When the president delivers the State of the Union speech to Congress
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Party Chief/Chief of the Party
The president is the head of the Armed Forces
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Party Chief/Chief of the Party
When the president decides how the United States will act towards other countries
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator
Party Chief/Chief of the Party
What are the three types of local governments in Virginia?
Towns
Village
County
Borough
City
Who is the head of the Virginia Executive Branch?
President
Manager
Governor
Magistrate
What is the name of the Virginia Legislative Branch called?
General Assembly
Congress
Board of Supervisors
House of Burgesses
Match the following
Town Council
Town Mayor
City Council
City Mayor
County Manager
Board of Supervisors
A local law is called a __.
Grievance
Appellate
Order
Ordinance
