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WorksheetsSDMS Quarter 2 Benchmark Review
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins
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
The judicial branch is the state's (a) system.
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
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
The Legislative Branch of government is Congress, and they _________
interpret laws
enforce laws
make laws
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
_____________ 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 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 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 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
Who can confirm appointments?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who appoints Federal Judges?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who can impeach and Remove the President?
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 greets and entertains important guests
Chief of State
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
The president is the head of the Armed Forces
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Party Chief/Chief of the Party
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
What does it mean that Congress is a bicameral legislature?
It has two political parties
It has two houses in Congress
It has one national chamber
It meets two times yearly
How many Senators does each state have in the U.S. Senate?
Each state has two Senators
Each state has one Senator
Each state has four Senators
Each state has seats by population
Representation in the House of Representatives is based on which factor?
Equal state representation
State population determines seats
County land area size
Historical statehood order
What can the President do to stop a bill from becoming law?
File a judicial review
Appoint a new majority
Hold a primary election
Issue a veto of the bill
Which factor can strongly influence whether members support a bill?
Position of the public
Length of the bill
Color of the cover
Day of the week
A bill is debated on the floor of the House and passes. Which step logically follows?
It becomes law without a signature
It is sent to the Senate for consideration
It goes directly to the Supreme Court
It returns to the House for debate
Which action best describes lobbying?
Judging cases in federal courtrooms
Enforcing laws through police powers
Counting votes after an election ends
Seeking to influence legislators on a bill
What is the primary goal of a special interest group?
Provide entertainment and social events for citizens
Run elections to replace all government officials
Gather resources to support policies for a specific group
Write and pass all laws without legislators
Which action is an individual civic responsibility that influences lawmaking?
Voting in local and national elections
Approving agency budgets directly
Issuing executive orders for agencies
Drafting judicial opinions for courts
What is the name of Virginia’s state legislature?
State Congress
Executive Council
General Assembly
Commonwealth Court
All powers of Virginia local governments primarily come from which two sources?
The U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court
The Virginia Constitution and General Assembly
County charters and city mayors
Town councils and school boards
Which list correctly names the three types of local governments in Virginia?
Borough, Parish, Village
Region, Township, Ward
County, City, Town
District, Province, State
Which body serves as the legislature for a Virginia county?
City Council
Town Council
Board of Education
Board of Supervisors
What is the first step of the law making process in Congress
Floor Debate and Vote
Sign a Bill into law
Write and introduce a bill into either house of Congress
Send a Bill to Committee
If the President Vetoes a Bill, what happens Next
Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote
Congress will impeach the President
Bill goes to Committee
The Bill is renamed and introduced again
Put in Order the steps of the Law Making Process
Bill is introduced
Bill is worked on in Committee
Floor Debate and Vote
Presidential Action
What can the President do to stop a bill from becoming law?
File a judicial review
Appoint a new majority
Hold a primary election
Issue a veto of the bill
After a bill passes one chamber, what happens next in the process?
It is signed by the President
It is sent to the other house
It becomes a joint resolution
It returns to the same committee
Which step comes first in how a bill becomes a federal law?
Vote on the bill in chamber
Debate the bill on the floor
Introduce a bill in either house
Send the bill to the President
Which two chambers make up the U.S. Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
Supreme Court and Senate
Cabinet and House councils
Governors’ conference and House
Functions of all political parties include all of the following EXCEPT:
Recruiting and nominating candidates.
Officially counting votes on election night.
Educating the people about campaign issues.
Helping candidates win elections.
The American political process is characterized by a:
one party system
two party system
three party system
four party system
Out of the following choices, which party is most likely to win an election in the United States.
Republicans
Green Party
Constitution Party
Libertarian Party
This Amendment gives African Americans the right to vote.
15th
19th
23rd
24th
26th
This Amendment allowed the residents of Washington, DC to vote for President.
15th
19th
23rd
24th
26th
This Amendment outlawed poll taxes.
15th
19th
23rd
24th
26th
This Amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States.
15th
19th
23rd
24th
26th
This President signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
John Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Lyndon Johnson
Jimmy Carter
A voting rights march here where peaceful protesters were attacked was one of the things that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Montgomery, Alabama
Atlanta, Gerogia
New Orleans, Louisiana
Selma, Alabama
This Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
15th
19th
23rd
24th
26th
All are required of voters in Virginia except:
18 years of age or older.
Have lived in Virginia 3-5 years.
A resident of Virginia and of the precinct where you register.
Citizen of the United States.
Match the following about the Electoral College
The total number of Electors
538
The number of electors needed to win
270
The number of Virginia's electors
13
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 the THREE requirements to vote in Virginia?
Be 18 years old
Be US Citizen
Own Land
Graduate High School
Be a resident of the state
Which of the following is a DUTY of U.S. Citizens?
register and vote
participate in political campaigns
running for elected office
pay taxes
What is an example of a Civic Responsibility?
Obey laws
Registering for draft
Staying informed on current issues
Serving on a jury or as a witness in court
How many amendments to the Constitution are there?
14
7
56
27
Match the following principles of government.
No one is above the law
Rule of Law
The people rule
Democracy
Government is not all powerful and can only do what we give it the power to do
Limited Government
We elect people to make laws on our behalf
Representative Government
The idea that people are the source of any and all government power
Consent of the Governed
How many ways can an amendment be proposed?
1
2
3
4
Match each definition below to the correct Founding Document.
The document established the principle "Rule of Law"
Magna Carta
The document served as a model for the Bill of Rights
Virginia Declaration of Rights
This document was the United States' first form of national government
Articles of Confederation
The document was a model for the 1st Amendment Freedom of Religion
VA Declaration of Religious Freedom
This document stated that "All men were created equal" and that they would be granted the rights of "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness"?
Declaration of Independence
which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?
Conducting local elections
Monitoring the actions of officeholders
educating the public of campaign issues
Recruit and nominating candidates
Helping candidates win elections
Match the following government actions to the correct branch of government
makes laws for the nation
executes the laws of the nation
approves annual budget
confirms presidential appointments
declares war
prepares annual budget
oversees executive departments and agencies
exercises the power of judicial review
tries cases involving federal law
tries cases involving the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution
regulates interstate and foreign trade
Which basic principle states that the government is very powerful but it cannot do all the things?
Limited Government
Republic
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Each branch of government has specific and different powers to carry out its functions (jobs)
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Popular Sovereignty
Republic
A form of government with elected representatives who represent them and make laws and govern on their behalf
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Republic
Federalism
The division of power between state governments and the Federal (national) government
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Republic
Federalism
The branches of government each have powers to limit the powers of the other branches and to
prevent any branch from becoming too powerful.
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Republic
Federalism
Which fundamental concept of government states that "no one is above the law"?
rule of law
supremacy clause
due process
right to own private property
Which fundamental concept of government states that the U.S. Constitution is the "supreme law of the land"
rule of law
supremacy clause
due process
right to own private property
Which fundamental concept of government states that all individuals must go through the same legal process if they have committed a crime
rule of law
supremacy clause
due process
right to own private property
What section of the U.S. Constitution states the 6 purposes of government?
Article I
Preamble
10th Amendment
Article III
What are the TWO ways that an individual can become a citizen of the United States?
Birth
Taking the Oath of Civic Duty
Military Service
Naturalization
What is the difference between a civic duty and a responsibility?
duty-voluntary choice
responsibility-required
duty-required
responsibility-voluntary choice
None of the above
