According to the Declaration of Independence, what can citizens do if government abuses its power
Assemble to peacefully protest
Replace the government
Petition President
Petition Congress
According to the Declaration of Independence, what can citizens do if government abuses its power
Assemble to peacefully protest
Replace the government
Petition President
Petition Congress
When a person fulfills his obligation to serve on a jury, what right is being secured for a fellow citizen?
The right to trial by peers
The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure
The right to freedom of expression
The right to representation
"that all power is vested in, and consequently derived (come from), the people... The VA Declaration of Rights Which fundmental principle is being described in the quote?
Consent of the Govern
Limited Government
Rule of Law
Representative Govenment
The government is not all powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do. Which fundamental political principle does this define?
limited government
representative government
rule of law
consent of the govern
Which basic principle of government the people rule?
federalism
consent of the govern
limited government
democracy
Which is NOT a fundamental document that influenced the Constitution?
The Charter of the Virginia Company of London
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
How are the states involved in the amendment process?
Change amendments
declare amendments unconstitiutional
propose amendments
ratify amendments
Which groups are NOT involved in creating an amendment to the United States Constitutions?
Constitutional Convention
United Stated Supreme Court
State Legislature
Both Houses of Congress
Which branch can declare acts of the President unconstitutional?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Constitutional Branch
Which only applies to the amendment process for the Virginia Constitutions?
the legislature proposes the amendment
Virginia voters ratify the amendment
A Constitutional Convention ratifies the amendment
A special committee proposes the amendment
The division of power between the national and state government is known as the principle of
Reserved powers
checks and balances
separation of powers
federalism
To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper. What power of Congress are being addressed in this part of the United States Constitution?
Expressed
Enumerated
Implied
Reserved
At the local level who has the greatest influence?
Mayor
Council
City Manager
Citizens
All are powers of the Legislative Branch except
Declare War
Appoint Cabinet Members and judges
Approve the annual budget
Make laws for the nations
Which is NOT a duty of the President?
Sees that laws are passed by Congress are carried out/enforced
Pass laws
Appoints Justices to the Supreme Court
Commander in Chief of the military
The Governor of Virginia endorses a candidate from the 25th district in the state senate. Which role is the governor fulfilling?
Chief Administrator
Chief of State
Chief Legislator
Chief Party Leader/Party Chief
President nominates John Jay to become Supreme Court Justice. What body must confirm this nomination?
Cabinet Department
United Stated Senate
State Legislator
Supreme Court
Who would be next in the Presidential line of succession if the President and Vice President were removed from office?
Secretary of State
Speaker of House
President Pro Tempore
Secretary of Defense
Which statement is not about Judicial Review?
It was established by Marbury vs Madison
It established the division of power between state and national government
It gives the courts the power to determine the constitutionality of laws and acts
It is part of the system of checks and balances
What does the United States Supreme Court decide?
Fairness of federal trials
Guilt or innocence of people charged with state crimes
Guilt or innocence of people charged with federal crimes
Constitutionality of federal laws
Which Federal court has a judge, jury, appellate and originial jurisdiction?
General district court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Appeals Court
Who decides cases in Virginia's district courts?
Magistrates
Judge no jury
Judge and jury
Jury not judge
Which two steps must a person complete in order to become a naturalized citizen?
Know at at least 25 Americans and register to vote
Demonstrate knowledge of American History and Science principles
Speak, read, and write English words and demonstrated knowledge of History
purchase an official voter registration card and pass a fitness test
All of the following are civic duties except?
Obey laws
serve in the armed forces, if called
vote in national elections
pay taxes
What are the two houses in the Virginia General Assembly