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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

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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

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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

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"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

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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

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Which basic principle of government the people rule?

federalism

consent of the govern

limited government

democracy

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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

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How are the states involved in the amendment process?

Change amendments

declare amendments unconstitiutional

propose amendments

ratify amendments

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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

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Which branch can declare acts of the President unconstitutional?

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

Constitutional Branch

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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

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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

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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

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At the local level who has the greatest influence?

Mayor

Council

City Manager

Citizens

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All are powers of the Legislative Branch except

Declare War

Appoint Cabinet Members and judges

Approve the annual budget

Make laws for the nations

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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

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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

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President nominates John Jay to become Supreme Court Justice. What body must confirm this nomination?

Cabinet Department

United Stated Senate

State Legislator

Supreme Court

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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

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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

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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

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Which Federal court has a judge, jury, appellate and originial jurisdiction?

General district court

Circuit Court

Supreme Court

Appeals Court

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Who decides cases in Virginia's district courts?

Magistrates

Judge no jury

Judge and jury

Jury not judge

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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

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All of the following are civic duties except?

Obey laws

serve in the armed forces, if called

vote in national elections

pay taxes

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What are the two houses in the Virginia General Assembly

VA Senate and House of Delegates

Senate and House of Delegates

VA Senate and House of Representatives

Senate and House of Representatives

FTB Civics Mid Term Review

FTB Civics Mid Term Review

According to the Declaration of Independence, what can citizens do if government abuses its power

According to the Declaration of Independence, what can citizens do if government abuses its power

When a person fulfills his obligation to serve on a jury, what right is being secured for a fellow citizen?

"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?

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?

Which basic principle of government the people rule?

Which is NOT a fundamental document that influenced the Constitution?

How are the states involved in the amendment process?

Which groups are NOT involved in creating an amendment to the United States Constitutions?

Which branch can declare acts of the President unconstitutional?

Which only applies to the amendment process for the Virginia Constitutions?

The division of power between the national and state government is known as the principle of

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?

At the local level who has the greatest influence?

All are powers of the Legislative Branch except

Which is NOT a duty of the President?

The Governor of Virginia endorses a candidate from the 25th district in the state senate. Which role is the governor fulfilling?

President nominates John Jay to become Supreme Court Justice. What body must confirm this nomination?

Who would be next in the Presidential line of succession if the President and Vice President were removed from office?

Which statement is not about Judicial Review?

What does the United States Supreme Court decide?

Which Federal court has a judge, jury, appellate and originial jurisdiction?

Who decides cases in Virginia's district courts?

Which two steps must a person complete in order to become a naturalized citizen?

All of the following are civic duties except?

What are the two houses in the Virginia General Assembly

According to the Declaration of Independence, what can citizens do if government abuses its power

According to the Declaration of Independence, what can citizens do if government abuses its power

When a person fulfills his obligation to serve on a jury, what right is being secured for a fellow citizen?

"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?

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?

Which basic principle of government the people rule?

Which is NOT a fundamental document that influenced the Constitution?

How are the states involved in the amendment process?

Which groups are NOT involved in creating an amendment to the United States Constitutions?

Which branch can declare acts of the President unconstitutional?

Which only applies to the amendment process for the Virginia Constitutions?

The division of power between the national and state government is known as the principle of

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?

At the local level who has the greatest influence?

All are powers of the Legislative Branch except

Which is NOT a duty of the President?

The Governor of Virginia endorses a candidate from the 25th district in the state senate. Which role is the governor fulfilling?

President nominates John Jay to become Supreme Court Justice. What body must confirm this nomination?

Who would be next in the Presidential line of succession if the President and Vice President were removed from office?

Which statement is not about Judicial Review?

What does the United States Supreme Court decide?

Which Federal court has a judge, jury, appellate and originial jurisdiction?

Who decides cases in Virginia's district courts?

Which two steps must a person complete in order to become a naturalized citizen?

All of the following are civic duties except?

What are the two houses in the Virginia General Assembly