Civics

Civics

SOL Review

2nd 9-weeks

Our Federal System of Government

CE.6 a-bCE.7 a-bCE.8 a-d

State and Local Government

CE.6 a-bCE.8 c

What is the division of power between the states and the national government called?

A. Majority rule

B. A consent of the governed

C. Federalism

D. Rule of law

C. Federalism

In Virginia, where are the powers of the local government derived from?

A. The state of Virginia

B. The United States Constitution

C. The Bill of Rights

D. The governor of Virginia

A. The state of Virginia

The powers of the national government that are expressed in the Constitution of the United States of America are – A. Implied powers

B. Reserved powers

C. Concurrent powers

D. Enumerated powers

D. Enumerated powers

The powers not given to the national government by the Constitution of the United States of America are reserved for what? A. Citizens

B. Counties

C. President

D. States

D. States

Which level of government conducts foreign policy and regulates commerce? A. National Government

B. City Government

C. State Government

D. County Government

A. National Government

Which local branch of government makes ordinances for community, approves budget and limits power to that delegated by the state? A. Executive Branch

B. Legislative Branch

C. Judicial Branch

D. National Branch

B. Legislative Branch

Which court tries cases involving federal law and U. S. Constitutional questions? A. Federal Courts

B. Local Courts

C. State Courts

D. Continental Courts

A. Federal Courts

Which level of government promotes public health, safety and welfare? A. Federal

B. Local

C. State

D. Continental

C. State

Which level of government controls all powers of local government in Virginia? A. Federal

B. Local

C. State

D. Continental

C. State

Who powers over the judicial branch by approving federal judges and impeaching federal judges? A. Legislative Branch

B. Executive Branch

C. Judicial Branch

D. Continental Branch

A. Legislative Branch

Who powers over the judicial branch by appointing federal judges? A. Legislative Branch

B. Executive Branch

C. Judicial Branch


B. Executive Branch

Who powers over the executive branch by declaring executive acts unconstitutional? A. Legislative Branch

B. Executive Branch

C. Judicial Branch


C. Judicial Branch

Which local branch of government is elected or appointed by the Board of Supervisors or City Council and where city or county managers are hired by local legislatures? A. Legislative Branch

B. Executive Branch

C. Judicial Branch


B. Executive Branch

Which local branch of government contains the local courts where cases are heard under the authority provided by state legislatures? A. Legislative Branch

B. Executive Branch

C. Judicial Branch


C. Judicial Branch

Which branch of Virginia government makes laws for Virginia and approves biennial (2-year) budget? A. Legislative Branch

B. Executive Branch

C. Judicial Branch


A. Legislative Branch

Which branch at both state and national levels carries out the law? A. Legislative Branch

B. Executive Branch

C. Judicial Branch


B. Executive branch

Which branch plays a key role in the policymaking process? A. Legislative Branch

B. Executive Branch

C. Judicial Branch


B. Executive branch

Which branch of government proposes legislation in an annual speech to the legislature, appeals directly to the people, approves or vetoes legislation and appoints officials who carry out the laws to influence policymaking? A. Legislative BranchB. Executive BranchC. Judicial BranchD. Continental Branch

B. Executive branch

Which branch of the national government executes law of the land and prepares the annual budget for congressional action? A. Legislative Branch

B. Executive Branch

C. Judicial Branch


B. Executive branch

Which branch of the national government makes laws for the nation, approves annual budget and approves presidential appointments? A. Legislative Branch

B. Executive Branch

C. Judicial Branch


A. Legislative branch

Which branch of the national government includes the Supreme Court and the Federal Courts? A. Legislative Branch

B. Executive Branch

C. Judicial Branch


C. Judicial branch

Which court has the power of judicial review? A. U. S. District Court

B. Supreme Court

C. General District Court

D. Juvenile Court

B. Supreme Court

The powers and responsibilities of the legislative, executive and judicial branches at both the national and state levels are – A. absolute

B. limited

C. useful

D. pertinent

B. limited

In the Virginia court system, which court has the following organization and jurisdiction:

Judge/no juryJuvenile and family cases

A. General District CourtB. U. S. Supreme CourtC. U. S. Court of AppealsD. Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

D. Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

In the Virginia court system, which court has the following organization and jurisdiction:

JudgeCivil cases generally involving lower dollar amounts


A. General District Court

In the United States court system, which court has the following organization and jurisdiction:

Justices/no juryAppellate and Limited Original Jurisdiction


B. U. S. Supreme Court

In which case would a court determine whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony? A. Criminal case

B. Civil case

A. Criminal case

In which case would a court settle a disagreement between two parties? A. Criminal case

B. Civil case

B. Civil case

What is the constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws that is outlined in the 5th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America? A. Due process of law

B. Higher skills and education levels

C. Probably cause

D. Court of appeals

A. Due process of law

Which of the following BEST describes what legislators do to respond to problems or issues? A. Talk to the President

B. Talk to the Vice-President

C. Change laws

D. Write laws and take action

D. Write laws and take action

The main responsibility of the executive branch of government is to – A. Interpret laws

B. Carry out laws

C. Make laws

D. Set standards

B. Carry out laws

Which court tries civil and criminal cases? A. Virginia Supreme Court

B. Circuit Court


D. Court of Appeals of Virginia


What term means having two houses (for example: Virginia General Assembly) A. The executive branch

B. A bicameral legislature

C. Supreme

D. Judicial review

B. A bicameral legislature

In Legislative powers, what does implied mean? A. Interpreted by the Supreme Court

B. Used to carry out expressed powers

C. Specifically listed

D. Controlled by the president

B. Used to carry out expressed powers

Who helps to shape legislation?

A. members of AFL-CIO

B. Individuals and interest groups

C. People who have doctorate degrees

D. Members of NATO

B. Individuals and interest groups

The powers of the executive branch are defined where?

A. Declaration of Independence

B. United States Constitution

C. Bill of Rights

D. Magna Carta

B. United States Constitution

Which of the following courts often includes a jury? A. Virginia Supreme Court

B. General District Court

C. Circuit Court

D. Court of Appeals of Virginia

C. Circuit Court

In the United States court system, which has a judge with jury? A. U. S. District Court

B. Court of Appeals

C. U. S. Supreme Court

D. Virginia Supreme Court

A. U. S. District Court

The power of the supreme courts of the United States and Virginia to determine the constitutionality of laws and acts of the executive branch of government is called what? A. Judicial review

B. Executive review

C. Legislative review

D. Continental review

A. Judicial review

What established the principle of judicial review at the national level? A. Roe v. Wade

B. Adams v. Brown

C. Marbury v. Madison

D. Plessy v. Ferguson

C. Marbury v. Madision

What is the supreme law of the land? A. Legislative Branch

B. The Constitution of the United States of America

C. The Bill of Rights

D. The Declaration of Independence

B. The Constitution of the United States of America

Who issues search warrants, subpoenas, arrest warrants, and summons and sets bail? A. Magistrates

B. Clerks of Court

C. Sheriff’s Deputies

D. Police Officers

A. Magistrates

A juvenile who commits a serious crime may be tried – A. In the Supreme Court

B. As an adult

C. In a civil court

D. In a court martial

B. As an adult

What two amendments provide due process protection? A. 1st and 5th

B. 5th and 14th

C. 1st and 14th

D. 5th and 10th

B. 5th and 14th

Which amendment prohibits the national government from acting in an unfair manner? A. 5th

B. 10th

C. 14th

D. 15th

A. 5th

Which amendment prohibits state and local governments from acting in unfair manners?

A. 5th

B. 10th

C. 14th

D. 15th

C. 14th

The Supreme Court has extended the due process clauses to protect the guarantees of the --

A. Court of Appeals

B. Bill of Rights

C. The Constitution of the United States

D. Declaration of Independence

B. Bill of Rights

What is the first step in the procedure for a civil case?

A. The case is appealed to the Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme CourtB. The case is heard by a judge or a jury

C. Imprisonment of the accused

D. The plaintiff files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation.

D. The plaintiff files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation.

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