Federal Government
What are the three branches of government?
The Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches
The head of Virignia's executive branch is the...
Governor
The court systems are a part of which branch of government?
Judicial Branch
This document was written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, declaring the United States' independence from Great Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
What is a citizen?
A person who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to its protection.
Congress is called a bicameral legislature because it has...
Two houses - Two Chambers - Senate/House of Representatives
What is the name of Virginia's state legislature?
The General Assembly
What are the two types of court systems in the United States?
Federal and State courts
Government power is restricted by the Constitution and laws. This is known as...
Limited Government
What amendment in the U.S. constitution defines citizenship?
The 14th Amendment
If the President doesn't want a bill to become a law, they can...
Veto the bill
Prince William County is run by a...
Board of Supervisors
The power to declare laws and executive actions unconstitutional is known as...
Judicial Review
The bill of rights are included in which document?
The U.S. Constitution
What are the two ways to become a U.S. citizen?
By birth or through naturalization
Representation in the House is based on State...
Population
What is an ordinance?
A local law
What is the name of the court case that established the power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What is the name of the introduction to the U.S. Constitution?
The Preamble - "We the People"
List the five freedoms of the first amendment.
Religion - Assembly - Press - Petition - Speech
Congress makes a law that the Supreme Court later rules unconstitutional. This is an example of...
Checks and Balances
What are Tribal Governments?
Independent governments run by Native Americans
What is Due Process?
The government must follow fair legal procedure before taking away a person's rights
How can the U.S. Constitution be amended?
Proposed by 2/3 of Congress and ratified by 3/4 of the states
The 5th guarantees due process from the ______ government.
The 14th guarantees due process from the ______ government.
Federal - State