Unit 2
Which basic principle is demonstrated when members of Congress are elected to make laws on behalf of the people?
Representative Government
Congress is divided into two chambers: the Senate, and the...?
House of Representatives
What are local laws called?
The General Assembly is divided into two chambers: the Virginia Senate, and...?
House of Delegates
What Supreme Court case established Judicial Review?
Marbury v. Madison
What is step 1 of the US Constitution Amendment Process?
Step 1:
Step 2: Ratified by the States
Step 3: New Amendment Added
Proposed by Congress
What principle divides governmental power into three branches with each branch having its own separate job?
Separation of Power
Name the local legislative bodies in a town, city, and county.
Town-Town Council
City-City Council
County-Board of Supervisors
City and County-School Board
The division of power between the state and national government is called?
Federalism
This US court has limited original jurisdiction for certain cases, appellate jurisdiction, and 9 justices decide the outcome of the case.
US Supreme Court
What document...
Affirmed "certain unalienable rights"
Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain
Established equality under the law for all people
Declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain
Declaration of Independence
The following powers are what kind of powers?
Coin Money
Make Treaties
Declare War
Regulate Trade Between States
Expressed Powers of the National Government
What are the steps in the Federal Legislative Process
Step 1: Bill is introduced
Step 2: Bill passes both chambers
Step 3: President signs the bill
Step 4: Bill becomes a law
A new law was created in a county that all animals needed to be on a leash. What legislative body would make this ordinance?
Board of Supervisors
This Virginia Court only has appellate jurisdiction.
Virginia Court of Appeals
Governor Todd is on his way home from watching a movie and accidentally runs a stop sign, which is against the law. He is pulled over by a police officer. If Governor Todd is given a ticket, what fundamental political principal is being demonstrated?
Rule of Law
The speech that the President delivers to Congress is called what?
The State of the Union Address
When someone is accused of breaking the law they will have this type of court case.
Criminal
What document give cities, towns, and counties in Virginia their power to govern?
Virginia Constitution
This protects citizens from unfair governmental actions and laws.
Due Process
What document extended the rights of Englishmen to colonists?
The charters of the Virginia Company of London
What federal court is responsible for interpreting federal laws?
United States Supreme Court
What are the 6 purposes of the United States Government that were stated in the Constitution?
1. Form a more perfect union
2. Establish justice
3. Ensure domestic tranquility
4. Provide for the common defense
5. Promote the general welfare
6. Secure the blessings of liberty
What are the steps of Virginia's lawmaking process?
Step 1: A bill is introduced
Step 2: Bill is worked on in committees
Step 3: Bill is debated on floor
Step 4: Bill is voted on
Step 5: Process is repeated in other house
Step 6: Bill is signed by the Governor
If a law enforcement officer has enough reason to believe that a suspect has been involved in a crime he has what?
Probable cause