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Which document gave Englishmen rights to the colonists?
Charters of Virginia Company of London
Lawmaker legislate in response to???
problems and issues in the community
What are the two houses under the General Assembly?
House of Delegates and Virginia Senate
What are local laws called?
ordinances
Which court case is based on someone breaking the law?
criminal
Why was the preamble written?
to explain the goals and purposes of the U.S. Constitution
What is the name of the annual speech given by the President to Congress?
State of Union Address
What does federalism mean?
division of power between state and national government
Putting a sticker on your car to support a candidate is what responsibility?
participate in campaigns
Which court case established judicial review?
Marbury vs Madison
What is the process to amend the Virginia Constitution?
proposed by General Assembly
Ratified by Virginia Voters
What are the two houses under Congress?
House of Representatives and U.S. Senate
What is the lawmaking steps?
bill is introduced, bill is worked on within a committee, bill is debated, bill is voted, bill is sent to other house, bill is repeated, bill is signed or vetoed
Who makes laws for a city or town?
city and town council
Name the 3 federal courts?
U.S Supreme, U.S Appeals, U.S. District
Which document stated grievances against the King and declared independence from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
When a President meets with the King of England which role is he demonstrating?
Chief Diplomat
Who is the head of the executive branch for the Virginia State government?
A new was passed to have a dog on a leash, which legislative body of a County?
Which Virginia court only has appellate jurisdiction?
Court of Appeals
The concept of popular sovereignty is similar to which form of government?
Democracy
How does the U.S. Congress use implied powers?
to help carry out expressed powers
How does the Judicial branch check Congress?
declares laws unconstitutional
Which document gives cities, towns and counties in Virginia their power?
Va Constitution
When a cop has good reason someone has committed a crime what is this called?
probable cause