Legislative branch
What is article l of the constitution
Legislative branch
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President of the United States
What does the judicial branch do?
The judicial branch reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, and decides if laws go against the Constitution.
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
U.S. citizens.
What is the legislative body of Virginia State Government, and what are its two houses?
The legislative body is the General Assembly, a bicameral (two-house) legislature consisting of the Virginia Senate (upper house) and the House of Delegates (lower house).
What is the major job of members of Congress?
To makes laws
article 2 of the constitution
Executive branch
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court.
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury OR vote in a federal election.
The Governor is the head of the executive branch, elected for a four-year term. Notably, in Virginia, the governor cannot serve consecutive terms.
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom to petition the government, freedom of worship, or the right to bear arms.
What are the three main units of local government in Virginia?
The three units of local government are counties, cities, and towns. Note that Virginia has 38 independent cities that are not part of any county.
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2 years
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President.
Who appoints Supreme Court justices?
The President of the United States nominates them, and the Senate confirms them.
What article is citizenship in?
Trick question
The Board of Supervisors is the elected legislative body that passes ordinances for a county.
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
5. What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
To advise the President on matters relating to their respective departments.
What is the power of "judicial review"?
It is the power of the Supreme Court to decide whether laws or actions of the government comply with the Constitution.
What is the last step of the naturalization process to become a U.S. citizen?
Take the Oath of Allegiance.
What are four constitutional offices that must be elected in each Virginia locality?
According to the Constitution of Virginia, voters in every locality must elect a Sheriff, a Clerk of the Circuit Court, a Commissioner of Revenue, and a Treasurer.