State and Local Government
Economics
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Citizenship
100
Federalism is the division of power between the what and what governments?
Federalism is the division of power between the what and what governments.
100
Who is a person who takes a risk to produce and sell and services in search of profit?
Entrepreneurship!!!
100
What is Legislative Branch?
It is a branch of the government which makes laws for the nation.
100
What is the main role of the executive branch?
It enforces and carries out laws passed by Congress.
100
Which amendment defines citizenship?
-13th
-14th
-15th
-21st
14th Amendment
200
What is the branch that makes laws for Virginia and also is a bicameral branch?
General Assembly
200
Two or more owners take on risk, make decisions, and share profits. What business type is it?
Partnership
200
How many voting members are in the house?
435
200
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The president
200
Name two ways a person can become a citizen of America?
By Birth and by Naturalization process!!!
300
Who is a governer?
The chief executive of Virginia
300
Money acts as what?
Money acts as a medium of exchange for goods/services.
300
What is one qualification for Senate?
At least 30 years old, U.S. citizen for 9 years, and a resident of a state they represent.
300
How long is a president's term?
Four years
300
Which of the following is a way individuals can peacefully influence elections or public policy?
-Refusing to pay taxes to protest government actions
-Ignoring campaigns and interest groups
-Only waiting for politicians to make changes without participation
-Voting for candidates who represent their interests
Voting for candidates who represent their interests
400
What type of jurisdiction does Supreme Court?
Appellate and limited original jurisdiction.
400
Financial institutions are companies that deal with?
Monetary transactions (money)
400
What are the term length for the Senate and Representatives?
Senators serve 6-years, Representative serve 2-years.
400
What is a veto?
The presidents power refuses to sign a bill passed by Congress, preventing it from becoming a law.
400
Maria wants to see change in her community regarding environmental policies. She volunteers for a local political campaign and also attends a rally to peacefully petition the government to pass a new law reducing pollution. Which statement best explains how Maria is influencing government?
-Maria is trying to run for political office herself
-Maria is exercising her right to peacefully influence public policy
-Maria is directly creating and enforcing new environmental laws
-Maria is avoiding participation in elections and public policy
Maria is exercising her right to peacefully influence public policy!!!
500
What is one way governor shapes the VA policy by?
Proposing a biennial (2-year) budget
Proposing state legislation
Signing or vetoing bills passed by the General Assembly
Enforcing laws passed by General Assembly
500
Private Financial Institutions can encourage savings by what two things?
Receiving Deposits.
Paying interests in deposits.
500
How is the number of representatives in the House and the Senate determined?
House - state population
Senate - two from each house
500
What does Commander-in-Chief mean?
The president is in charge of the armed force.
500
List the steps of the Naturalization process in order starting with the first step at the top and the last step at the bottom.
-Take an oath of Allegiance
-Apply For Naturalization
-Take and pass the Naturalization
-Move to the U.S. legally and live there for 3-5 years
1. Move to the U.S. legally and live there for 3-5 years.
2. Apply For Naturalization.
3. Take and pass the Naturalization.
4. Take an oath of Allegiance.