Constitutional Foundations
This principle means the government only has the powers given to it by the Constitution.
What is limited government?
This branch of government makes laws.
Legislative
This level of government is responsible for public schools and local roads.
Local Government
The freedoms of speech, religion, and press are protected by this amendment.
First Amendment
The value of the next best choice given up is called this.
opportunity cost?
This document declared that the king was not above the law in England.
What is the Magna Carta?
Article II of the Constitution explains the powers of this branch.
Executive Branch
This document outlines Virginia’s government structure.
Constitution of Virginia
The process by which immigrants become citizens is called this.
Naturalization
In this type of economy, individuals and businesses make most economic decisions.
Free market economy or Capitalist
This principle divides power between the national and state governments.
Federalism
This system prevents one branch from becoming too powerful
Checks and Balances
Virginia's legislative branch is called (Daily DOUBLE)
(Name all parts for TRIPLE)
General Assembly (Senate and House of Delegates)
This amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.
4th Amendment
This institution acts as the central bank of the United States.
Federal Reserve System
This founding document stated that “all men are created equal.”
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The power to declare laws unconstitutional belongs to this branch.
What is the judicial branch?
County boards and city councils are examples of this type of government body.
Local government
Serving on a jury and paying taxes are examples of these.
Duties of a citizen
Savings accounts, loans, and investments are commonly provided by these institutions.
Financial institutions or banks
This process requires approval by 3/4 of the states.
constitutional amendment
This process allows Congress to remove a president from office.
Impeachment
In Virginia court system, what court would a defendant report to if they committed a felony under state law
Virginia Circuit Court
Before becoming a citizen, one must live in the United States for how long?
For double points what is a special circumstance and how long does this condition require?
This term describes how individuals seeking profit can unintentionally benefit society.
Invisible Hand