Foundations
Which document affirmed the unalienable rights of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?
Declaration of Independence
What do you call a written change to the Constitution?
Amendment
What are the two houses of Congress?
House of Representatives
Senate
Which United States court determines the constitutionality of laws?
US Supreme Court
Selecting people to run for office represents which job of political parties?
Nominating
Describe the requirements to become a naturalized United States citizen
- Must be at least 18
- Live in the United States for at least 3 years
- Take a naturalization test where you must be able to speak English and know American History
What do the first three articles of the Constitution describe?
List them in order.
The three branches of government.
Article 1 - Legislative
Article 2 - Executive
Article 3 - Judicial
What are the two houses of the General Assembly?
House of Delegates
Virginia Senate
Which Virginia court has jury trials?
Circuit Court
Who decides the cases in the Virginia Court of Appeals?
Judges; No jury
Which amendment defines citizenship?
14
Describe the process for amending the United States Constitution
1. Proposal by Congress
2. Voted on or ratified by the state's legislators
Chief Legislator or Legislative Leader
What does appellate jurisdiction mean?
A court is rehearing a case to see if a mistake was made in the original decision.
Where are the powers of the Governor listed?
Virginia Constitution
Which document served as a model for the Bill of Rights?
Virginia Declaration of Independence
What are implied powers usually used to do?
What does the President's cabinet help him do?
Carry out or execute laws
Which US court determines guilt or innocence of those accused of federal crimes?
US District Court
What action will the government take if it needs more money?
Increase taxes
"We have been oppressed for too long! We will now create a system of governance in which each state has equal power with every other state and and no authority will have the strength to oppose the will of each state."
This statement could most likely have been found in which of our founding documents?
Articles of the Confederation
List the six principles of the Preamble
1. Form a more perfect union
2. Establish justice.
3. Ensure domestic tranquility.
4. Promote the general welfare.
5. Provide for the common defense.
6. Secure the blessings of liberty.
Chief Diplomat
Commander in Chief
Chief Citizen
Chief Executive/Chief Administrator
Party Chief/Party Leader
Chief Legislator/Legislative Leader
Chief of State
What are the Virginia courts in order from the lowest to the highest?
General District (to include Juvenile and Domestic)
Circuit Court
Virginia Court of Appeals
Virginia Supreme Court
What are the TWO main functions of the Federal Reserve?
1. Maintain the value of the dollar
2. Keep the economy stable