Citizenship and Foundations
Why is community service important in a democratic society?
a) it removes the national government's duty to improve society
b) it addresses the local needs and serves the public good
c) it lowers unemployment by giving jobs to volunteers
What is "is addresses the local needs and serves the public good"?
In a criminal case, the jury determines -
a) how much money one person needs to pay another person
b) whether someone is guilty of breaking the law
c) the best way to settle a disagreement between two people
What is "whether someone is guilty of breaking the law"?
What is "435"?
a) county and local governments
b) state and local governments
c) national and state governments
What is "national and state governments"?
If the price of a good increases, will demand increase or decrease?
What is "demand will decrease"?
"We the People" best represents what political principle?
a) rule of law
b) consent of the governed
c) representative government
What is consent of the governed?
A citizen can help ensure the rights of an accused person by -
a) serving in the military
b) paying income tax
c) serving on a jury
What is "serving on a jury"?
The Supreme Court has the power to review cases and compare them to the Constitution. What is this called?
What is "judicial review"?
A local government in VA bans smoking in public buildings to --
a) promote public health
b) support federal laws
c) regulate land use
What is "promote public health"?
"Private ownership of property and resources" best describes which type of economy?
What is "free market economy"?
Anya was born in Ohio, but is now a resident in Virginia. She just turned 18 years old. Can Anya register to vote in the next election?
What is "yes"
If a news station shows more positive news about about one candidate, and negative about the other, what is the showing?
a) bias
b) lobbying
c) demand
The president vetoing a bill is how they influence -
a) judicial review
b) foreign affairs
c) national policies
The powers of the local Virginia governments, like Powhatan, are granted directly by the --
a) Virginia Circuit Court
b) Constitution of Virginia
c) United States Attorney General
What is "the Constitution of Virginia"?
Edward owns a restaurant. He is responsible for all the restaurant's debts. What type of business is this?
a) proprietorship
b) partnership
c) corporation
What is "proprietorship"?
"in order to form a more perfect union" best refers to the -
a) failed policies made by foreign officials
b) grievances in the Declaration of Independence
c) weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation
What is "weaknesses within the Articles of Confederation"?
What is an example of political lobbying?
a) the governor gives a speech to Congress
b) A local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns
c) A health group asks legislators to pass tougher anti-pollution laws
What is "A health group asks legislators to pass tougher anti-pollution laws"?
How are implied powers most often used by the U.S. Congress?
a) to help carry out expressed powers
b) to force the executive branch to sign new legislation
c) to give the government veto powers
What is "to help carry out expressed powers"?
Which power is a responsibility of the Virginia General Assembly?
a) Exercises judicial review
b) Approves the state budget
c) Regulates the economy
What is "approves the state budget"?
a) income
b) taxes
c) interest
What is "income"?
Why are there only 27 amendments?
a) The ratification process is complex
b) national laws limit the number of amendments
c) changes in society are too small to require amendments
What is "the ratification process is complex"?
What amendment gives us due process rights at the state level?
a) 14th
b) 5th
c) 16th
What is the "5th Amendment"?
What Supreme Court case led to the judicial power of judicial review?
a) Dred Scott v. Sanford
b) Plessy v. Ferguson
c) Marbury v. Madison
What is "Marbury v. Madison"?
If someone wanted to hear about local legislation, what meeting would they go to?
a) General Assembly
b) Governor
c) Board of Supervisors
What is the "Board of Supervisors"?
What is the best actions the government can take to increase the amount of funds available for businesses?
a) borrow money
b) lower taxes
c) reduce consumer demand
What is "lower taxes"?