Foundations
What document extended the rights of Englishmen to the colonists?
Charters of the VA Company of London
Name the 2 houses of Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
Why do Lawmakers write laws?
To solve problems or issues
Which role is being fulfilled when the president opens up trade with Cuba?
Chief Diplomat
Where do cities, towns, and counties get their power?
State government or VA Constitution
What branch interprets laws
Judicial
What does the Preamble do?
Explains why the Constitution was written
Name the 2 houses of the General Assembly
VA Senate and House of Delegates
What is the President's annual speech to Congress called?
State of the Union Address
Which power does the President exercise as the ceremonial head of the government?
Chief of State
What do you call laws passed by cities, towns, and counties?
Ordinances
Which court only has appellate jurisdiction?
U.S. Court of Appeals
What are the 2 steps for a Virginia Amendment
Proposed by General Assembly
Ratified by the voters
The division of NATIONAL and STATE government is called:
Federalism
How do we use Implied powers
to carry out Expressed powers
What power does the President exercise when ordering soldiers into battle?
Commander in Chief
Who makes ordinances (laws) for the County?
Board of Supervisors
What type of court case happens when someone breaks the law?
Criminal Case
Which document declared the colonies independent and contained our Unalienable Rights?
Declaration of Independence
How can Federal judges check congress?
Declare laws unconstitutional
What are powers that are WRITTEN down in the U.S. Constitution?
Expressed
In his first 100 days in office, President Roosevelt introduce many pieces of legislation aimed at bringing the United States out of the Great Depression. Which role is the President filling?
Chief Legislator
Citizens can have the largest impact on which level of government?
Local government
What do police need before making an arrest?
Probable Cause
Which document created a weak Central (National) government?
Articles of Confederation
What principle separates our government into 3 branches?
Separation of Powers
What must the President do to make a bill a law?
Sign it
After Hillary Clinton defeated Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic Primary, President Barack Obama campaigned extensively for her in key battleground states.
Chief of Party
If Board of Supervisors makes laws for the County, who oversees the operation of government for a County?
County Manager
What is the highest court in the land?
U.S. Supreme Court
Which principle is demonstrated when members of Congress are ELECTED to make laws on peoples behalf?
Representative government
Which level of government can declare war?
National
What is the 2nd step in the lawmaking process?
Committee
After winning the Presidency in 2016, Donald Trump began to pick a number of people to serve in his cabinet. What role is the President filling?
Chief Executive
Who schedules court proceedings and keeps county records?
Clerk of Circuit Court
What was the supreme court case that gave us Judicial Review?
Marbury v. Madison
The president is caught speeding through Washington D.C. What principle says that everyone must obey the law?
Rule of Law
Which level of government provides education?
State
What is the last step of the Virginia lawmaking process?
Governor can sign or veto
The governor calls on the national guard to stop rioting and protests. Which role is the governor fulfilling?
Commander in Chief
Who could pass an ordinance saying, "all sidewalks in Galax City are not for skateboard use."
City Council
Constitutional protection against UNFAIR government action is known as what? (Hint: Remain silent, attorney, speedy trial)
Due Process
Who can Propose a Federal (U.S.) amendment?
Congress
What are powers that both the National and State government can do? (hint: taxes and laws)
Concurrent (Shared)
What can Congress do with a 2/3 vote after a Presidential veto?
Override the veto
The governor of Virginia supports a candidate from the 25th district in the state senate. Which role is the Governor fulfilling?
Pary Chief
What are all 3 units of local government?
Counties, Towns, and Cities
What 2 amendments outline our Due Process?
5th and 14th