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What was one reason the Articles of Confederation failed?
1. No power to tax
2. No Common Currency
3. Weak Central Gov't.
4. No Way to Amend It
What three people lead the Executive Branch of Virginia?
Governor, Lt. Governor, and the Attorney General
What is one of the roles of the President?
1. Chief of State
2. Chief Citizen
3. Chief Legislator
4. Chief Executive
5. Chief Diplomat
6. Commander-in-Chief
7. Chief of Party
8. Chief Guardian of the Economy
What is an ordinance?
A local law
What is media bias?
When a media outlet emphasizes one point of view over another
What document stated grievances against the King of Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What is one of the roles of the Governor?
1. Commander-in-Chief
2. Chief of State
3. Chief Legislator
What does federalism mean?
Shared government power
Who is the leader of a local government's executive branch?
The Mayor
What are some ways that individuals can impact policy making?
Individuals can...
1. Use Social Media/the Media
2. Print Materials (Letters to the Editor, Editorials)
3. In Person
What document served as the model for the Bill of Rights?
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
What does Virginia's bicameral legislator consist of?
The House of Delegates and the Senate
What is an example of a "check" that the judicial branch can use on the executive branch?
BONUS: What is the check called?
They can declare executive actions unconstitutional
BONUS: Judicial Review
What is the name for the legislative body in...
1. A Town
2. A City
3. A County
1. Town Council
2. City Council
3. Board of Supervisors
What did the Supreme Court decide in Citizens United vs. Federal Elections Commission?
The Supreme Court said that corporations and groups (like PACs) can donate unlimited amounts of money to political campaigns
What document established that the King is subject to the law?
The Magna Carta
At the state level, who leads the executive agencies and regulatory boards?
The Cabinet
What is the missing step of the lawmaking process?
1. A Congressman introduces the Bill.
2. The Bill is debated by the appropriate committee.
3. The Bill is debated by the House or Senate.
4. The Bill is voted on.
5. ????
6. The Process is Repeated.
7. The Bill is sent to the President.
The Bill is sent to the other half of Congress.
Where does the authority of local governments come from in Virginia?
The Virginia Constitution and the General Assembly
What are some strategies for evaluating media? (List at least 3)
1. Separating Facts from Opinions
2. Detecting Bias
3. Identifying Propaganda
4. Looking at a Source's Reliability, Timeliness, Purpose, and Source Credibility