Review A
What does PAC stand for? Why and how were PACs and/or Super PACs organized?
Political Action Committee--organized for raising and spending money to elect and defeat candidates. PACs and Super PACS can receive unlimited amounts from individuals, businesses, and unions.
What are some of the results of the rising costs of running a campaign?
Requires candidates to conduct fund-raising/ opportunities to run for office are limited/ advantage given to wealthy candidates/ issue-oriented special interest groups have increased influence/ PACs and Super PACs are encouraged
Declaration of Independence
What governmental body created the political subdivisions for local governments in Virginia?
General Assembly
Which amendment prevents schools from teaching about one particular religion?
1st
What are some ways that citizens can participate in community service?
Express concern about the welfare of the community and volunteer to make things better.
Which early document served as a model for the Bill of Rights?
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The right to vote has changed over the years. Which amendment gave the District of Columbia electors in the Electoral College?
The 23rd Amendment gave D.C. electors in the Electoral College.
To become a citizen through naturalization, a person must meet what requirements?
Be at least 18 years old, be a legal resident for 3-5 years, be of good moral character, be able to speak, read and write basic English, pass Citizenship Test, take the Oath of Citizenship at a ceremony
What are some of the personal traits of a good citizen as listed in the Civics and Economics SOL?
Trustworthiness/ honesty/ courtesy and respect for others/ responsibility/ accountability/ self-reliance/ respect for the law/ patriotism/ participative/ informed voter
What are some ways the executive branch influences policymaking at the national level?
Delivers State of the Union Address/proposes legislation/ approves or vetoes legislation/ appoints officials to carry out the lases/ issues executive orders or acts/ appeals directly to citizens through media
"We the people...
What type of government allows the people to elect public officeholders to make the laws and conduct government?
Representative government
In Virginia, the executive branch prepares the budget to present to what group?
General Assembly
Which early document influenced the Constitution to ensure religious freedom?
Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom
Which constitutional amendment defines citizenship? Which amendment extends due process to the states?
14th Amendment for both answers
How is the media useful to government officials?
Media helps them communicate with the public.
Name some strategies for more accurately evaluating campaign speeches and advertisements.
Separate fact from opinion/ detect bias/ evaluate the source/ identify propaganda
Name the two houses of Congress and the two houses of the General Assembly.
Senate and House of Representative (Congress)/ Virginia Senate and House of Delegates (General Assembly)
What duties are expected of all citizens?
Obey laws including: pay taxes/ serve in armed forces, if called/ serve on a jury or as a witness in court, when summoned.
What is required before a citizen can vote in Virginia?
Citizen of United States/ resident of Virginia and precinct/ 18 years old by day of election
How is the slate of electors in the Electoral College elected? What determines the number of electors?
Electors chosen by popular vote/ The number is based on Congressional representation
What is the process for amending the United States Constitution?
Requires action from Congress or a convention of the states-then ratification by the states.
What does bicameral mean?
Having two houses- (e.g. Senate and House of Representatives)
According to the Constitution what are the national government's primary responsibilities?
Conduct foreign policy, regulate commerce, provide for common defense