Influences on American Government
If you were a citizen of THIS ancient civilization, you were REQUIRED to vote:
A Athenian Democracy
B Roman Republic
C Roman Empire
D Assyrian Empire
A Athenian Democracy
The federal government is divided into three branches. This division is referred to as:
A Separation of powers
B Limited government
C Divide and conquer
D Checks and balances
A Separation of powers
What do we call powers that are left ONLY to the states? (In other words, the national government does NOT have these powers)
A Reserved powers
B Recurring powers
C Reflexive powers
D Jedi powers
A Reserved powers
Which of these is an example of mass media?
A Newspapers
B Television
C Radio
D All of these are examples of mass media
D All of these are examples of mass media
How many Senators are there in the VIRGINIA State Senate?
A 40
B 100
C 2
D 435
A 40
The idea that ALL men are subject to the law is called:
A Equal Rules
B The Rule of Equality
C Rule of Law
D The Equality Rule
C Rule of Law
What position is at the top of the executive branch?
A The President of the United States
B Mr. Law
C The Supreme Court of the United States
D The Speaker of the House of Representatives
A The President of the United States
What is Federalism?
A The belief that all governments should be federal.
B A form of government where the states have all the powers and the national government has no power.
C A form of government where power is divided between a national government and state governments.
D A form of government where the federal government has all the power and the states have no power.
C A form of government where power is divided between a national government and state governments.
What does Congress do to help manage the large amount of work they're expected to do?
A They form committees to focus on specific topics and issues.
B They just focus on doing what they can and go home when the session is over, whether work is done or not.
C They send extra work to the state governments to help them handle it.
D They ask the President and his advisors to help do the work.
A They form committees to focus on specific topics and issues.
How many Delegates are in the Virginia House of Delegates?
A 2
B 435
C 100
D 40
C 100
Rights that people have simply because they’re human beings are called:
A Original Rights
B Birthrights
C Natural Rights
D First rights
C Natural Rights
What is the official religion of the United States?
A Catholic
B Baptist
C There isn't one
D It depends on the religion of the President
C There isn't one
At this nominating event, voters can discuss candidates and even make speeches before casting their ballots:
A Caucus
B Natural selection
C Direct Primary
D Indirect Primary
A Caucus
The Legislative Branch of the Federal Government is made up of two chambers, called:
A The White House and the House of Representatives
B Senate and House of Representatives
C The White House and Supreme Court
D The White House and the Senate
B Senate and House of Representatives
All of these are forms of local government in Virginia, EXCEPT:
A Counties
B Cities
C Towns
D Villages
D Villages
According to Thomas Hobbes, a government’s authority comes from:
A The consent of the governed
B A farcical aquatic ceremony
C the Divine Right of Kings
D A mandate from the masses
A The consent of the governed
Which Constitutional amendment made the power to promote or allow slavery a denied power?
A The 23rd Amendment
B All of the Amendments
C The 1st Amendment
D The 13th Amendment
D The 13th Amendment
Which of the following is NOT one of the two major American political parties?
A Republican Party
B Democrat Party
C Green Party
D None of the above
C Green Party
How many Justices are there on the United States Supreme Court?
A Nineteen
B Three
C Six
D Nine
D Nine
All of the departments which make up the state government is referred to as the:
A Democracy
B Bureaucracy
C Aristocracy
D Theocracy
B Bureaucracy
What are the two ways to AUTOMATICALLY be an American citizen at birth?
A Being born on American soil, or being born with BOTH parents being US citizens
B By passing a citizenship test, or passing an English test
C By paying a citizenship fee, or by being pledged to the military when you turn 18
D Being born on American soil, or being born with at least ONE US citizen as a parent
D Being born on American soil, or being born with at least ONE US citizen as a parent
Which Constitutional amendment states that any power not given to the federal government belongs to the states?
A The 1st Amendment
B The 10th Amendment
C The 100th Amendment
D The Necessary and Proper Amendment
B The 10th Amendment
If you are 17 years old at the time of the primary election, you can vote in the primary, as long as:
A You have a permission slip from your parent or guardian.
B You promise to vote for the same candidate again in November.
C You receive written permission from your high school Government teacher.
D You will turn 18 years old before the general election in November.
D You will turn 18 years old before the general election in November.
Which word means to retry a court case in front of a higher ranking court in order to get a "second opinion."
A Peal
B Appeal
C Overpeal
D Repeal
B Appeal
How many states need to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment before it can take effect?
A None. Congress can ratify it without the states' help
B 26
C 50
D 38
D 38