Unit 1: Foundations
What is a form of government where citizens rule?
Democracy
What is a written change to the Constitution called?
Amendment
What is the job of the legislative branch?
To make laws
Which document are the powers of the Governor listed?
Virginia/State Constitution
What is the appellate jurisdiction?
The power to rehear/review a case to see if a mistake was made
"The government is not all powerful" describes which fundamental principle?
Limited Government
When states are working together this represents which goal of the Preamble?
Form a more perfect union
Which article of the Constituion creates the legislative branch?
Article 3
Who holds executive powers in a town or city?
Mayor
What is the only state court that will have jury trials?
Circuit
What are the two MAIN ways to obtain citizenship in the United States?
Birth or Naturalization
According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or
the states
Both
When the President vetoes a bill, what role or power is he using?
Chief Legislator
Which federal court has a judge and jury?
US District Court
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
How do you amend the Virginia Constitution?
The General Assembly proposes it and the Virginia voters ratify it
What are the two houses of the General Assembly?
House of Delegates and the VA Senate
When the President presents a medal to a hero he is acting as -
Chief of State
Which federal court determines the consitutionality of laws?
US Supreme Court
Which document served as a model for the Bill of Rights?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
We the people, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense and promote the general welfare, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.
What are the five steps to how a bill becomes a law?
1. Proposed
2. Committee Research
3. Debated
4. Voted on in both houses
5. The President can sign or veto
What is the job of the President's cabinet members?
To help execute laws
List the state courts from highest to lowest
VA Supreme
VA Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
General District (Includes Juvenile and Domestic)