Foundations of Government
What type of government does the US have?
Representative Democracy
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Chief executive of the State
Governor
What are the two chambers of Congress called?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
When is the next general election in Virginia?
November 2026
Declaration of Independence
Name of the Constitutional principle that makes sure no one branch becomes too powerful
Checks and Balances
General Assembly
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
to make laws
Which chamber of congress allows a filibuster?
The Senate
What was the "first draft" of our government/ constitution called?
The Articles of Confederation
A change to the Constitution is called an __________
Amendment
How many members are in the VA House of Delegates?
100
How many members are in the Senate?
100
Which branch of government has the power to oversee the budget?
The Legislative Branch
Life, liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
(bonus 100 if you know the author)
Unalienable Rights
Thomas Jefferson
The idea that Federal laws are superior to State laws
supremacy clause
How many members are in the VA State Senate?
40
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
"We the people..." is from which document?
The Constitution
Federalists and Anti Federalists agreed to ratify the Constitution only by including the ___________________ at the end.
Bill of Rights
If the power is not granted to the federal government in the Constitution, then that power falls to the states
Reserved Powers
What is the highest court in the Virginia Judicial system?
The Supreme Court of Virginia
What is Gerrymandering?
manipulate the boundaries of a district so as to favor one party
Who are your representatives in the US senate OR the US House of Representatives?
Tim Kaine and Mark Warner (Senate)
Jennifer McClellan (House)