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Foundations of Our Government
Political Process
Branches of Government
State and Local Government
Legal Rights
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Established the first form of national government for independent states.
Articles of Confederation
100
What are the two main U.S. political parties?
Democratic and Repubilcian
100
What is the power of the executive branch?
To carry out laws.
100
System in which the powers of government are shared between the national and state governments.
Federalism
100
A constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws; In the 5th and 14th Amendment.
Due Process
200
Stated the grievances against the king of Great Britain, declared the colonies independent, affirm certian unalienalbe rights (liberty, life, pursuit of happiness), and established the idea that all people are equal under the law.
Declaration of Independence
200
Who plays an important role in the political process?
Media
200
Limit the exercise of power by the other branches.
Checks and Balances
200
What establishes the form of government for the Commonwealth of Virginia?
The Virginia Constitution
200
The authority to hear cases, and interpreting the law.
Jurisdiction
300
Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists
Charters of the Virginia Company of London.
300
An organization of citizens who have similar views on issues and work together to put ideas into effect through government action.
Political party
300
The Supreme law of the land
Judicial Branch
300
Where do local governments derive their powers from?
The state
300
Court offical who issues search warrants, subpoenas, arrest warrants, and summons, and sets bail.
Magistrate
400
The people elect officeholders to run the government for them.
Representative
400
What are the requirements/qualifications to register to vote in Virginia?
Must be a citizen of the U.S. Must be a resident of VA Must be 18 yrs old
400
The lawmaking branch of government.
Legislative
400
Who is elected the make laws for VA?
Virginia General Assembly
400
Where are most juvenile cases heard?
Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
500
Expresses why the United States Constitution was written.
Preamble
500
When does voting registration close?
29 days before the election
500
Who makes laws?
Officials
500
In a federal system, what level of government is superme?
National/Federal
500
A person under the age of 18.
Juvenile