1. Civics
SOL Review
2nd 9-weeks

2. Our Federal System of Government CE. 6 a-b CE. 7 a-b CE
Our Federal System of Government CE.6 a-b CE.7 a-b CE.8 a-d State and Local Government CE.6 a-b CE.8 c

3. What is the division of power between the states and the national government called? A. Majority rule B. A consent of the governed C. Federalism D. Rule of law

4. C. Federalism

5. In Virginia, where are the powers of the local government derived from
In Virginia, where are the powers of the local government derived from? A. The state of Virginia B. The United States Constitution C. The Bill of Rights D. The governor of Virginia

6. A. The state of Virginia

7. The powers of the national government that are expressed in the Constitution of the United States of America are – A. Implied powers B. Reserved powers C. Concurrent powers D. Enumerated powers

8. D. Enumerated powers

9. The powers not given to the national government by the Constitution of the United States of America are reserved for what? A. Citizens B. Counties C. President D. States

10. D. States

11. Which level of government conducts foreign policy and regulates commerce? A. National Government B. City Government C. State Government D. County Government

12. A. National Government

13. Which local branch of government makes ordinances for community, approves budget and limits power to that delegated by the state? A. Executive Branch B. Legislative Branch C. Judicial Branch D. National Branch

14. B. Legislative Branch

15. Which court tries cases involving federal law and U. S
Which court tries cases involving federal law and U. S. Constitutional questions? A. Federal Courts B. Local Courts C. State Courts D. Continental Courts

16. A. Federal Courts

17. Which level of government promotes public health, safety and welfare? A. Federal B. Local C. State D. Continental

18. C. State

19. Which level of government controls all powers of local government in Virginia? A. Federal B. Local C. State D. Continental

20. C. State

21. Who powers over the judicial branch by approving federal judges and impeaching federal judges? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Continental Branch

22. A. Legislative Branch

23. Who powers over the judicial branch by appointing federal judges. A
Who powers over the judicial branch by appointing federal judges? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Continental Branch

24. B. Executive Branch

25. Who powers over the executive branch by declaring executive acts unconstitutional? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Continental Branch

26. C. Judicial Branch

27. Which local branch of government is elected or appointed by the Board of Supervisors or City Council and where city or county managers are hired by local legislatures? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Continental Branch

28. B. Executive Branch

29. Which local branch of government contains the local courts where cases are heard under the authority provided by state legislatures? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Continental Branch

30. C. Judicial Branch

31. Which branch of Virginia government makes laws for Virginia and approves biennial (2-year) budget? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Continental Branch

32. A. Legislative Branch

33. Which branch at both state and national levels carries out the law. A
Which branch at both state and national levels carries out the law? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Continental Branch

34. B. Executive branch

35. Which branch plays a key role in the policymaking process. A
Which branch plays a key role in the policymaking process? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Continental Branch

36. B. Executive branch

37. Which branch of government proposes legislation in an annual speech to the legislature, appeals directly to the people, approves or vetoes legislation and appoints officials who carry out the laws to influence policymaking? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Continental Branch

38. B. Executive branch

39. Which branch of the national government executes law of the land and prepares the annual budget for congressional action? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Continental Branch

40. B. Executive branch

41. Which branch of the national government makes laws for the nation, approves annual budget and approves presidential appointments? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Continental Branch

42. A. Legislative branch

43. Which branch of the national government includes the Supreme Court and the Federal Courts? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Continental Branch

44. C. Judicial branch

45. Which court has the power of judicial review? A. U. S. District Court B. Supreme Court C. General District Court D. Juvenile Court

46. B. Supreme Court

47. The powers and responsibilities of the legislative, executive and judicial branches at both the national and state levels are – A. absolute B. limited C. useful D. pertinent

48. B. limited

49. In the Virginia court system, which court has the following organization and jurisdiction: Judge/no jury Juvenile and family cases A. General District Court B. U. S. Supreme Court C. U. S. Court of Appeals D. Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

50. D. Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

51. In the Virginia court system, which court has the following organization and jurisdiction: Judge Civil cases generally involving lower dollar amounts A. General District Court B. U. S. Supreme Court C. U. S. Court of Appeals D. Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

52. A. General District Court

53. In the United States court system, which court has the following organization and jurisdiction: Justices/no jury Appellate and Limited Original Jurisdiction A. General District Court B. U. S. Supreme Court C. U. S. Court of Appeals D. Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

54. B. U. S. Supreme Court

55. In which case would a court determine whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony? A. Criminal case B. Civil case

56. A. Criminal case

57. In which case would a court settle a disagreement between two parties
In which case would a court settle a disagreement between two parties? A. Criminal case B. Civil case

58. B. Civil case

59. What is the constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws that is outlined in the 5th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America? A. Due process of law B. Higher skills and education levels C. Probably cause D. Court of appeals

60. A. Due process of law

61. Which of the following BEST describes what legislators do to respond to problems or issues? A. Talk to the President B. Talk to the Vice-President C. Change laws D. Write laws and take action

62. D. Write laws and take action

63. The main responsibility of the executive branch of government is to – A. Interpret laws B. Carry out laws C. Make laws D. Set standards

64. B. Carry out laws

65. Which court tries civil and criminal cases? A. Virginia Supreme Court B. Circuit Court C. General District Court D. Court of Appeals of Virginia

66. C. General District Court

67. What term means having two houses (for example: Virginia General Assembly) A. The executive branch B. A bicameral legislature C. Supreme D. Judicial review

68. B. A bicameral legislature

69. In Legislative powers, what does implied mean. A
In Legislative powers, what does implied mean? A. Interpreted by the Supreme Court B. Used to carry out expressed powers C. Specifically listed D. Controlled by the president

70. B. Used to carry out expressed powers

71. Who helps to shape legislation. A. members of AFL-CIO B
Who helps to shape legislation? A. members of AFL-CIO B. Individuals and interest groups C. People who have doctorate degrees D. Members of NATO

72. B. Individuals and interest groups

73. The powers of the executive branch are defined where. A
The powers of the executive branch are defined where? A. Declaration of Independence B. United States Constitution C. Bill of Rights D. Magna Carta

74. B. United States Constitution

75. Which of the following courts often includes a jury. A
Which of the following courts often includes a jury? A. Virginia Supreme Court B. General District Court C. Circuit Court D. Court of Appeals of Virginia

76. C. Circuit Court

77. In the United States court system, which has a judge with jury? A. U. S. District Court B. Court of Appeals C. U. S. Supreme Court D. Virginia Supreme Court

78. A. U. S. District Court

79. The power of the supreme courts of the United States and Virginia to determine the constitutionality of laws and acts of the executive branch of government is called what? A. Judicial review B. Executive review C. Legislative review D. Continental review

80. A. Judicial review

81. What established the principle of judicial review at the national level? A. Roe v. Wade B. Adams v. Brown C. Marbury v. Madison D. Plessy v. Ferguson

82. C. Marbury v. Madision

83. What is the supreme law of the land. A. Legislative Branch B
What is the supreme law of the land? A. Legislative Branch B. The Constitution of the United States of America C. The Bill of Rights D. The Declaration of Independence

84. B. The Constitution of the United States of America

85. Who issues search warrants, subpoenas, arrest warrants, and summons and sets bail? A. Magistrates B. Clerks of Court C. Sheriff’s Deputies D. Police Officers

86. A. Magistrates

87. A juvenile who commits a serious crime may be tried – A
A juvenile who commits a serious crime may be tried – A. In the Supreme Court B. As an adult C. In a civil court D. In a court martial

88. B. As an adult

89. What two amendments provide due process protection. A. 1st and 5th B
What two amendments provide due process protection? A. 1st and 5th B. 5th and 14th C. 1st and 14th D. 5th and 10th

90. B. 5th and 14th

91. Which amendment prohibits the national government from acting in an unfair manner? A. 5th B. 10th C. 14th D. 15th

92. A. 5th

93. Which amendment prohibits state and local governments from acting in unfair manners? A. 5th B. 10th C. 14th D. 15th

94. C. 14th

95. The Supreme Court has extended the due process clauses to protect the guarantees of the A. Court of Appeals B. Bill of Rights C. The Constitution of the United States D. Declaration of Independence

96. B. Bill of Rights

97. What is the first step in the procedure for a civil case. A
What is the first step in the procedure for a civil case? A. The case is appealed to the Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court B. The case is heard by a judge or a jury C. Imprisonment of the accused D. The plaintiff files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation.

98. D. The plaintiff files a complaint to recover
D. The plaintiff files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation.