Civics SOL Review 1 Question Preview (ID: 37793)


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The following steps describe the steps of how a bill becomes a law. Fill in the missing step from the choices below. Step 1 - committee vote, Step 2 - ______________, Step 3 - Vote in both houses, Step 4 - Executive signature.
a) Referendum
b) Veto
c) Judicial opinion
d) Floor debate

In a criminal procedure, which of these is required for an arrest?
a) Sentencing
b) Arraignment
c) Guilty verdict
d) Probable Cause

Issuing search warrants, arrest warrants, and subpoenas is the responsibility of —
a) Police chiefs
b) Court attorneys
c) Magistrates
d) Plaintiffs

. . . and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. — Abraham Lincoln This quote from the Gettysburg Address best defines which principle of American constitutional government?
a) Separation of powers
b) Limited government
c) Rule of Law
d) Democratic government

The Virginia legislature is called the —
a) State Congress
b) State Assembly
c) General Congress
d) General Assembly

Which basic principle of the Constitution of the United States prevents any one branch from gaining too much power?
a) Checks and balances
b) Representative government
c) Popular sovereignty
d) Rule of law

One of the state's governments responsibilities is to support community health. Which answer represents a federal government responsibility?
a) Licenses new cars
b) Imposes traffic fines
c) Conducts foreign policy
d) Establishes public schools

Willa Slaboda was in the House of Representatives for several years before losing an election. Now she works for the Milk Council and tries to influence legislators’ votes on dairy bills. What is the title of Ms. Slavoda’s job?
a) Regulator
b) Lawyer
c) Plaintiff
d) Lobbyist

In which court is the decision always final?
a) Virginia Circuit Court
b) United States Court of Appeals
c) United States Supreme Court
d) Virginia General District Court

. . . in order to form a more perfect union . . . Which document was written with this stated purpose?
a) Constitution of the United States
b) Declaration of Independence
c) Articles of Confederation
d) Virginia Declaration of Rights

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