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Civics Review 5
Test Description: Get ready for the Civics SOL!
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The term public policy is often used when referring to...
A
Issues
B
Special Interest Groups
C
Laws
D
Problems
2) The NRA hired Dave, a lawyer, to persuade Congress not to pass legislation that would increase gun control. Dave would be an example of-
A
a lobbyist
B
the media
C
a member of the General Assembly
D
a committee member
3) A group of people with common beliefs about one particular issue (example: gun control). Their goal is to educate people and government on the issue and encourage the government to pass laws that help their cause.
A
the media
B
Bull Moose Party
C
Special Interest Group
D
Congress
4) 'The Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.' Which amendment does this statement come from?
A
10th amendment
B
5th Amendment
C
1st Amendment
D
14th Amendment
5) Jeff was arrested by the FBI for making counterfeit money. Which court would have original jurisdiction over his case?
A
Fairfax County General District Court
B
VA Court of Appeals
C
District Court
D
Circuit Court
6) Evan was charged with possession of an illegal substance. Before he could be found guilty of the crime, the government had to make sure his constitutional rights were protected. What is this called?
A
Due process
B
Judicial Review
C
Supremacy Clause
D
Civil Case
7) The U.S. Government handles all foreign policy and prints money. The state of Virginia issues drivers' licenses and takes care of its residents' safety. What is this an example of?
A
Judicial Review
B
Federalism
C
Public Policy
D
Separation of Powers
8) Every year the President makes a speech listing out laws he would like to see Congress pass in the upcoming year. How is he impacting public policy?
A
Appointing people to public office.
B
Vetoing legislation
C
Making the State of the Union Address
9) Mark, a resident of Fairfax County, wants to make a complaint to his local legislature. He does not agree with an ordinance passed that gives people between the ages of 15 and 18 a curfew. Who has the power to change this ordinance?
A
The Board of Supervisors
B
The General Assembly
C
The mayor
D
The House of Delegates
10) Board of Supervisors, City Council, Town Council, and General Assembly. What do this four groups all have in common?
A
They all have the power of Judicial Review.
B
They are part of the Executive Branch.
C
They are all found in local governments.
D
They pass laws.
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