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Our State Government
Test Description: CE.7
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The division of power between states and the national government is called
A
checks and balances
B
federalism
C
separation of powers
D
limited government
2) In our federal system of government
A
the national government is supreme
B
the national government and the state government are equal
C
the state governments are supreme
D
the local governments are supreme
3) The powers not given to the national government are
A
given to the local governments
B
reserved for the states
C
not given to anyone
D
shared between the courts and the legislatures
4) The U.S. Constitutuon
A
established the first form of government for the independent colonies
B
creates a system of government where the local government is supreme
C
allows the national government to treat anyone unfairly
D
denies powers to both the national and state governments
5) Which level of government conducts foreign policy and regulates commerce?
A
State
B
National
6) What establishes the form of government for the Commonwealth of Virginia?
A
The Preamble
B
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
C
The Virginia Constitution
D
The U.S. Constitution
7) The Virginia General Assembly is made up of the Senate and the
A
House of Delegates
B
House of Deputies
C
House of Representatives
D
House of Legislators
8) Makes the laws for the state and approves the biennial budget are powers of the -
A
legislative branch
B
judicial branch
C
executive branch
D
congressional branch
9) The Virginia Supreme Court has the power of -
A
preparing the state budget
B
approving state laws
C
impeaching the governor
D
judicial review over state laws
10) In Virginia's lawmaking process, citizens may voice their opinions about a bill during the -
A
conference committee debate
B
signing of the bill
C
floor debate
D
committee hearing
11) What happens to a bill after it passes one house of the Virginia General Assembly?
A
The bill is introduced into the other house
B
The bill goes to a conference committee
C
The bill goes to the governor for final approval
D
The bill receives a floor vote in the other house
12) Educaton, Public Health, and Environment are
A
problems with the economy
B
voting issues
C
Part of the Green Party's platform
D
primary issues for the General Assesmbly
13) Governor proposes a statewide ban on smoking in restaurants. He is demonstrating the role of
A
Chief Administrator
B
Party Chief
C
Chief of State
D
Chief Legislator
14) Governor Smith calls on the National Guard to help evacuate flood victims. He is demonstrating the role of
A
Party Chief
B
Commander-in-Chief
C
Chief Administrator
D
Chief of State
15) Governor McDonnell endorses fellow Republican George Allen for Senate. He is demonstrating the role of
A
Party Chief
B
Chief Legislator
C
Commander-in-Chief
D
Chief Administrator
16) Governor Jones vetoes the drug bill. He is demonstrating the role of
A
Party Chief
B
Chief of State
C
Chief Administrator
D
Chief Legislator
17) Governor Lewis presents his agenda in the State of the Commonwealth Address to the General Assembly. He is demonstrating the role of
A
Party Chief
B
Chief Legislator
C
Commander-in-Chief
D
Chief Administrator
18) Governor Michaels meets with this cabinet to address the budget. He is demonstrating the role of
A
Chief Administator
B
Chief of State
C
Chief Legislator
D
Commander-in Chief
19) Administer laws, regulates aspects of business and the economy, and provides serves are
A
powers and responsibilities of the state judicial branch
B
powers and responsibilities of the Electoral College
C
powers and responsibilities of the Federal Reserve System
D
powers and responsibilities of agencies and regulatory boards
20) A proposed amendment to the Virginia Constitution must be ratified by
A
two-third of the General Assembly
B
a majority of Virginia voters
C
a majority of the General Assembly
D
two-thirds of Virginia voters
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