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CE.7a,b - Virginia State Government
Test Description: Virginia SOL Practice
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The Virginia Constitution distributes power among the −
A
Governor’s office.
B
three branches of government.
C
General Assembly.
D
administrative branches of government.
2) Virginia’s legislative branch is the –
A
General Assembly.
B
House of Burgesses.
C
Congress.
D
Parliament
3) Virginia's General Assembly consists of the Virginia Senate and the -
A
House of Burgesses.
B
House of Delegates.
C
House of Representatives.
D
House of Lawmakers.
4) What is the term of office for Virginia’s Governor?
A
two years
B
eight years
C
four years
D
five years
5) The executive power on the state level of government is exercised by the–
A
Senate.
B
Judges.
C
Governor.
D
House of Delegates.
6) To oversee specific functions of the state government, the Governor appoints –
A
members of the Senate.
B
members of the court system.
C
members of the cabinet.
D
members of House of Delegates.
7) A reserved power is one that is −
A
not specifically granted to the national government but is held by the states.
B
held concurrently by the national and state governments.
C
held back until it is needed by the state governments.
D
specifically granted to the national government and not held by the states.
8) The Constitution of the United States of America establishes a division of power between the states and the national government. This system of government is known as −
A
nationalism.
B
charter government.
C
federalism.
D
representative government.
9) How are the powers of the states designated?
A
The Magna Carta dictates what powers the states have.
B
The Constitution designates powers only to the states.
C
The Constitution reserves powers to the states that are not designated to the national government.
D
The Constitution does not designate any powers to the states.
10) The relationship between the state and federal governments is outlined in the −
A
Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
B
Constitution of the United States of America.
C
Articles of Declaration.
D
Preamble.
11) If a power is NOT specifically given to the national government, then the power is held by the −
A
regional branch.
B
judicial branch.
C
states.
D
local authorities.
12) Tensions exist when federal mandates require state actions without −
A
adequate funding.
B
state permission.
C
specialized training.
D
state representation.
13) The responsibility of conducting foreign policy falls primarily on the −
A
local government.
B
county government.
C
state government.
D
national government.
14) Which is a primary responsibility of the state level of government?
A
regulate commerce
B
promote public health, safety, and welfare
C
have an army
D
conduct foreign policy
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