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Which Supreme Court case established the idea of judicial review?
a) Marbury v. Madison
b) Plessy v. Ferguson
c) Brown v. Board
d) Hodges v. Jones

Benji sued Mary for breaking his XBox. This is an example of a _____ case.
a) civil
b) appeals
c) criminal
d) original

Which of the following is the correct order for a criminal case?
a) arrest, arraignment, trial, verdict
b) verdict, trial, arraignment, arrest
c) arrest, trial, appeal, arraignment
d) arraignment, trial, appeal., arrest

Suzanne was charged with felony shoplifting. What court would hear her case first?
a) Circuit Court
b) General District Court
c) VA Court of Appeals
d) VA Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court checks the President by declaring executive actions unconstitutional. This is also known as ___.
a) judicial review
b) executive review
c) rule of law
d) democracy

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a third party?
a) They often win elections.
b) They focus on a single issue.
c) They revolve around a personality.
d) They introduce new ideas.

Because Mr. Samuels was a trusted member of the community the Democrats asked him to run for Senate. This is an example of ___.
a) recruiting and nominating candidates
b) emphasizing selected issues
c) educating the electorate
d) monitoring the actions of officeholders

Which of the following is NOT true about the winner take all system?
a) It determines the election of the Governor.
b) It favors a two party system.
c) It is part of the Electoral College System.
d) It leads to the targeting densely populated states.

Which of the following is NOT a factor in predicting who will vote?
a) marital status
b) age
c) education
d) income

Which of the following is not a way the media plays a role in setting the public agenda?
a) recruiting and nominating candidates
b) focusing attention on selected issues
c) offering a forum for opposing viewpoints
d) holding government officials accountable

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