SOL Review 7, 8, 9, & 10
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- Q1What does the word bicameral mean?Having a three house legislatureHaving separate branches of governmentHaving a full house legislatureHaving a two house legislature30s
- Q2Which governmental powers are NOT specifically listed in the Constitution?InvisibilityImpliedSuperExpressed30s
- Q3What are the two houses of the US CongressHouse of Representatives and SenateHouse of Representatives and Waffle HouseHouse of Delegates and SenateHouse of Delegates and Congress30s
- Q4What is the next step: Introduce bill --- work in committee --- debate on bill --- ???Pay billPresident signs billVote on billGovernor vetoes bill30s
- Q5March 9th: Congress passed a bill March 16th: The president vetoes bill March 23rd: The bill passed by Congress on March 9th becomes a law. What most likely happened between Mar 16 and Mar 23?The president changed his mind and signed the billThe Supreme Court approved the billCongress voted to override the President’s vetoThe governors demanded that the bill become a law30s
- Q6From where does the executive branch receive its power?The judicial branchThe ConstitutionTriple A batteriesThe Articles of Confederation30s
- Q7Each year the President gives a speech in January to introduce goals and propose legislation for the coming year. What is this speech called?The Annual Report on the NationThe Presidential BulletinThe State of the Commonwealth AddressThe State of the Union Address30s
- Q8What is the main role of the Governor of Virginia?To carry out the laws for the nationTo make laws for the stateTo carry out the laws for the stateTo carry out chinese food for the Hendersons next door30s
- Q9Which is NOT a way the mass media plays a role in setting the public agenda?Holding government officials accountable to the publicOffering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicatedApproving or vetoing legislationAppointing officials who carry out the laws30s
- Q10Which of the following is NOT an example of how government officials use the media to communicate with the public?A Representative gives a radio interviewA Senator posts information on his websiteA presidential candidate talks to citizens at a rallyThe President holds a press conference30s
- Q11What does the term lobbying mean?Seeking to influence legislatorsProhibiting the government from acting unfairlyHaving two housesPowers set aside for the state30s
- Q12Which is NOT a way interest groups influence public policy?Lobbying government officialsIdentifying issuesMaking political contributionsVoting in Congress30s
- Q13Charles recently wrote a letter to his local Congressman concerning a company that is dumping toxic chemicals into a local river. Which of the following ways is Charles influencing public policy?Joining an interest groupMaking political contributionsExpressing opinionsParticipating in politics30s
- Q14From where are the organization and jurisdiction of Virginia’s court system derived?U.S. ConstitutionVirginia ConstitutionCircuit CourtVirginia Supreme Court30s
- Q15Original jurisdiction gives district courts the authority toHear both civil and criminal casesDetermine if laws are constitutionalHear appealsHear cases for the first time30s