Module 6th State and Local Government

Match each amendment with its definition.

15th Amendment citizens cannot be denied the right to vote based on race, color, or previous servitude 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote 23rd Amendment gave residents of the District of Columbia the right to vote in presidential elections 24th Amendment abolished poll taxes 26th Amendment gave citizens who were eighteen years and older the right to vote

In order to win the presidential election, a candidate must receive ____________ electoral votes.

270

How many times has a presidential candidate won the popular vote but lost the election?

5

Which article describes the legislative branch?

Article I

Which article describes the judicial branch?

Article III

The citizens of a county vote to elect a _______________, which is the legislative branch of local government.

Board of Supervisors

Due to the Supreme Court case _____________________, under the protection of the First Amendment, individuals, businesses (including major corporations), and unions can donate unlimited amounts of money to super PACs.

Citizens United v. FEC

Who has the power to determine the size of the federal courts?

Congress

Many have been given the right to vote as a result of Supreme Court decisions and amendments to the _____________.

Constitution

State ________ are established in cities and counties to render decisions when judicial disputes arise.

Courts

What are the two major political parties in the United States? (choose two)

Democratic Republican

Each branch of the federal government can limit the power of the other branches through a system of checks and _____________.

Each branch of the federal government can limit the power of the other branches through a system of checks and _____________.

Which of the following is true about the lawmaking process in Virginia?

Either the House of Delegates or the Senate may introduce bills.

The Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974 established the ___________________.

Federal Election Commission

___________ means "dual government."

Federalism

The ___________ ____________ is the legislative branch of the government of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

General Assembly

The authority of local governments is derived from the state, and power is provided to them by the Constitution of Virginia and acts created by the _____________.

General Assembly

What is the legislative branch of the government of the Commonwealth of Virginia?

General Assembly

All bills concerning money must originate in the __________________.

House of Representatives

All federal bills concerning money must originate in the __________________.

House of Representatives

______________, age, and education are three factors that predict who will vote in elections.

Income

In every state except Maine and_____________, the candidate who wins the most popular votes in a state wins all of that state's electoral votes.

Nebraska

__________________ is a powerful work that appeals to a person's emotions—it can be a song, an image, or even a slogan that resonates with people to get them to support a cause.

Propaganda

The president has the power to appoint federal judges, but the __________ must confirm them.

Senate

Short Answer: Name three of the positions that make up the Virginia Governor's Cabinet.

Some positions are: Secretary of Administration, Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Finance, Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Secretary of Natural Resources, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs.

What Supreme Court case ruled that literacy tests could not be used to prevent a citizen from voting in state elections?

South Carolina v. Katzenbach

Match each court with one of its functions or affiliate courts.

Supreme Court highest court Court of Appeals reviewing decisions of circuit courts circuit courts settling property disputes district courts including juvenile cases

The _________ Amendment states that the powers that are not given to the federal government in the context of the Constitution are reserved for the states.

Tenth

How can Virginia's government change how tax revenue is raised?

The General Assembly must pass new laws.

Which of these statements aligns with the beliefs of the Democratic Party?

The government should advocate for social justice and affirmative action.

After a bill is passed in one house of Congress, what happens to it?

The opposite house takes action on the bill.

In one sentence, explain why the separation of power between the federal and state governments now resembles a marbled cake as opposed to a layered cake.

The powers are not straight forward they go back and forth between state and federal.

In 1912, _______________ entered the presidential race as a nominee for the Progressive Party. This split the Republican vote and allowed the Democratic candidate to win.

Theodore Roosevelt

In one sentence, explain why the Founding Fathers separated power into different groups.

They separated the powers in order to have checks and balances so no one person would be in control and to make sure that each group has someone to keep them in check.

What is the name of the Virginia department that is tasked with protecting all the natural resources of the Commonwealth?

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

What is the name of the Virginia department that is primarily responsible for the health of the citizens of the Commonwealth?

Virginia Department of Health

The most important step that a voter must take is to evaluate the ____________ of the information provided.

accuracy

The governor of Virginia has which of the following to assist him or her with many tasks? (choose all that apply)

agencies cabinet secretaries commissions regulatory boards

The citizens of a county vote to elect a _______________, which is the legislative branch of local county government.

board of supervisors

Political action committees (PACs) often support _________________.

candidates that share their goals

When a bill is up for vote, it can be rejected, _________, or passed as is.

changed

In his or her role as ______________, the governor of Virginia represents all Virginians.

chief citizen

Match each role of the governor with its explanation.

chief of state head of state government chief legislator proposes legislation chief executive head of the executive branch of state government commander-in-chief head of the armed forces of the state chief citizen represents all Virginians

As chief _____________, the president is the face of the nation and represents its citizens around the world.

citizen

The citizens of a city in Virginia vote to elect a _______________, which is the legislative branch of the local city government.

city council

In the role of __________________, the president is the head of the military and can activate it.

commander-in-chief

What are powers that are shared by both the national and state governments?

concurrent powers

What type of powers are shared by both the national and state governments?

concurrent powers

The biggest ____________ between political parties is the platform (issues) that they choose to reflect in their campaign.

difference

As chief ____________, the president can negotiate on behalf of the United States with foreign governments.

diplomat

In the Electoral College, the number of _____________ is based on the state's representation.

electors

Match the following.

enforces the law executive branch interprets the law judicial branch makes the law legislative branch

Which of the following is a reserved power?

establishing marriage laws

Which of these is a government power reserved for the states?

establishing traffic laws

What are the powers the US Constitution gives the federal government? (choose all that apply)

expressed powers implied powers inherent powers

There are ___________ executive departments in the national government.

fifteen

Which of the following are advantages of the Electoral College system? (choose all that apply)

forces candidates to campaign around the nation makes recounts easier

How many levels are in the Virginia court system?

four

The governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general are all elected to _____-year terms.

four

Tensions arise between the national and state governments when the national government requires state action but does not provide sufficient ______________.

funding

Who is responsible for proposing Virginia's state budget?

governor

Match each role of the governor with its explanation.

head of the executive branch of state government chief executive head of the state government chief of state leader of his or her political party party chief head of the armed forces of Virginia commander-in-chief

Registration for a political party is ____________.

informal

What are powers that are not enumerated, or listed, in the Constitution but are used by Congress and the president to accomplish their jobs?

inherent powers

In Virginia, who is first in line to assume the governorship if anything should happen to the governor?

lieutenant governor

Which type of veto allows a governor to veto some of the provisions of a bill without vetoing the entire bill?

line-item veto

Cities and towns can choose the ____________ or manager system and in some cases have both.

mayor

A ____________ _____________ consists of like-minded individuals who are trying to recruit and nominate candidates to promote legislation that will further the cause of the party.

political party

The media will allow the candidate to present a platform of issues to the voters, whether by ________ ___________ or a one-on-one interview.

press conference

Which of the following is NOT a power that local government has?

regulating interstate commerce

Match each policy issue with its explanation or department.

revenue levies taxes/revenues budget must be approved by both houses education sets academic standards and proposes a budget environment Virginia Department of Environmental Quality public health Virginia Department of Health

Each branch of the government is given certain responsibilities. This indicates a ___________.

separation of powers

What type of PAC can accept unlimited amounts of money from any domestic source?

super PAC

The president has ________ days, excluding Sundays, to sign or veto bills that have been passed by Congress.

ten

In cities and counties, who is responsible for overseeing the operation of the school system in the locality?

the school board

In the Commonwealth of Virginia, voter registration is closed how many days prior to the election?

twenty-two

A Virginia delegate serves _______ years in office.

two

The United States has a __________ system.

two-party

The Supreme Court can review acts of the legislative and executive branches and may declare them ____________.

unconstitutional

In addition to the president, the executive branch includes the __________, the Cabinet (heads of the executive departments), agencies, boards, and other commissions.

vice president

Who presides over the Senate and casts tiebreaker votes when necessary?

vice president

The General Assembly is an elected body; therefore, it is the _________ responsibility to learn the lawmaking process and influence policy as it moves through the system.

voters

Political parties act as _____________ because they monitor what the other party is doing.

watchdogs