SOL Review Questions Civics & Economics #57 - 118

CE.5c – Mass Media in Elections 57. During elections, the mass media identifies __________ and emphasizes selected ________________ plus broadcasts different ________________. Answer #1 – candidates; Answer #2 – issues; Answer #3 – points of view

CE.5c – Mass Media in Elections 58. During elections, the mass media writes ________, creates political __________, and publishes _________ in order to inform the public about elections. Answer #1 – editorials; Answer #2 – cartoons; Answer #3 – opinions/editorial pieces

CE.5f – The Electoral College Process The electors from each state are chosen during the – Answer – popular vote

CE.5f – The Electoral College Process Who chooses the President and Vice-President? Answer – The Electoral College

CE.5f – The Electoral College Process A candidate who wins the majority of the popular vote receives ______________ of the states’ Electoral College votes. Answer – all

CE.5f – The Electoral College Process The larger a state’s population the more congressional representatives it will have which then determines the number of _________________ votes for the state. Answer – Electoral College

CE.5f – The Electoral College Process Candidates target _______ states during campaigning, but must pay attention to _______ during tight elections. Answer #1 – large Answer #2 – small

CE.5f – The Electoral College Process The requirements for a majority vote favors a _____________ party system. Answer – two

CE.5f – The Electoral College Process 65. A candidate needs ________________ votes out of 538 in order to be elected President. Answer – 270

CE.6a – Federalism In a federal form of government power is shared between the national government and the states, but the national government is ____________________. Answer – supreme

CE.6a – Federalism 67. Powers not given to the national government are ____________ powers for the states. Answer – reserved

CE.6a – Federalism 68. Ex Post Facto Laws and taxes on imports are ______________ powers of both the national and state governments. Answer – denied

Local governments derive their power from the – CE.6a – Federalism Local governments derive their power from the – Answer – states

CE.6a – Federalism 70. Conducting foreign policy and regulating commerce are jobs of the ___________ government. Answer – national

CE.6a – Federalism 71. Promoting public health, safety, and welfare are jobs of the ______________ government. Answer – state

SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government 72. Prepares the budget – Answer – Executive

SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government 73. Approves the budget – Answer – Legislative

SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government 74. Appoints government officials – Answer – Executive

SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government 75. Approves appointments – Answer – Legislative

SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government 76. Administers the bureaucracy – Answer – Executive

SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government 77. Grants pardons – Answer – Executive

SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government What amendment gives powers to state governments? Answer – 10th Amendment

SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government 79. Enforces and carries out the law – Answer – Executive

SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government 80. Makes laws and ordinances – Answer – Legislative

SOL CE.6b – Branches of Government 81. Interprets laws and tries cases – Answer – Judicial

SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances 82. _____________ of power helps prevent any one branch from abusing its power. Answer – Separation

SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances 83. A system of ______________________ limits the powers of the other branches. Answer – checks and balances

SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances 84. Congress is the _____________ branch. Answer – legislative

SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances 85. The President is the head of the _________________ branch. Answer – executive

SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances 86. The Supreme Court is the head of the ________________________ branch. Answer – judicial

SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances 87. Who can veto acts of Congress? Answer – Executive Branch

SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances 88. Who can override the President’s veto? Answer – Legislative Branch

SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances 89. Who appoints federal judges? Answer – Executive Branch

SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances 90. Who approves of the federal judges? Answer – Legislative Branch

SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances 91. Who has the power to impeach the President and federal judges? Answer – Legislative Branch

SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances 92. Who can call special sessions of Congress? Answer – Executive Branch

SOL CE.6c – Checks and Balances 93. Who can declare laws and executive acts unconstitutional? Answer – Judicial Branch

CE.6d – Amending the Constitution 94. What document defines the process of amending the Constitution? Answer – The Constitution

CE.6d – Amending the Constitution 95. An amendment first must be proposed by Congress or convention then ratified (approved) by the _________________. Answer – states

CE.6d – Amending the Constitution 96. The amendment process is considered complex and only ______ amendments have been added to the Constitution. Answer – 27

CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature 97. Bicameral means having _____ houses. Answer – two

CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature 98. Senate and House of Representatives are the two houses of – Answer – the United States Congress

CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature 99. Senate and House of Delegates are the two houses of - Answer – the Virginia General Assembly

CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature 100. Specific powers of the national government that are written in the Constitution - Answer – Expressed powers

CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature 101. _______ powers are given to Congress though they are not specifically listed, but they are given through the “necessary and proper” clause of the Constitution. Answer – Implied

CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature 102. Committees work on bills then bills are debated on the floor on the legislature before both houses ________ on the bill. Answer – vote

CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature 103. Before a bill becomes a law it must be ________ by the President or Governor. Answer – signed

CE.7a – Bicameral Legislature 104. Elected officials write laws in response to ______________________________. Answer – problems or issues

CE.7b - Executive Branch 105. Powers of the President are listed in the Constitution of _________________. Answer – United States

CE.7b - Executive Branch 106. Powers of the Governor are listed in the Constitution of _________________. Answer – Virginia

Answer – help the executive CE.7b - Executive Branch 107. Cabinet departments, agencies, and regulatory agencies _______________ carry out the laws. Answer – help the executive

Answer – legislation (laws) CE.7b - Executive Branch 108. The President uses the State of the Union Address to propose ___________. Answer – legislation (laws)

Answer – policymaking (lawmaking) CE.7b - Executive Branch 109. Appealing directly to the people, approving or vetoing legislation, and appointing officials are ways the executive branch attempts to influence ________________________________. Answer – policymaking (lawmaking)

CE.7c – The Role of the Media in Setting the Public Agenda 110. The government uses the media to communicate with the ______________. Answer – public

CE.7c – The Role of the Media in Setting the Public Agenda 111. Who does the media hold accountable? Answer – government officials

CE.7d – Influence Public Policy 112. Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill – Answer – lobbying

CE.7d – Influence Public Policy 113. Voting, campaigning, lobbying, demonstrating, writing letters, and joining interest groups are all ways __________ can influence public policy. Answer – individuals

CE.7d – Influence Public Policy 114. Identifying issues, making political contributions ($$$), and lobbying government officials are all ways __________ can influence public policy. Answer – interest groups

Answer – Judicial Review CE.8b – Judicial Review 115. The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and acts unconstitutional – Answer – Judicial Review

116. What court case established judicial review? CE.8b – Judicial Review 116. What court case established judicial review? Answer – Marbury v. Madison

117. What is the supreme law of the land? CE.8b – Judicial Review 117. What is the supreme law of the land? Answer – The United States Constitution

118. State laws must conform to what two documents? CE.8b – Judicial Review 118. State laws must conform to what two documents? Answer – Virginia Constitution and United States Constitution