SOL Review #1

The powers of the legislative branch can be found here in the US Constitution.

• Article 1
• Articles of Confederation
• Article III
• Article V

This is the highest court in the United States. 

• Virginia Supreme Court
• Circuit Court
• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. District Court

This branch checks the legislative branch by declaring their laws unconstitutional.  

• Executive
• Federal 
• State
• Judicial

What is the division of power between the states and the national government called?

• Federalism
• Rule of Law
• Majority Rule
• Consent of the Governed

 Which is not a goal stated in the Preamble?

• Provide defense
• Ensure peace
• Form a more perfect union
• Educate children

This branch checks the legislative branch by vetoing legislation

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Federal 
• Executive

Powers NOT given to the national government are reserved for the ______?

• Constitution
• States
• President
• Congress

The Constitution gives the executive branch the power to..?

• Make laws
• Decide if laws are fair
• Command the armed forces
• Approve the annual budget

Which is NOT a factor that will influence if people will vote?

• Age
• Income
• Gender
• Education

Which document was written to provide for the common defense & secure the blessings of liberty?

• Declaration of Independence
• U.S. Constitution
• Articles of Confederation
• State Constitution of Virginia