Civics SOL Review (Honors)

How does Judicial Branch check and balance the power of the president?

• They can impeach the president.

• They can declare his actions to be unconstitutional.

• They can override presidential vetos.

• They can order investigations of the president.

How does the Legislative Branch check and balance the power of the Judicial Branch?

• They can choose judges.

• They can declare acts of the court to be unconstitutional.

• They can override court decisions.

• They can impeach judges.

Which founding document established the idea of limited government?

• The Magna Cata

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution?

If Donald Trump gives orders to the director of the FBI, he is acting as...

• Chief of State

• Chief Exectuive

• Chief Legislator

• Commander in Chief

If Donald Trump suggests a new law to Republicans in Congress, he is acting as...

• Chief of State

• Chief Exectuive

• Chief Legislator

• Commander in Chief

Which article describes the person who has the ability to appoint new judges & justices?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Articles 4-7

The system by which the three branches limit each-other's powers is called...

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

• Rule of Law

• Democracy

The Legislative body of Loudoun County is known as the...

• House of Burgesses

• Loudoun Town Council

• Board of Supervisors

• General Assembly

The Legislative Branch of Virginia is called the...

• House of Burgesses

• House of Delegates

• General Assembly

• State Senate

Who represents our district in the House of Representatives?

• Tim Kaine

• Mark Warner

• Jennifer Wexton

• Ralph Northam