Unit 6 Civics Review

What document establishes the form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• The United States Constitution

• The Virginia Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

Which branch of the state government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Federal

Who exercises the executive power in the state government?

• The General Assembly

• The Governor

• The Supreme Court

• The Attorney General

How long is the term for the governor of Virginia?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

Which court is included in the judicial power of the state government?

• Federal Court

• Circuit Court

• International Court

• Military Court

Which power is shared between the national and state governments?

• Declaring war

• Coining money

• Levying taxes

• Establishing post offices

What is the relationship between state governments and the national government called?

• Federalism

• Monarchy

• Confederation

• Oligarchy

Which power is denied to the states by the Constitution?

• Levying taxes

• Coining money

• Establishing schools

• Regulating commerce

What is the role of the governor in the state government?

• Head of the legislative branch

• Head of the executive branch

• Head of the judicial branch

• Head of the federal government

What is the primary function of the Supreme Court in the state government?

• Making laws

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Amending laws