Civics Benchmark

Question 1

Consent of the governed

Answer 1

When the people are the source of all government power.

Question 2

Democracy

Answer 2

In a democratic system of the government, the people rule

Question 3

limited government

Answer 3

Government that is not all powerful and may do only those things that the people have given it the power to do.

Question 4

what is rule of law

Answer 4

when the government and those who govern are bound by the law.

Question 5

Representative government

Answer 5

In a representative system of government, the people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the people’s behalf

Question 6

freedom of religion

Answer 6

Government may not establish an official religion, or unduly interfere with the free exercises of religion.

Question 7

freedom of petition

Answer 7

Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials.

Question 8

freedom of Assembly

Answer 8

Individuals may peacefully gather

Question 9

freedom of press

Answer 9

The press has the right to gather and publish information , including that which citizens the government.

Question 10

freedom of speech

Answer 10

individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs

Question 11

chief of state

Answer 11

ceremonial head of the government

Question 12

chief Executive

Answer 12

Head of the executive branch of government

Question 13

chief legislator

Answer 13

Proposer of the legislative agenda

Question 14

chief diplomat

Answer 14

Architect of american foreign policy

Question 15

chief of party

Answer 15

Leader of political party that controls the executive branch

Question 16

commander-in-chief

Answer 16

Head of the natiosn’s armed forces

Question 17

Chief Citizen

Answer 17

Representative of all of the people

Question 18

Education

Answer 18

To promote an informed citizenry(i,e establish minimum standards for local schools.

Question 19

Revenue

Answer 19

To level and collect taxes

Question 20

State Budget

Answer 20

To approve biennial (two year) budget prepared by the governor

Question 21

Environment

Answer 21

To protect natural resources

Question 22

public health

Answer 22

To promote and protect the health of its citizens

Question 23

Lobbying

Answer 23

Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or aaainst a bill

Question 24

Judicial view

Answer 24

The supreme court of the United States and Virginia determine the constitutionality of laws and acts of the executive branch of government.

Question 25

Marbury v. Madison

Answer 25

Establish the principle of judicial review at the national level