Civics Benchmark

Question 1

Consent of the governed:

Answer 1

The people are the source of any and all governmental power

Question 2

Limited government:

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Rule of law:

Answer 3

The government and those who are bound by the law are those who are governed

Question 4

Democracy:

Answer 4

In a democratic system of the government, the people rule

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 behalf

Question 6

The preamble

Answer 6

To the constitution of the united states of america expresses the reasons the constitution was written

Question 7

We the people

Answer 7

establishing the power of government comes the people

Question 8

Purpose of the states government

Answer 8

To form a perfect union, to establish justice, to secure the blessing of liberty and to provide for common defense, ensure domestic tranquility and general welfare

Question 9

Constitution of Virginia

Answer 9

Amendment process, ratification by voters of Virginia,proposal: action by general assembly or convention

Question 10

First amendment freedoms

Answer 10

individuals may peacefully gather, people have the right to make their views known to public officials

Question 11

How to become a citizen

Answer 11

demonstrate knowledge of american history and principles and the ability to read, speak and write words

Question 12

Duties of citizens

Answer 12

citizens who choose not to fulfill these civic duties face legal consequences, pay taxes, serve on jury, obey laws

Question 13

responsibilities of a citizen

Answer 13

register and vote hold elective offices

Question 14

Traits of a good citizen

Answer 14

functions of political parties education, helping candidates win elections

Question 15

rising campaign costs

Answer 15

give an advantage to wealthy individuals who run for office and require candidate to conduct

Question 16

Qualifications

Answer 16

citizens of the united states, resident of Virginia and precinct, at least 18 years old of age by day of general election

Question 17

electoral college process

Answer 17

a slate of electors for each state winner takes all
vote for president or vice president

Question 18

reasons citizens fail to vote

Answer 18

lack of interest,failure to register

Question 19

Chief executive

Answer 19

Head of the executive branch of government

Question 20

commander in chief

Answer 20

head of the nations armed forces

Question 21

chief of party

Answer 21

leader of the political party’s and control of the executive branch

Question 22

chief of legislator

Answer 22

proper of the legislative agenda

Question 23

chief of state

Answer 23

ceremonial head of the government

Question 24

chief citizen

Answer 24

representative of all of the people

Question 25

chief diplomat

Answer 25

architect of american foreign policy

Question 26

legislative powers

Answer 26

express: specifically listed in the constitution, implied: used to carry out expressed powers

Question 27

The law making process in congress

Answer 27

introducing a bill by a senator or representative voting on the bill in each house

Question 28

judicial reviews

Answer 28

The supreme court of the united state and acts of the executive branch

Question 29

Virginia local governments exercise defined

Answer 29

promote public health , enforce and local laws protect the public state, educate children

Question 30

primary issues

Answer 30

education, public health,state budget, revenue