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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
the 3 Unalienable Rights that were listed in the Declaration of Independence
Who can propose amendments to the Constitution of Virginia?
General Assembly
If you see a group of people gathering in a photo in front of a government building what is that an example of?
Assembly
"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government...." What is this an example of?
Consent of the Governed
Which action best describes a citizen's freedom to petition the government?
Writing a letter to your Senator about overcrowded schools
In order for the govt to provide basic services, citizens must...
pay taxes
to promote general welfare...which best describes this purpose of government as stated in the preamble to the Constitution of the United States?
provide quality education
Which of the following is a power of the legislative branch
Declares war
President Ronald Regan nominated Robert Bork to the Supreme Court and the senate voted against him. This is an example of?
checks and balances
The president proposes a new tax policy in his state of the Union Address. This is what role of the President?
Chief legislator
How long does the Virginia governor serve?1 term of 4 years onlyWhich responsibility is reserved for state governments?Something like vaccinations for kidsCabinet secretaries are responsible for helping the governoradminister lawsAll of the following are elected officials at the local level of government EXCEPTGovernorWhich would be responsibility of local government?regulate land useWhich Virginia court would a defendant have a jury?Circuit CourtWhich is the function of a political partyHolding debates to inform about campaign issuesWhat is the responsibility of the Virginia General Assembly?Make state lawsWhich of these is a felony?Breaking into a home and assaulting the homeownerWhich step in a criminal case can take place after a verdict?an AppealIn which economic system will people most likely do the same work their parents did?Traditionalchanges in American economy has affected the need for education how?Higher levels of education are required to be competitive in today's economyWhen both people are responsible for day to day operations and share profits and risks, this is a?Partnershipin the circular flow of economic activity, what do individuals receive for the labor they provide?IncomeThe government supports new business development to?promote competitionProvide America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and enforce the law with integrity and fairness to all....Which constitutional amendment led to the creation of this mission from the Internal revenue Service?16thIf American's are afraid to spend their money and business were struggling to stay open. What would the Federal Reserve do/Lower interest rates