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Virginia State Government

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The form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by the - Virginia Constitution
The legislative branch in Virginia is the - General Assembly
The General Assembly has two houses therefore it is a ___ legislature. Bicameral
The two houses of the General Assembly are - Virginia Senate and the House of Delegates
The General Assembly meets annually for a - Fixed number of days
The head of the Executive Branch in Virginia is the - Governor
The term of office for the Governor like the President is - Four years
The Governor of Virginia appoints members of the ___ who oversee specific functions of Government. Cabinet
The other two officials of the Executive branch in Virginia who are also elected to a four year term are - Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General
The U.S. Constitution divides and shares power between the national and state government. What principle establishes this? Federalism
The U.S. Constitution establishes a federal form of government in which the ___ government is supreme. National
What is the name of the powers not given to the national government but are saved for the states? Reserved
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives the states their reserved powers? Tenth
There are some powers that neither the National nor the state government have. These are referred to as ___ powers. Denied
The three primary responsibilities of the national government are? Conduct Foreign Policy Regulate Commerce Provide for the Common Defense
The primary responsibility of the state government is? Promote public health, safety and welfare
What happens when Federal mandates require state actions without adequate funding? Tensions Exist
The five primary issues for legislation at the state level are - Education Public Health Environment State Budget Revenue
In the area of environment the state may pass laws to protect natural resources such as - Improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay
In education the state passes laws to establish minimum standards for local schools to promote - informed and engaged citizens
To raise revenue the state will - levy and collect taxes
The budget prepared by the governor and approved by the General Assembly is a ___ or two year budget. Biennial
To promote and protect the health of its citizens the state government will - fund health benefits
When the Governor proposes legislation in his State of the Commonwealth Address he is playing the role of - Chief Legislator
When the Governor oversees the enforcement of state laws he is playing the role of - Chief Administrator
When the Governor calls out the Virginia National Guard to help in emergencies he is playing the role of - Commander-in-Chief
The Governor is the leader of his political party in the state of Virginia as such his role would be - Party Chief
When the governor attends various ceremonial functions as a representative for the citizens of Virginia he is playing the role of - Chief of State
Who are the four groups that help the Governor enforce the laws in the executive branch of the state government? Cabinet Departments Agencies Commissions Regulatory Boards
The executive branch in Virginia's state government is responsible for what four things - Administering laws Enforcing laws Regulating aspects of business and the economy Providing services
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