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CE.7-8
State and Local Government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Governor of Virginia | Ralph Northam |
| Governor Term Length | 4 year terms |
| Governor Job Description | Head of the Executive Branch |
| Three people/groups who serve under the Governor | Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Cabinet |
| What do the people/groups who serve under the governor do? (Job Description) | Enforce Laws Administer Laws Provide Services |
| How many roles does the Governor have? | 5 roles |
| What are the roles of the Governor? | Chief of State Chief Legislator Chief Administrator Chief of Party Commander in Chief |
| Complete the following analogy: The Virginia General Assembly is Virginia Government as __________ is to the Federal Government. | Congress |
| What is the General Assembly made of? | The House of Delegates (Like the House of Representatives) The Virginia Senate (Like the U.S. Senate) |
| What is the first step for a Bill to Become a Law? | A Bill is introduced by a Delegate or VA State Senator |
| What is the second step for a Bill to Become a Law? | A Bill is worked on in Committee |
| What is the 3rd step for a bill to become a law? | A Bill is debated in the floor |
| What is the 4th step for a bill to become a law? | A Bill is voted on and passed by both houses of the General Assembly |
| What is the 5th step for a bill to become a law? | A Bill is signed or vetoed by the Governor |
| Who signs local ordinances into laws? | The Mayor |
| Who signs state bills into laws (statutes)? | The Governor |
| Who signs federal bills into laws? | The President |
| What are the primary issues addressed by the VA General Assembly? | Education Public Health Environment Revenue |
| Why are laws made? | In response to problems or issues |
| What is the name of the legislature of a city? | The City Council |
| What is the name of the legislature of an incorporated town? | The Town Council |
| What is the name of the legislature of a county? | The Board of Supervisors |
| What are the jobs of the three positions of the Legislative Branch? | Enact Ordinances Adopt an Annual Budget Exercise Legislative Powers |
| What is the position name for the Head of the Executive Branch of Cities and Incorporated Towns? | The Mayor |
| What is the position name for the Head of the Executive Branch for a County? | The Chair |
| What are two sources of local power? | The State General Assembly |
| Do all counties and cities have the same power? | No |
| A list of powers for any VA city can be found in what document? | The VA Constitution |
| What body acts the Legislative Branch for the local K-12 Public School System? | The School Board |
| What four positions are required by all localities to elect other than head executive positions? | Sheriff Clerk of the Circuit Court Commissioner of Revenue Treasures |
| This person is hired by the local Legislative Body to oversee all operations by the local government | A Manager |
| Why do counties, cities, and towns enact local ordinances? | To provide services for their residents |
| What are the powers of the National Government? | Conduct Foreign Policy Regulate Commerce Provide for the Common Defense |
| What are the powers of the State Government? | Promote Public Health Promote Public Safety Promote Public Welfare |
| What are the powers of the Local Government? | Enforce state and local laws Promote public health Protect public safety Educate children Protect the Environment Regulate land use Collect Taxes |
| What is the point of the 10th Amendment? | Anything not stated in the Constitution is up to the States to decide |
| Who is in the State Executive Branch? | Governor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Governor's Cabinet |
| Who is in the State Legislative Branch? | House of Delegates Senate of Virginia |
| Who is in the State Judicial Branch? | VA Supreme Court VA Court of Appeals Circuit Court District Courts |
| Who is in the County Executive Branch? | County Chair County Manager Treasurer Sheriff Commissioner of Revenue Clerk of the Circuit Court |
| Who is in the County Legislative Branch? | Board of Supervisors School Board |
| What courts make up the District Courts? | General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and Small Claims Court |
| Who is in the City Legislative Branch? | City Council School Board |
| How often can the Governor serve? | No limit as long as not consecutive (back-to-back) |
| How often can the Lt. Governor and Attorney General serve? | No limit |
| What is the job of the Attorney General? | Lawyer for the state |
| Do the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General run on the same ticket? | No, they each run on a separate ticket. |
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