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VA SOL CE7 State Gov

VA SOL CE7 State Government

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The form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by the -- The Virginia Constitution
What is the structure of the state government Powers are distributed among the Legislative, Executive, & Judicial branches of the state government
The state legislative branch in Virginia is the -- General Assembly
The General Assembly is a two chamber or _______ legislature. Bicameral
On the state level, executive power is exercised by -- The Governor
The Governor is elected for a term of ___ years. 4
Who overseas specific functions of government? The Cabinet
Who appoints cabinet positions? The Governor
Name the 2 other executive branch officers? Lieutenant Governor & Attorney General
The state court system consists of these 4 levels Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, District Courts & Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts
In addition, this court offers ordinary people the chance to resolve small disputes at a low cost and without a lot of complication -- Small claims Court
The Constitution establishes a ________ form of government in which the _______ government is supreme. Federal, National
The powers not given to the national government by the Constitution -- are reserved to the states
What are the primary responsibilities of the national government? Conducts foreign policy, regulates commerce, & provides for the common defense
What are the primary responsibilities of the state government? promotes public health, safety, & welfare
Tensions exist when federal mandates require state actions without -- adequate funding
What is the process used in the Virginia General Assembly to make laws? Introducing a bill in either house Working in committees Debating on the bill on the floor Voting of the bill Sending the bill to the other house Repeat the process in the other house Send the bill to the governor
Primary issue in the legislative process at the state level Education, Public Health, Environment, State Budget, Revenue
To promote an informed and engaged citizenry (e.g., establish minimum standards for local schools) Education
To promote and protect the health of its citizens Public Health
To protect natural resources (e.g., improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay) Environment
To approve a biennial (two-year) budget proposed by the governor State Budget
To levy and collect taxes Revenue
Who writes laws and takes action in response to problems or issues. Elected officials in the Virginia General Assembly
Who helps shape legislation. Individuals and interest groups
Citizens learn the lawmaking process and influence public policy through - direct participation and/or simulation.
The lawmaking process requires - collaboration and compromise.
The General assembly is bicameral. Name the two parts. House of delegates, Virginia Assembly
The General Assembly meets - annually for a fixed number of days
The Constitution of the United States _________ certain powers to both the national and state governments. denies
At the state level, the Virginia Constitution grants executive power to: The Governor of Virginia
he Governor acts in the several roles including-- Chief of State, Chief Legislator, Chief Executive, Party Chief, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Citizen
3 ways the executive branch influences policymaking • Proposes biennial budget • Proposes legislation • Approves veto or line-item veto bills
Who • administer laws and enforce laws • create regulations to monitor aspects of business and the economy • provide services. Cabinet secretaries and departments, agencies, commissions, and regulatory boards
Created by: Mrs. Estes
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