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VA SOL CE7 State Gov
VA SOL CE7 State Government
Question | Answer |
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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 |