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CE U6: State Govt
State and Local Government Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bicameral | A legislature made up of 2 houses |
| Biennial | Something that occurs twice a year |
| Cabinet | A group of top level officials that advise the governor |
| Charter | A government document that grants official permissions |
| Mandate | A federal law requiring states to take specific actions |
| General Assembly | Virginia's lawmaking branch of state government, consisting of the House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate |
| Interest group | Organizations created to press for laws and policies that favor their members |
| Legislation | Laws passed by an elected lawmaking body |
| Levy | A tax required by the state government |
| Ordinance | A law passed at the local level |
| Regulate | To control or create rules for |
| Attorney General | Head of department that provides legal advice and services to Virginia government |