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CE U6: State Govt
State Government Structure
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| The National Legislative Branch is led by Congress. The Virginia Legislative Branch is led by | the General Assembly |
| What are the two houses of the General Assembly? | The House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate |
| What is the 1st step for a Bill to Become a Law? | A Bill is introduced by a Delegate or VA State Senator |
| What is the 2nd 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 state bills into laws (statutes)? | The Governor |
| What are the primary issues addressed by the VA General Assembly? | Education, Public Health, Environment, Revenue, State Budget |
| Why are laws made? | In response to problems or issues |
| What are the courts within the state's Judicial Branch? | VA Supreme Court, VA Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, District Courts |
| 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; can be consecutive (back-to-back) |
| 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. |
| Current Lieutenant Governor of Virginia | Justin Fairfax |
| Current Virginia Attorney General | Mark Herring |