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Unit 6
Virginia State Government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What form of government does Virginia have? | Commonwealth |
| This establishes the Commonwealth of Virginia | Virginia Constitution |
| Virginia legislative, executive, and judicial powers are ____ at the state level of government. | Separated |
| How many BRANCHES of government does Virginia have? | 3 |
| What are the three branches of Virginia State government? | Legislative, Executive, Judicial |
| What is the name of the LEGISLATIVE branch in Virginia? | General Assembly |
| The Virginia legislature has TWO bodies of lawmakers. This means it is _____. | Bicameral |
| How many House of Delegate lawmakers does Virginia have? | 100 |
| How many Virginia State State Senators does Virginia have? | 40 |
| How many FEDERAL, NATIONAL Congress lawmakers are there total for the entire country from all 50 states? | 435 |
| How many FEDERAL, NATIONAL Senator lawmakers are there total for the entire country from all 50 states? | 100 |
| Name of the 100 member legislative, lawmaking body in Virginia | House of Delegates |
| Name of the 40 member legislative, lawmaking body in Virginia | Virginia Senate |
| How many years is a term for a Virginia Governor? | Four |
| The head of the executive branch in Virginia is the___ | Governor |
| The Governor appoints members to their ____ to oversee specific functions of the government and help carry out Virginia laws. | Cabinet |
| Who is the second-in-command after the Governor of Virginia in the state? | Lieutenant Governor |
| Who is the lawyer that represents the Virginia State government who is also a part of the executive branch? | Attorney General |
| THe Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General are elected to a ____ year term of office. | Four |
| Highest level of court in the STATE OF VIRGINIA | Virginia Supreme Court |
| Second highest level of court in VIRGINIA. | Court of Appeals |
| Third highest level of court in VIRGINIA. | Circuit Courts |
| These courts include small claims courts and juvenile and domestic relations courts. | District Courts |
| What is the idea of dividing power between the state and national governments called? HINT: THIS IS NOT SEPARATION OF POWERS BUT DIVIDING UP POWER BETWEEN NATIONAL, STATE, and LOCAL authorities. | Federalism |
| The national government is ____ meaning states fall under all national laws and rules. | Supreme |
| Powers NOT given to the national, federal government that are given to the states | Reserved Powers |
| There are certain powers that are are not allowed for powers for the National or State governments. These are called ____ powers. | denied |
| Shared powers, meaning national and states powers are allowed to do these things are called ____ powers. | Concurrent |
| Conducting foreign policy, regulating trade, establishing the post office, defending for the common defense are for which? State or National? | National |
| Promoting for public health, safety, and welfare are for which? State or Federal | State |
| True or False? Tension exist when federal mandates make states complete actions without money and sometimes enough funding. | True |
| The Virginia General Assembly make the ____ of Virginia. | Laws |
| True or False? Individual, citizens, and interest groups do NOT shape laws and legislative. | False |
| True or False? Making laws in Virginia mean the lawmaking process requires collaboration, compromise, and meaning people must work with each others. | True |
| Instead of sending a Virginia bill to the PRESIDENT of the United States, a Virginia bill can go to the ____ who can veto or sign a Virginia law. | Governor |
| The Virginia Legislative Issues include: | Education |
| The Virginia Legislative issues include: | Public Health |
| The Virginia Legislative issues include: | Environment |
| The Virginia Legislative issues incldue: | State Budget |
| The Virginia Legislative issues include: | Revenue |
| Revenue means to levy and collect ____ | Taxes |
| The state budget is proposed by the ____ of Virginia. | Governor |
| Virginia works to protect ____ resources. | Natural |
| One example of protecting natural resources is improving ____ quality in the Chesapeake Bay. | Water |
| The state of Virginia requires minimum standards for local___ and education. | Schools |
| Biennial means ___ years. | Two |
| The Governor of Virginia has the option to look at a bill and decide different parts to eliminate or change. This is not an entire veto, but a _____ veto. | Line Item |
| True or False? Cabinet secretaries, departments, agencies, commissions, and regulatory boards administer and enforce Virginia laws and help provide services. | True |
| The Governor of Virginia the the ceremonial head of the state. This is called the Chief of ____. | State |
| The Governor of Virginia is the proposer of state legislative agenda. This is called the Chief _____. | Legislator |
| The Governor of Virginia is the head of the executive branch of the state government. This is called the Chief ___. | Executive |
| The Governor of Virginia is the head of the political party that controls the states executive branch. This is called the ___ Chief. | Party |
| The Governor of Virginia is the head of the armed forces in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For example, the Virginia National Guard. This is called the _____ in Chief. | Commander |
| The Governor of Virginia represents all citizens of Virginia. This is called Chief _____. | Citizen |
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