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State/Local Leg.

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The Virginia General Assembly is a _______________ legislature, meaning it is made up of two houses. Bicameral
Concurrent powers powers SHARED by the national and state governments?
ordinance a local law
Which amendment of the US Constitution identifies reserved powers? 10th Amendment
Reserved powers powers that are NOT mentioned in the US Constitution are reserved/given to the states.
What is the term for the rejection of a bill by the Virginia Governor? veto
How many members are in the Virginia Senate? 40 state Senators
How many members are in the Virginia House of Delegates? 100 Delegates
Who is the leader of the Virginia House of Delegates? Speaker of the House of Delegates
Who is the leader of the Virginia Senate? Lieutenant (Lt.) Governor
What is the role of the Virginia state legislative branch? make state laws for Virginia
What two houses make up the Virginia General Assembly 1. Virginia House of Delegates 2. Virginia Senate
What document gives power to the Virginia Legislative branch? Virginia Constitution
What is the name of the legislative body for a COUNTY? Board of Supervisors
What is the name of the legislative body for a CITY? City Council
What is the name of the legislative body for the Virginia state legislative branch? Virginia General Assembly
What is the name of the legislative body for a TOWN? Town Council
What is the name of the executive branch leader for a CITY? Mayor
What is the name of the executive branch leader for a TOWN? Mayor
What is the name of the executive branch leader for a COUNTY? County Administrator
What is the legislative body of a TOWN called? Town Council
What is the legislative body of a COUNTY called? Board of Supervisors
What is the legislative body of a CITY called? City Council
What is the role of local governments? to exercise legislative, executive and judicial powers- just like our state and national governments
What does the 10th amendment of the US Constitution say? "reserved powers" - powers that are not mentioned in the US Constitution are given/reserved to the states
What are the 6 steps for the bill to law process in the Virginia General Assembly? 1. all bills start as an idea 2. introduced to the General Assembly 3. sent to the committee 4. sent to the original house for a vote 5. sent to the other house for a vote 6. sent to the Virginia Governor for approval, veto or line-item veto
What are the 5 primary issues the Virginia Legislative branch deals with? 1. education 2. taxes 3. state budget 4. enviornment 5. public health
line-item veto when the Governor rejects certain parts of a bill
federalism Division of power between the federal government and the states
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