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Gov Review
Gov Review 2025
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are state legislatures responsible for overseeing? | State laws, Budgets, Policies, and state-level Government functions |
| What is the Virginia State Legislature called? | The Virginia General Assembly |
| What does the term bicameral mean? | Bicameral literally means "two chambers," and in practice refers to a government structure involving two houses, or two legislative bodies, that are separate in deliberation from one another. |
| In Virginia, how often does the state legislature meet? | annually -Even numbered years 60 days -odd numbered years 30-45 days |
| Which is bigger, the Virginia Senate or the Virginia House of Delegates. | The House of Delegates |
| Are Virginia Delegates and Senators subject to term limits? | No |
| Is the Virginia House of Delegates is becoming more diverse | Yes |
| How dose Virginia select its state senators? | elected at the general election every four years |
| What influences redistricting in states | The position of Speaker of the House of Delegates in Virginia House of Delegates is roughly analogous to the position of Speaker of the House in United States House of Representatives. Both are leadership positions that are linked to political parties. |
| In most states, what state official is responsible for proposing the budget? | the governor is responsible for proposing the budget. |
| What is the most common term of office for state governors? | 4 years |
| Are state and local employees in Virginia able to engage in collective bargaining | In Virginia, state employees generally cannot engage in collective bargaining |
| In times of natural disaster, which source of aid do states typically turn to help provide relief for the people of their states? | Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| What was Lyndon Johnson's plan for providing social welfare programs funded by the national government and administered by the states called? | "Great Society" |
| Who were two presidents who worked hard to return power to the states from the national government? | Ronald Regan and Bill Clinton Richard Nixon? |
| What is Devolution? | Devolution is the statutory delegation of powers from the central government of a sovereign state to govern at a subnational level, such as a regional or local level. It is a form of administrative decentralization. |
| What are clauses of the U.S. Constitution that are concerned with the way states handle issues arising with citizens of other states | The Full Faith and Credit Clause, Privileges and Immunities Clause, Interstate rendition |
| What are the powers of the state to protect citizens and provide for their welfare are known as? | police powers |
| In the United States, what tends to result in overlapping responsibilities and fragmentation at the state and local levels of government | Federalism |
| Can the states interfere with rights guaranteed by the First Ten Amendments to the United States Constitution? | No |
| What is the method that allows ordinary citizens to add proposed amendments to the ballot is called? | Initiative process |
| In what sort of elections are citizens are most likely to vote. | Presidential |
| According to the original Constitution, what level of government has most of the power to qualify voters? | State Government |
| What is the term for someone who expresses dissatisfaction with political events on social media rather than becoming actively involved in the political process? | Slacktivist |
| What is the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 informally known as? | Motor Voter Act |
| Does Virginia allow mail-in voting? | Yes |
| Is early and mail-in voting Constitutional? | Yes- allowed is some states not specified in the constitution |
| What does the phrase “voting with their feet” mean? | you show that you do not support something by leaving the place where it is happening or leaving the organization that is supporting it |
| Does Virginia require citizens to register in order to vote? | yes |
| When are Virginia state elections held? | Every November in even numbered years |
| Does Virginia have open or closed primaries? | Open Primaries |
| In Virginia, what happens after a political leader is faced with a citizen recall petition? | Virginia has a recall Trial where a circuit court determines if an elected official should be removed |
| Which was the first state to adopt an open meeting law? | Florida |
| How long is Virginia’s governors’ term of office? | 4 years |
| What term limits do Virginia Governors face? | no limit on the number of terms that can be served by the Lieutenant Governor. |
| What form of voting machine does Roanoke county use? | Electronic voting machines with an optical scan feature |
| Who controls state primary elections? | State Governments |
| Do states tend to pursue economic development? | Yes |
| Is it possible for different levels of prosperity to exist between state, between regions between states and even between areas withing regions? | Yes |
| Do business publications frequently rate Virginia as having a favorable climate for business? | Yes |
| Which state enjoys the highest level of Foreign Direct Investment? | California and Texas |
| Which state official typically serves as the point-person for state economic development? | Governor |
| What is the most common enticement that states can use to attract investment | Tax Incentives |
| Why are Employers who employ highly skilled workers less likely to move their operations to pursue state-offered financial incentives | They are often tied to certain locations due to where the skilled workers are |
| According to Richard Florida, where do young people likely want to live? | Cities |
| What is the most impactful driver of Economic development in our world today? | technological innovation and adoption |
| Which documents served as precursors to state constitutions in the original 13 states? | The Articles of Confederation |
| How can cities can take over sprawling suburban areas? | smart growth policies, zoning regulations, and promoting diverse land use in mixed-use areas |
| What is the name of the concept that the states and the national government are both sovereign in their own spheres. | dual federalism |
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