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CE.7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by the _____. | Virginia Constitution |
| What is the structure of state government? | The Virginia Constitution distributes (spreads) power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the state government. |
| The state legislative branch in Virginia is called the _____. | General Assembly |
| The General Assembly is a two chamber, or _____, legislature. | bicameral |
| On the state level, executive power is exercised by the _____. | governor |
| The Governor is elected for a term of _____ years. | four |
| What group of people are appointed by the governor to oversee specific functions of the government? | The Cabinet |
| The two other executive branch officers who are elected for four year terms are the _____ ? | 1. Lieutenant Governor 2. Attorney General |
| The state court system consists of these four levels: | 1. Supreme Court (top/most powerful) 2. Court of Appeals 3. Circuit Courts 4. District Courts and Juvenile/Domestic Relations Courts |
| In addition to the four levels of courts, there is another court that offers ordinary people the chance to resolve small disputes at a low cost and without a lot of complication. What is that court called? | Small Claims Court |
| The Constitution establishes a _____ form of government in which the _____ government is supreme. | federal, national |
| The powers not given to the national government by the Constitution are reserved or given to the _____ . | states |
| What are the primary responsibilities of the national government? | 1. Conduct foreign policy 2. Regulate commerce 3. Provide for the common defense |
| What are the primary responsibilities of the state government? | Promote public health, safety, and welfare |
| Tensions exist between the federal government and the states when federal mandates (orders) require state action without _____ . | providing them adequate funding |
| What is the process used in the Virginia General Assembly to make laws? | 1. Proposing a bill 2. Bill is sent to committees 3. Debating on the floor 4. Voting on a bill by both houses 5. Signing the bill into law by the governor |
| The primary issues in the legislative (law-making) process at the state level concern: | 1. Education - to promote informed and engaged citizens 2. Public Health - To promote and protect the health of its citizens 3. Environment - To protect natural resources 4. State Budget - To approve a biennial budget 5. Levying and Collecting Taxes |
| At the state level, the Virginia Constitution grants executive power to _____ . | the governor of Virginia |
| The Governor acts in several roles including: | 1. Chief of State 2. Chief Legislator 3. Chief Administrator 4. Party Chief 5. Commander-in-Chief |
| The roles of Cabinet secretaries and departments, agencies, commissions, and regulatory boards are to: | 1. Administer laws 2. Enforce the laws 3. Regulate aspects of business and the economy 4. Provide services |
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