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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the roles of the Virginia legislative branch | Make state laws for Virginia powers given by the US Constitution |
| What must all laws in Virginia follow both of | Virginia Constitution and US Constitution |
| What are the primary issues of the Virginia legislative branch | 1- education 2-public health 3- enviorment 4-state budjet 5-taxes |
| What kind of legislator is the Virginia General Assembly | It is a bicameral legislator |
| What are the two parts of the Virginia General Assembly | Virginia House of delegates and Virginia Senate |
| How many members are in the Virginia House of delegates | 100 delegates |
| How long is the term in the Virginia House of delegates | 2 years |
| How many senators are in the Virginia senate | 40 state senators |
| How long is the term in the Virginia Senate | 4 years |
| Who is the leader of the Virginia Senate | Lieutenant governor of Virginia |
| Who is the leader of the Virginia House of delegates | The Speaker of the house |
| Where are local governments found | 1- counties 2- cities 3- towns |
| What is the role of local governments | To exercise legislative executive and judicial branch |
| Powers are given to local governments by the Virginia Constitution to.. | Educate children, regulate land use, collect taxes, protect safety, enforce State / local laws, and create ordinances |
| What is an ordinance | A local law |
| What is the counties legislative body | Elective Board of Supervisors |
| What is a city legislative body | Elected city council |
| What is a town legislative body | Elected town Council |
| What are the responsibilities for County cities and towns | To create ordinances and adopt annual budget |
| What are the other features for County cities and towns | School board |
| Who is the executive branch leader of counties | County administrator- appointed by Board of Supervisors |
| Who is the executive branch leader of the cities | -Mayor- elected by the people of the city |
| Who is the executive branch leader of the towns | Mayor- elected by the people of the state |