federal govt
state govt
local govt
public policy
courts
100
term meaning the level with the most authority
What is supreme?
100
the office above the Lt. Governor
What is the Governor?
100
term meaning a local law
What is an ordinance?
100
this group informs policymakers and influences public policy
What is the media?
100
court of final appeal in the U.S.
What is U.S. Supreme Ct.?
200
prepares the annual budget
What is executive (president)?
200
responsibilities of the state include public health, safety, and
What is welfare?
200
units of local governments in VA are created by the
What is the state(general assembly)?
200
the media sets the public agenda by holding officials ______ to the public
What is accountable?
200
The only two courts that may have a jury
What are U.S. District and Va. Circuit?
300
confirms or approves federal judges
What is legislative(Congress)?
300
powers not given to the national government are _______ for the states
What are reserved powers?
300
cities have _______ listing their powers
What are charters?
300
term meaning seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill
What is lobbying?
300
this case established judicial review
What is Marbury v. Madison?
400
powers specifically listed in the Constitution
What are expressed powers?
400
these two groups help shape legislation
What are individuals and interest groups?
400
an elected ____________ passes laws for the county
What is a Board of Supervisors?
400
interest groups can influence public policy by making political _______(hint: money)
What are contributions?
400
idea that the courts may declare a law/act unconstitutional
What is judicial review?
500
president's role as ceremonial leader
What is chief of state?
500
how often a budget is prepared by the governor
What is every 2 years?
500
____________ can have the greatest influence on the decisions made by local government officials
Who are individuals?
500
policy decisions at the local level would include ______ in the event of an act of terrorism
What is public safety?
500
a person accused of a crime may be arrested if the police have
What is probable cause(evidence)?
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