State Legislative
The name of Virginia's legislative branch of government
General Assembly
What are the main roles of Virginia's executive branch and how long do they serve when elected?
Execute (carry out) laws, create a biennial budget and they are elected for 4 year terms
The number of levels in Virginia's judicial branch
4 levels
The division of power between the national and state governments
Federalism
The governor and first lady host a dinner at the Executive Mansion for Virginia students recognized for outstanding community service
Chief of State
Annually for a fixed number of days
Virginia's executive branch is headed by the ____
Governor
The highest court in Virginia
VA Supreme Court
The United States Constitution created a form of government in which the ______________ government is supreme.
National/Federal
Governor Youngkin proposed a new state law in his State of the Commonwealth Address and said he will veto any bill he disagrees with in the upcoming year
Chief Legislator
The main roles of Virginia's legislative branch
To make state laws and adopt a biennial budget
The Governor appoints members of the _______, that oversee specific functions of government
cabinet
Two state courts that are found in each Virginia locality
Circuit Court
General District Court
Tension
Governor Youngkin appoints a new member of his cabinet and prepares a biennial budget for the General Assembly to approve
Chief Administrator
The Virginia legislative branch is bicameral. What are those two houses of the General Assembly?
House of Delegates and Virginia Senate
Second in command of Virginia's executive branch and first in the line of succession
Lieutenant Governor
The main roles of the judicial branch in Virginia
Interpret Virginia laws and settle disputes involving Virginia laws
What are states' powers called? What are the three powers given to the states? (Hint: They are for the good of the public)
Reserved powers are public health, public safety and public welfare
Governor Youngkin attends a fundraiser and campaigns for a Virginia senator that is a member of the same political party
Party Chief
This document establishes the government of Virginia
A third member of Virginia's executive branch - a legal advisor to the General Assembly and state's lawyer
Attorney General
This Virginia Court hears appeals from the Circuit Court and sits below the VA Supreme Court
Virginia Court of Appeals
What are national powers called and name the three powers given to the national government by the U.S. Constitution?
Delegated powers are conduct foreign policy, regulate commerce, and provide for the common defense
Governor Youngkin calls up the Virginia National Guard to assist with rescue and clean up when a hurricane hits Virginia Beach
Commander-in-Chief