Federal
What is the name of the legislative body for the federal government? Who writes federal laws?
CONGRESS!!!
What is the name of the legislative body for the state of Virginia? Who writes Virginian laws?
What branch makes local laws?
The LEGISLATIVE BRANCH!!!!
What is the first step of a bill becoming a law?
It must be introduced.
Who is the current governor of Virginia?
Glenn Youngkin
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What are the two chambers of the General Assembly?
The House of Delegates and the Senate
What is the name of the legislative body for cities?
City Council
Which chamber must a bill be introduced in?
Either chamber! This is true for federal and state level legislative branch.
What is the purpose of a legislative committee?
To make revisions, amendments, or improvements to a bill
What is the final step in the federal bill to law process? Who is the final person that decides whether a bill becomes a law?
The President
What is the final step of the bill to law process at the state level? Who is the final person that decides if a bill becomes a law?
The GOVERNOR!!!!!!11!! (Mini President)
What is the name of the legislative body for towns?
Town Council
What happens after a bill is debated on the floor?
It gets voted on in that chamber.
Who is the current President of the United States?
Donald Trump
What is the President's ability to reject a bill called?
A veto
What is the governor's ability to reject a bill called?
A VETO!
What is the name of the legislative body for Counties?
County Board of Supervisors, Board of County Supervisors (BOCS)
What happens if a bill gets approved during the final vote in one chamber, but does not get approved in the other chamber?
What does POTUS stand for?
President Of The United States
If a bill is killed by the president, how can it be revived and still become a law?
By receiving a 2/3 (66%) approval in both the Senate and the House of Representatives
If a bill is killed by the governor, how can it be revived and still become a law?
By receiving a 2/3 (66%) approval in both the House of Delegates and the Senate.
What is local law called?
An ORDINANCE!
What happens when after a bill is initially approved in both chambers?
It goes through final revisions/amendments/changes from a conference committee.
What is a bill before it actually becomes a bill?
Just an idea!