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At the national level, the legislative branch is collectively known as congress. At the state level, the legislative branch is collectively known as ___________________
The general assembly
National
What is federalism
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Whose job is it to pass laws in the state government?
General Assembly
The local government is the level of government that is most connected to who?
The people
Who is the head of the executive branch of the state government
Governor
What amendment says powers not given to the United States in the constitution go to the states
10th
What is a concurrent power?
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Which house can introduce a bill in the general assembly?
House of Delegates
Senate
Both
Neither... bills are introduced by the people
Both
What are the three branches of local government
legislative, executive, judicial
Small claims and juvenile courts are examples of district or circuit courts?
District
The government in Virginia is set up by which document?
Virginia constitution.
A CONSTITUTION SETS UP A GOVERNMENT!!!
The legislative branch at the city level of government is called the __________________?
City Council
When a governor is vetoing a bill, they are fulfilling their role as a chief _______________?
Legislator
What are the three different types of local governments?
City, County, Town
What are the two houses in the general assembly?
Federalism gives power to which two levels of government?
National and State
What is an ordinance?
Commander in Chief
Where does the local government get their power?
VA Constitution and General Assembly
The governor is like the president of the state. The _______________ is like the vice president?
Lieutenant Governor
Who has the responsibility of approving the state budget?
The general assembly
The legislative body in the county level of government is called the _____________________?
Board of supervisors
If the governor gives a police officer a medal of honor, they are fulfilling their role as chief of ___________?
State
If a county passes an ordinance, which body actually passed the law?
Board of supervisors