How many
How many judges are in the Court of Appeals?
11 judges
When does the General Assembly meet?
Every year; the second Wednesday of January
There are how many senators in the General Assembly?
40
How many branches are in the Virginia Government?
Three (3)
How long is one term for judges of the Virginia Court of Appeals?
8 years
How many Circuit Courts are there?
31 Circuit courts
What type of criminal case do the Circuit Courts handle?
Felony Cases (more serious crimes)
The Virginia Supreme Court has how many justices?
Seven (7)
What is the Legislative branch of the Virginia Government called?
The General Assembly
How long is the term for the Virginia Governor?
4 year term
There are ___ District Courts in the state.
32
The Governor of Virginia must prepare the state _______
Budget
How many Delegates are in the General Assembly?
100 (one hundred)
What 2 groups make up the General Assembly?
The Senate of Virginia and the House of Delegates
How long is one term for Lieutenant governor?
4-years
Atleast ___ Judges form a panel to hear cases and the ___ Judges take turns hearing cases in the Court of Appeals.
3,11
The General district court handles _____ cases
Misdemeanor
How many levels of courts does the Virginia Judicial Branch have?
four (4; Supreme, Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, and District Courts)
Who heads the executive branch of the state government?
The Governor
How long does a Senator of Virginia Serve?
4 years
The Governor must appoint the heads and members of ______ _____ _______ ________.
more than 200 agencies
What is one thing the governor can do?
They can sign bills into laws.
What is the minimum amount of judges a state circuit court has to have?
at least 2 judges
Majistrates serve as ________ __________ with authority to issue various types of processes.
Judicial Officers
How long do delegates serve?
2 years