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Whats the first step of the law making process
Introduce a bill
How many members in the senate?
100
What article in the Constitution deals with the Executive Branch?
Article II
What documents led to the Constitution?
All Documents made before it
Which of the National Government has the power to pass laws?
Congress
How many steps are there in the law making process
5-10 steps
How many members are in the House of Delgates?
100
How many members are in the House of Repersentive?
435
What is the first form of natural goverment
Articles of Confederation
Legislative powers that are specifally in the Constitution are _______ powers
Expressed
What is the last step of the law making process?
Law is Signed or Veto by President or Governor
What does the Legislative Branch mainly do?
Make Laws
Legislative Regulates ____ and ____ trade
Interstate and Foreign
Where in the Constitution are the powers of the three branches of goverment defined
Articles I,II,III
Legislative powers that are not specifically listed but are used to carry out expressed powers are ____ powers.
Implied
What is the third step of the law making process?
Debate bill on each house floor
How often do Congress get together to make a budget?
Biennially
Who else helps shape Legislation?
Individuals and Interest groups
How many articles are there in the Constitution
Seven
The General Assembly is a two chamber or _____ legislature
Bicameral
Who introduces the idea to create a law?
Senator or Representative
The state Legislative Branch is the ________?
General Assembly
Why do elected officals write laws?
In response to problems or issues
How many amendments are in the Constitution
twenty-seven
What is the structure of the State Government
Virginia Constitution