chapter 5
What is Federalism?
What is a way to distribute power in government between a central authority and a state
What is Felony:
a very serious crime
what is Due process of law
Constitutional protection against unfair government actions and laws. A guarantee of fairness
What are Concurrent Powers
what are shared powers between the national and state governments
How many countites has va have
Virginia has 95 counties
5th amendment=
there are words that promise us that the government will not violate due process.
can the governor veto bills?
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whats a civil suit?
One person suing another person or business in hopes of getting a financial settlement to pay for damages
14th amendment=
prohibits state and local governments from violating due process
What is Lieutenant Governor?
presides over the Senate and casts the deciding vote when there is a tie
Whats a Juvenile:
in legal terms, a person under the age of 18
what is Probable cause?
enough evidence to make a search or press charges
What is the task of Chief Executive:
Head of the Executive Branch
True of flase
is there 5 distrcits courts in va
FALSE
there is 1
Bail:
money paid or property pledged for the temporary release of a person awaiting trial as a guarantee that he or she will appear in court