Vocab
State Branches
Local Branches
Roles of President
Roles of Governor
100
What word also means "national"?
FEDERAL!
100
Who is the second in command to the leader of the executive branch?
THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR!!
100
What is the smallest LEVEL of government?
LOCAL!!
100
A big storm hits a part of the country. The President visits families, listens to them, and comforts people who lost their homes. What role?
CHIEF CITIZEN!!
100
The Governor asks General Assembly to pass a new law to improve schools. The Governor explains what they want the law to include. What role?
CHIEF LEGISLATOR!!
200
What is the term that describes something that has TWO CHAMBERS or parts?
BICARAMEL--
I mean, BICAMERAL!!
200
What is the legislative branch for Virginia?
GENERAL ASSEMBLY!!
200
What is the difference between cities and towns?
Cities can have their own school system! Towns just follow the system for the county!
200
The President goes to a rally to support people from their political party who are running for office. The President tells people to vote for them. What role?
PARTY CHIEF!!
200
The Governor meets with the heads of state agencies (like Health and Education) to decide how state laws will be carried out across Virginia. What role?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE!!
300
What is the term for "laws" made at the local level of government?
ORNAMENTS-- I mean, ORDINANCE!
300
What are the two chambers of General Assembly?
THE HOUSE OF DELAGATES AND THE SENATE!!
300
Who creates ordinances for the county?
THE BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS!! (B.O.C.S.)
300
A dangerous group threatens a U.S. ship. The President tells the military what to do and gives the final order to protect the ship. What role?
COMMANDER IN CHIEF!!
300
The Governor has a ceremony to honor a Virginia firefighter who saved several people from a burning building. The Governor gives the firefighter a special state award. What role?
CHIEF OF STATE!!
400
This term describes the group of people in the executive branch that help the executive leader by enforcing and carrying out the laws through specific departments.
The CABINET
400
Who has the power to veto (say no to) laws proposed by General Assembly?
THE GOVERNOR!!
400
Which two types of local government are more similar, and what do they both have?
COUNCILS AND MAYORS!!
400
The President meets with leaders from other countries. Together, they agree on a plan to trade goods and help each other. What role?
CHIEF DIPLOMAT!!
400
A major summer festival in Virginia Beach is expected to bring huge crowds. To keep people safe, the Governor activates the Virginia National Guard to help local police with traffic and security. What role?
COMMANDER IN CHIEF!!
500
What is the meaning of "E Pluribus Unum?" This is the motto of the United States!
Out of many, one!
500
Which branch has the power to rule (decide) a law or action is UNCONSTITUTIONAL?! What is the highest court in Virginia?
THE JUDICIAL BRANCH!! THE VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT!!
500
Who leads the executive branch for the county?
THE COUNTY MANAGER (or COUNTY EXECUTIVE)!!
500
The President gives an award to a hero who saved a child’s life. There is a special ceremony at the White House for the event. What role?
CHIEF OF STATE!!
500
A large neighborhood cleanup event is held in Virginia. The Governor joins volunteers by picking up trash and encourages everyone to help keep their communities clean. What role?
CHIEF CITIZEN!!
