Federalism
If a state law and a national law contradict each other, which one do you follow?
The national law
Name the branches of government in VA.
Legislative, executive, judicial
Is is a simple process or a complicated process to turn a bill into a law.
Complicated
Why does the General Assembly create laws?
Who approves or vetoes legislation in Virginia?
The governor
What is federalism?
The division of powers between the national and state governments.
What is the legislative branch of VA's government called?
The general assembly.
What phrase do we use to remember the law making process in VA?
I Will DriVe Slow, Very Slow
Who can influence legislation in VA?
Interest groups and individuals
How often is the budget approved in Virginia, and what is that called?
BONUS: Who proposes and who approves the budget in VA?
Every 2 years, biannual
BONUS: The governor, and the general assembly
What are the 3 powers both the state and national governments share?
Making and enforcing laws Maintaining roads
Who is the head of the executive branch of VA?
The governor.
How many steps are there to the lawmaking process in VA?
7
How many different main topics are there that laws are made to address?
5
How many different jobs (or "hats") does the governor have?
6
What are the powers of the national government?
Directing foreign policy
Regulating commerce
Guaranteeing the common defense
What is the highest court in the Judicial branch of VA's government?
The supreme court of Virginia
Does it matter which house proposes a law?
No, the lawmaking process can be started in either house.
How does the General assembly get money?
Through taxes
Chief of party
What are the powers of the state governments?
Guaranteeing public health, security, education, the environment, and the state budget.
What are the two houses of the legislative branch of VA?
The VA senate and the chamber of delegates
What are the steps to making a bill into a law in order?
Introduce an idea
Work in committees
Debate on the floor
Vote
Send to the other house
Repeat
Send to the governor
Name the main topics that laws are made to address in VA.
Education, public health, the environment, the state budget, taxes
Name all the jobs (or "hats") the governor has.
Chief citizen, chief of state, chief legislator, chief executive, chief of party, and commander in chief.