Establishes a federal form of government in which the national government is supreme
Constitution
How many branches of government are there?
3
The General Assembly has the power to create what?
Laws
The form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by the
Virginia Constitution
Which branch of government makes laws?
States creating their own money is an example of which power?
Denied Power
The powers not given to the National Government by the Constitution are called
Reserved Powers
Which branches of government are made of multiple levels?
Legislative: two houses (House of Delegates & Senate)
Judicial: four courts (Supreme, Court of Appeals, Circuit, District)
What are Reserved Powers?
Powers given only to the States
The Constitution does not allow certain powers to both the National and State governments. What do we call these powers?
Denied Powers
Which branch of government gets a support team that includes the Attorney General?
Executive Branch
Where can the Reserved Powers be found?
The Constitution
National Government
The legislative, executive, and judicial branches at separated at which level of government?
State level
Education, Public Safety, Welfare, and the Police are all examples of:
Reserved Powers