Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Roles of the Governor
Potluck
100
What are the qualifications needed to be governor?
30 years or older, U.S. citizen, Resident of VA, Registered voter
100
Elected officials in the Virginia General Assembly write laws and take action in response to____________ and _______
Problems and Issues
100
What are the four levels of courts?
Supreme court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, and District Court
100
What are the five roles of the governor?
Chief of State, Chief Legislator, Chief Administrator, Party Chief and Commander-in-chief.
100
What is federalism?
The division of power between state and national government
200
How many terms can the governor serve?
2 terms
200
What is the first step in the lawmaking process?
Introducing a bill
200
Which courts are appellate courts?
Circuit court, Court of Appeals, and Supreme court
200
How old does the governor have to be?
30 years or older
200
Which amendment gives the states powers not given to the national government?
The 10th amendment
300
Cops, the Governor, Cabinet members all belong to which branch-
The Executive branch
300
_________ and __________________ help shape legislation
Individuals and Interest groups
300
What is the highest court?
The Supreme Court
300
Who does the governor appoint?
Cabinet secretaries and Departments, Agencies, Commissions, and Regulatory boards
300
What are reserved powers?
Powers reserved for the states and not given to the national government
400
What is the job of the Executive branch?
Enforcing the laws and playing a key role in the policymaking process.
400
What are the two houses of the General Assembly?
The House of Delegates and the Senate
400
What court do minors go to most of the time?
Juvenile and Domestic Relations court (JDR)
400
Who is the governor of Virginia currently?
Terry McAuliffe
400
What are the primary responsibilities of the state government?
Public health, Safety, Welfare, Education
500
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The Governor
500
The General Assembly is a ___________ legislature
Bicameral
500
What is the analogy for the four levels of court?
SACDJ
500
How long is the governor's term?
Four years
500
What are the three branches of the state government?
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
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