State Government Branches
How many branches of government do the U.S. states have?
Three
Both the U.S.'s legislative branch (Congress) and Virginia's legislative branch (General Assembly) have a ____________ ("two chamber") legislature.
Bicameral
Judicial
Which founding document establishes the structure of our national government and distributes power among three branches?
The U.S. Constitution
Between local, state, and national governments, which one is SUPREME?
National
What is the head of the state executive branch?
Governor
If the U.S. has the House of Representatives, what is the equivalent at the state level? "House of...?"
Delegates
The highest court in Virginia is the...
Virginia Supreme Court
What is federalism?
The division of power between the states and national government.
Which type of government handles foreign policy, aka dealing with other countries? (National, state, local?)
National
What is the head of the state judicial branch in Virginia?
Virginia Supreme Court
The Governor of Virginia has the ability to veto specific sections of a bill. What type of veto is this called?
Line-Item Veto
Which court do people go to when they commit a felony such as murder?
Virginia's Circuit Court
Concurrent powers are those that are...
Shared between the national AND state governments such as taxing citizens, establishing courts, and creating a minimum wage.
Which type of government handles public education, aka schooling? (National, state, local?)
State/Local
What is the head of the state legislative branch in Virginia?
General Assembly
How often does the General Assembly meet?
Once a year for a few days
Which court do people go to when they commit a misdemeanor such as a traffic violation?
Virginia's District Court
Reserved powers are those that are...
Given to the states--NOT the national government
Which type of government handles public safety and health? (National, state, local?)
State/Local
When the General Assembly approves the Governor's biennial budget, which branch is checking which branch? (you need to name both branches).
Legislative is checking Executive
How often are the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General elected?
Every 4 years
Which court do people go to when they want their case and sentence reviewed and possibly changed?
Powers that are not given to EITHER national or state governments are called...
Denied powers
A group of people that seek to influence public policy on the basis of a common interest or concern is called....
Interest Groups