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What document sets the overall design and rules for Virginia's state government?
VA Constitution
What document describes and puts limits on the powers of Virginia's governor?
VA Constitution
Virginia's governor is head of the executive branch of the state government. Tell two of the roles or responsibilities this position gives him or her.
party chief
chief citizen
chief legislator
commander in chief
chief executive
. Conducting foreign policy, regulating commerce, and providing for the common defense are primary responsibilities of the _________ level of government
national
The elected body that makes local laws in a county in Virginia is called a ______________.
Board of Supervisors
What are the three branches of the Virginia state government?
Legislative, executive, judicial
Which document discussed the relationship between state and federal levels of government?
US Constitution
. The units of local government in Virginia are cities, counties, and _________.
towns
What are powers specifically given to the state called?
Reserved powers
The courts that are found in localities across Virginia are operated under the authority of the __________ government.
state
The Virginia General Assembly is a bicameral legislature. What does the word bicameral mean?
2 houses
Which level of government is supreme
Federal
In cities, local laws are passed by an elected body called a
city council
Promoting public health, safety, and welfare are primary responsibilities of the ________ level of government
State
Which of these is NOT one of the powers of government allowed to local governments in Virginia?
A. to educate children.
B. to regulate land use.
C. to levy and collect taxes
D. to regulate TV broadcasts.
D. to regulate TV broadcasts.
What are the two parts of the Virginia General Assembly called?
VA Senate, House of Delegates
What is the system called where state and national government share power?
Federalism
The head of the executive branch in a city in Virginia is called a
mayor
expressed powers
Virginia lawmakers approve the biennial budget that is prepared the the governor and his staff. What is a biennial budget?
every two years
What is the title of the person who heads the executive branch in Virginia's state government?
Governor
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!
What are the four levels of courts that operate in Virginia's judicial system?
VA Supreme
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
District Court
. If a state law is passed in Virginia that violates the principles written in the U.S. Constitution, which is supreme, the state law or the U.S. Constitution?
US Constitution
laws are written in response to-
problems and issues
Give me 2 examples of state powers
Education, public health, safety, and welfare, roads, elections