"State" the Facts
***TRIPLE JEOPARDY***
This person is the head of the state executive branch
BONUS:
Who are the members that assist the Governor with enforcing and administering state laws?
a governor
Cabinet/Department members/ Agencies/ and Regulatory Boards
Another name for a local law
an ordinance
This is another name for serious crime
DOUBLE POINTS-
What state court has jurisdiction for felony cases?
a felony
Circuit Court
**EXTRA** (100)
This is the division of power between the state and national governments
*Why is local not included?*
federalism
Because local governments get their powers through the state
After a bill is worked on committees, it is:
debated on the floor
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
The House of Delegates and Virginia Senate make up this legislative body
BONUS:
This word describes the type of legislature we have on a federal and state level (two houses)
General Assembly
Bicameral
** DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
This has legislative powers in a city or town
BONUS:
What else do a town and city have that a county does not
city or town council
A Mayor
What do local charters do?
list the powers of each locality
Conducting foreign policy is a main job of this government
federal/national government
** DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
If Governor Youngkin is proposing a ban on smoking in restaurants in the state of VA, he is acting as which role of Governor?
** TRUE OR FALSE: If passed, local governments would have to enforce the new legislation.
Chief Legislator
True
Which court would have the final say in an appellate jurisdiction case in the state of Virginia?
the Virginia Supreme Court
This is the legislative power in a county
Board of Supervisors
I received a traffic violation in the mail- which court would I try to fight it in?
General District Court
BONUS: EXTRA 100!
What are the two steps in amending the state constitution?
What about the US constitution?
VA:
1. Proposal by General Assembly or Convention
2. Ratification by votes of Virginia
US:
1. Proposal by Congress or Convention
2. Ratification by the states
Who creates localities in the state of Virginia?
The Virginia General Assembly
Which primary issue of state legislators is missing below?
Promote the health of our citizens
Education the children
Protect the natural resources of our environment
___________
Propose and approve the state budget
Revenue- to levy and collect taxes
*EXTRA* (100)
This person oversees the day to day operations of local governments
*how does this person get their job?*
a manager
hired
This Virginia Court only has appellate jurisdiction
Court of Appeals of Virginia
Setting the school standards is a main job of this government
state government
state courts settle what in local government
Judicial Disputes
What are the two executive branch officers who help the governor?
lieutenant governor and attorney general
These local officials are required to be elected by the voters (according to the Virginia Constitution) (4 correct answers)
a sheriff,
a clerk of the circuit court,
a commissioner of revenue,
or a treasurer
What is the main difference between the federal budget and the state budget?
The federal budget is approved annually whereas the state budget is biannually.
This amendment says that powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states.
the tenth amendment
Which is the only state court with a jury?
BONUS 100:
What type of criminal cases do they have original jurisdiction for?
Circuit Court
felonies