"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
***DOUBLE*****
After a bill is worked on committees, it is:
**** Instead of "Committees", what does the "C" stand for in the local law making process?
debated on the floor
** "Council members or Citizens"
**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
State or Local: A tax paid on land, homes, or vehicles to fund schools and services.
100 point BONUS: What type of tax is this?
Property
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
Tribal governments are sovereign political entities. What does this mean?
They have the power to govern themselves.
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
Who creates localities in the state of Virginia?
The Virginia General Assembly
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
What is it called when different levels of government work together?
Intergovernmental cooperation
What are the two executive branch officers who help the governor?
lieutenant governor and attorney general
Name the outside factors (3) that local governments must considered when planning and managing resources.
state, national, and global concerns
What is the main difference between the federal budget and the state budget?
The federal budget is approved annually whereas the state budget is biennially.
This amendment says that powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states.
the tenth amendment
Tribal governments can make and enforce laws on their land, but they must still follow certain laws from another level of government. Which level of government is that, and why?
Tribal governments are sovereign and are federally recognized but still exist within the United States, so they must follow federal law.