VA Executive Branch
Where does the Governor of Virginia get their power from?
The state constitution
What is the legislative branch called on the state level?
The General Assembly
This level of government is responsible for elections, education, marriage laws, health and safety?
State Government
What is the job of the county executive/city manager?
They are appointed by the legislative branch and execute the laws and oversee the local bureaucracy.
What does the governor do as Chief Legislator?
Signs or vetoes laws. Gives the State of the Commonwealth Address
How are the terms of Governor different than the President? How long is one term for the Governor? Lieutenant General? Attorney General?
The governor cannot run for consecutive terms
They each serve a 4 year term.
What are the 2 houses in the Virginia legislature called?
VA House of Delegates and VA Senate
One of the important responsibilities of Cabinet departments, agencies, commissions and regulatory boards of the State of Virginia is to:
ensure that laws are carried out.
What five government officials does each locality (local government) elect?
Sheriff, clerk of the court, commissioner of revenue, commonwealth attorney and treasurer
John Smith is accused of stealing a semi-truck carrying 5 SUVs. Which court would hear his case?
Circuit court ~ felony
What is the annual speech the governor makes each year?
State of the Commonwealth Address
How often does the Virginia legislature meet?
Every year starting in January for typically 4-8 weeks.
What does the governor do as Commander in Chief?
Can call in the State National Guard
What is the job of the School Board?
Oversee the day to day operations of K-12 schools
This person is hired by the elected legislative branch to oversee the operations of the local government.
County Manager
What is the job of the Attorney General?
The lawyer for the state
How often does the Virginia legislature make a budget?
Biennial (2 year budget)
Where is the state government located in Virginia? Who is the current governor?
Richmond, Virginia & Glenn Youngkin
What are the three types of local governments?
County, City or Town
Who makes ordinances in Botetourt County?
Board of Supervisors
What does the governor’s bureaucracy do?
Executes laws, regulates businesses and the economy, and provides services
What powers/issues do the General Assembly make laws about?
Public Health, Environment, Education, State Budget, Taxes (Revenue)
This is the highest court in Virginia.
The VA Supreme Court
How many members are elected to the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors? Name 3 of the districts in Botetourt County
Five members
Amsterdam, Blue Ridge, Valley, Fincastle, Buchanan
Explain at least two differences between the General District and Circuit court. You must be specific.
General District: misdemeanors, traffic offenses, ordinances AND civil cases low dollar amounts.
Circuit court: felonies AND civil case high dollar amount JURY