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How many branches are there in Virginia’s state government?
three
What are the three branches of Virginia’s government?
executive, legislative, and judicial
What is the name of the legislative body in Virginia’s state government?
the General Assembly
What are the two parts of the Virginia General Assembly?
the Senate and the House of Delegates
What is the function of the legislative branch?
The legislative branch makes state laws.
Who is the head of the executive branch?
the governor
Which branch of the government is responsible for making sure that the state’s laws are carried out?
the executive branch
The state’s court system makes up which branch of the government?
the judicial branch
What is the function of the judicial branch?
The judicial branch decides cases about people accused of breaking the law. It also decides whether a law agrees with Virginia’s constitution.
What are the main products of the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region?
seafood and peanuts
In which region are shipbuilding, tourism, and military bases the major industries?
the Coastal Plain (Tidewater) region
In which region are tobacco products and information technology produced?
the Piedmont region
Federal and state government, farming, and the horse industry are important industries in which region?
the Piedmont region
Apples are a major product of which two regions in Virginia?
the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Valley and Ridge region
What industry do the Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, and Valley and Ridge regions have in common?
farming
Recreation is a popular industry in which region?
the Blue Ridge Mountains
What are the four major products of the Valley and Ridge region?
poultry, apples, dairy, and beef
What is both a major product and industry in the Appalachian Plateau?
coal/coal mining
Highways, railroads, air transportation, and shipping are all part of what system?
Virginia’s transportation system
How is Virginia’s transportation system connected to its economy?
Virginia’s transportation system moves raw materials to factories and finished products to markets.
Name an agricultural or manufactured product that Virginia exports.
tobacco, poultry, coal, or large ships
What are some major industries that have helped Virginia’s economy?
communications, technology, tourism, and federal government
Why has the federal government had a significant impact on Virginia’s economy?
The federal government has impacted Virginia’s economy because many federal government workers live and/or work in Virginia.
People who work in private health care, computer programming, or who operate public schools all work in what industry?
the service industry
Ships, beverages, and chemical goods are examples of what type of product?
manufactured products
Chickens, hogs, cows, and milk are examples of what type of product?
livestock products
Name two of Virginia’s top cash crops.
soybeans, corn, tobacco, tomatoes, apples, or peanuts
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Why are industries like crabbing and fishing successful in Virginia? Give two reasons.
-access to deepwater ports
-located close to the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay
How was Virginia’s coal exported for many years?
It was transported by train from the Appalachian coalfields to piers in the Tidewater region. Then, it was shipped to other markets.