Legislative
What level declares war?
Federal Level
Who is in charge of the executive branch at the Federal Level?
President
What does the judicial branch do with laws?
Interpret Laws
Which branch approves the annual budget?
Legislative
Who vetoes VA bills?
Governor
Which document created a weak central government?
Articles of Confederation
What is the legislative branch at the Federal level called?
Congress
Who is in charge of the executive branch at the State Level?
Governor
What are the three courts at the Federal Level?
SAD – Supreme, Appeals, and District
Which branch grants pardons?
Executive
Which court is located in the state level but not the federal level?
Circuit Court
What are the two means to obtain U.S. citizenship?
Birth and Naturalization
What is the legislative branch called at the State Level?
General Assembly
What kind of budget does the President prepare?
Annual
Which Constitution does the US Supreme Court interpret?
US Constitution
Which branch overrides Presidential vetoes?
Legislative
What does “biennial” mean?
Every two years or every other year
What are the two steps to the amendment process?
Proposal and Ratification
How are both levels organized?
Bicameral or Two Chambers
Which level(s) grant pardons?
Both (Federal and State)
Which Constitution does a Circuit Court interpret?
VA Constitution
Which Constitution does the judicial branch interpret?
U.S. Constitution
What are the two chambers of the legislative branch?
House of Delegates and VA Senate
Which political principle means “people rule”?
Democracy
What kind of budget does the General Assembly approve?
Biennial
Which two individuals serve under the Governor?
Lt. Governor and Attorney General
What are all four courts at the State Level?
SACD – Supreme, Appeals, Circuit, and District
How are House of Representatives members determined per state?
Population
How many years does a Governor serve in a term?
4 years
What type of case is when someone is accused of breaking a law?
Criminal Case