Vocab
Federalism
Division of power between State and Federal/National Govt.
Main resposibility of the Legislative Branch
Make Laws
6 Roles of the Governor
Chief of State, Chief Legislator, Chief Executive, Chief of Party, Commander in Chief, Chief Citizen
How many Justices are on the Virginia Supreme Court?
7
What are the 3 types of Local Govt?
Town, City, County
Bicameral
Two houses/chambers
Who makes up the General Assembly?
House of Delegates, Senate
Main Responsibility
Enforce, Execute, carry out the Laws
What type of Jurisdiction does the Virginia Supreme Court have?
Appellate & (Limited original) Jurisdiction
Who are the Constitutional Officers in every locality?
Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer
Va. Attorney General's job & length of term
The States Lawyer, 4 years
Do they prepare or approve the Biennial Budget?
Approve
Does the Governor prepare or approve the Biennial Budget for the general assembly?
Prepare
Name the Structure of the Va. Judicial Branch
(5 Courts from lowest to highest)
General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, Circuit Courts, Court of Appeals, Virginia Supreme Court
Structure of City Govt.
Elected City Council
Elected (or appointed) Mayor
(Hired) City Manager
Biennial
2 years (Budget)
Name 2 Concurrent powers for State and Federal Govt.
Levy and collect taxes
Make laws
Establish courts
How long is the term for the Governor & Lieutenant Governor?
4 Years
Which of the Va. Courts can have a jury?
Circuit Court
Structure of Town Govt. (Who)-
Elected Town Council
Elected (or appointed)Mayor
May hire a City Manager
Ratify
To approve
Which amendment to the constitution gives the power to the States and the people?
10th
Order of succession for State Executive Branch?
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General
Which Virginia Court is the court of final appeal for the State?
Virginia Supreme Court
Structure of County Government -Who
Elected Board of Supervisors
May hire a city manager