Powers of State Gov
The term for powers given to state governments by the 10th amendment?
What is Reserved Powers
Name one service provided by local governments
Police and Fire protection
what is the name of Virginia's state legislature
the general assembly
What is the highest court in a state
Supreme Court
what is federalism
a system where power is divided between national and state governments
Name one power that state governments have but the federal governments do not
issuing marriage and drivers licenses
What type of local government is responsible for making laws in a city
city council
how does a bill become a law at the state level
it must pass both houses of the legislature and be signed by the governor
what types of cases do local courts handle
Traffic violations minor crimes and civil disputes
give an example of a concurrent power
collecting taxes
what is the state governments role in education
setting curriculum standards and funding public schools
what is the main source of revenue for local governments
property taxes
what is the difference between an ordinance and a law
ordinances are local laws, and laws apply to the whole state
who decides cases in Virginia's circuit court
a judge and sometimes a jury
what happens if a state law conflicts with a federal law
the federal law overrides the state law
what are the three branchses of State government
Executive Legislative and Judicial
what is the role of a mayor
Leads the city enforcement and enforces the laws
what is the term for when citizens vote directly on a proposed law
referendum
what is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony
felonies are serious crimes with heavier penalties
what is the term for powers specifically given to the federal governments
enumerated powers
Who is the head of the executive branch in a state?
the governor
what is zoning
dividing land into sections for specific uses
What is the role of a county board of supervisors
governing body that makes local policies and budgets
how are state judges selected
appointed by governor
what supreme court case established that states cannot interfere with federal powers