Legislative Branch
what article is the legislative branch established?
I
What does the constitution begin with
the preamble
what article is the executive branch established?
II
Does VA have its own Constitution
yes
what article is the judicial branch established
III
The legislative branch is a bicameral legislature, it consist of _________________ and senate
house of representatives
How many amendments are there currently
27
how many years are in a presidential term
four years
what does the virginia legislative branch consist of?
general assembly and VA senate
Which court has both appellate jurisdiction and limited original ?
US Supreme court
How many members of Senate are there
100
What are the bill of rights
the first 10 amendments
What is the executive branches main role
enforce laws
What is the order of courts in VA from lower to higher
General district court - circuit court- court of appeals- VA supreme court
what power does the judicial Branch hold
judical review
how many people are in the house of representatives
435
What is the Constitution considered?
supreme law of the land
who assumes office if the president cant serve
vice president
what is a local law called?
ordinance
How many justices are on the supreme court
Who leads the house
speaker of the house
What are all the freedoms guareented in the first amendment?
religion, press, assembly, petition, speech
how many executive departments are there currently
Who is the leader of the executive branch in a local city?
governor
What check does the judicial Branch have on both legislative and executive
declaring it unconstitutional