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Who exercises legislative powers for counties?
Board of Supervisors.
100
What does the state government promote?
Health, safety, and welfare
100
What is the VA General Assembly made up of?
The House of Delegates, Senate
100
How many roles of the govrenor are there?
5
100
What comes after debating a bill on the floor?
Voting on the bill in each house
200
The mayor of a city is elected by_______.
Voters or the city council members.
200
THe powers not given to the national government by the Constitution of the United States of America are reserved to the_______.
state
200
Name 3 of the 5 primary legislative issues.
Education, Public health, environment, State budget and revenue
200
What role is the governor exercising when he calls for the National Guard?
Commander-in-Chief
200
What do cabinet secretaries and departments, agencies, commissions, and regulatory boards do?
Administer Laws, Enforce laws, Regulate aspects of Business and the economy,provide services
300
A _________ may be hired by the elected legislative branch to oversee the operations of the local government.
Manager
300
What establishes the form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia?
The Virginia Constitution.
300
Members of the General Assembly are elected to _______.
Make laws
300
Party chief means that the governor is the head of ______.
his political pary
300
Each Virginia county and city has an elected or appointed a _____ which oversees the operation of the K-12 public schools.
School Board
400
Name 4 constitutional officers.
sheriff, a clerk of the circuit court, a commissioner of revenue, & a treasurer
400
List the Virginia courts from lowest to highest.
District courts, Circuit, Court of Appeals, VA supreme Court
400
The VA General Assembly writes laws to _______.
take action in response to problems
400
Which of these is not a role of the governor: Chief Administrator Chief of Justice Part Chief
Chief of Justice
400
What is the last step of the VA lawmaking process?
Sending the bill to the governor to sign into law.
500
Which of the localities does not have a council and mayor?
a county
500
How long is a term for a Lieutenant Governor.
4 years
500
List 4 of the governors roles.
Party Chief, Chief of State, Chief Legislator, Chief Administrator, Commander-in-Chief
500
What are the primary responsibilities of the national government?
Conduct foreign policy, regulate commerce, provide for the common defense.