Local Government
the legislative branch for Warren County is called this
the Board of Supervisors
What is the legislative branch of Virginia called?
the general assembly
What is the legislative branch of the country called?
Congress
When the president selects a person to fill a governmental position they are acting as
chief executive
Which branch can veto legislation?
The executive branch/president
what part of government makes decisions about schools within a county or city?
School board
Who is the executive officer of the state?
the governor
What is the highest court in the country?
the Supreme court
Powers given to the state government
reserved powers
What is the final step for a bill to become a law?
signed by the president or governor (depending on level)
Who is the executive officer in a city or town?
a Mayor or manager
What is the highest court in the state?
the Virginia Supreme Court
Who is the chief executive officer for the country?
the President
Powers shared between the federal and state government
Concurrent powers
This branch decides if a law is constitutional/unconstitutional
the Judicial branch
Who is the executive officer in a county?
a manager
What is a role of the executive that the governor of Virginia does not have
Chief diplomat
When the president meets with foreign dignitaries and officials, they are acting as
chief diplomat
powers given to the federal government
delegated powers
Which branch can override a veto?
The Legislative branch
What is a law made on a local level called?
an ordinance
What are the two houses of the virginia state legislature?
the Virginia Senate and the House of Delegates
If a state government passes a bill that contradicts a federal law, which law would take effect?
the federal law will
Term for the division of power between federal and state levels of government
federalism
Once a bill has left its first committee, where will it go?
debate in the house