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Local Government
100

At the national level, the legislative branch is collectively known as congress. At the state level, the legislative branch is collectively known as ___________________

The general assembly

100
According to the United States Constitution, which level of government is SUPREME?

National

100

What is federalism

Teacher says...

100

Whose job is it to pass laws in the state government?

General Assembly

100

The local government is the level of government that is most connected to who?

The people

200

Who is the head of the executive branch of the state government

Governor

200

What amendment says powers not given to the United States in the constitution go to the states

10th

200

What is a concurrent power?

Teacher says...

200

Which house can introduce a bill in the general assembly?

House of Delegates
Senate
Both
Neither... bills are introduced by the people

Both

200

What are the three branches of local government

legislative, executive, judicial

300

Small claims and juvenile courts are examples of district or circuit courts?

District

300

The government in Virginia is set up by which document?

Virginia constitution.

A CONSTITUTION SETS UP A GOVERNMENT!!!

300

The legislative branch at the city level of government is called the __________________?

City Council

300

When a governor is vetoing a bill, they are fulfilling their role as a chief _______________?

Legislator

300

What are the three different types of local governments?

City, County, Town

400

What are the two houses in the general assembly?

House and Delegates and the Senate
400

Federalism gives power to which two levels of government?

National and State

400

What is an ordinance?

Teacher's Choice
400
If the governor calls out the national guard, they are fulfilling their role as the __________________________?

Commander in Chief

400

Where does the local government get their power?

VA Constitution and General Assembly

500

The governor is like the president of the state. The _______________ is like the vice president?

Lieutenant Governor

500

Who has the responsibility of approving the state budget?

The general assembly

500

The legislative body in the county level of government is called the _____________________?

Board of supervisors

500

If the governor gives a police officer a medal of honor, they are fulfilling their role as chief of ___________?

State

500

If a county passes an ordinance, which body actually passed the law?

Board of supervisors