Civics Vocabulary
What term describes powers of the federal government explicitly listed in the US Constitution?
Expressed/Enumerated/Delegated Powers
Which power allows the government to regulate trade with foreign nations, among the states, and with Indian tribes?
The Power to Regulate Commerce
What is the name of Virginia's legislative body?
General Assembly
Where can a bill be introduced in the Virginia legislative process?
In either house (House of Delegates or Senate)
What is the largest unit of local government in Virginia?
County
What powers are shared between the national/federal and state governments?
Concurrent Powers
Which set of powers includes the ability to declare war and raise and support armies?
Expressed Powers
Who is the head of the executive branch in Virginia?
The Governor
After a bill is introduced, where does it go next?
Working in Committees
Who is in charge of the legislative branch at the local level?
Elected Board of Supervisors
Which powers are not written in the Constitution but are used to carry out expressed powers?
Implied Powers
Which government power allows both the state and federal governments to collect money from citizens?
The Power to Levy and Collect Taxes
How many members are in the Virginia Senate?
40 Members
What must happen to a bill before it is sent to the other house?
Debating the bill on the floor and Voting on the bill
Name one job/service of local government.
enforce state and local laws
promote public health (Creating Hospitals)
protect public safety (Using Police)
educate children (Public School System with School Board)
protect the environment (Parks, and other actions to help our earth)
regulate land use (Control where business, homes, and farms are built)
levy and collect taxes. (Collect money from citizens)
What powers are given to the states because they are not listed in the Constitution?
Reserved Powers
This level of government has the power to declare war.
What is National/Federal/Central
Which court in Virginia hears cases about misdemeanors/small crimes?
District Court
Who must approve a bill last before it becomes law in a state?
The Governor
What is a unique power of local governments in relation to land?
Regulate Land Use
Which amendment to the US Constitution states that powers not listed are reserved to the states?
10th Amendment
This level of government has control of the education system.
What is state
What role does the governor of Virginia NOT play?
He does not judge or make laws.
What can the governor do besides approving a bill to become law?
Veto or Line-item Veto Bills
Besides a mayor, name one official that local governments must also elect.
Sheriff, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer