Federalism
The definition of federalism is this...
What is the division of power between the national and state governments?
I am the head of the state executive branch
What is the governor?
The legislative branch in Virginia is called what?
What is the General Assembly?
The three types of localities are ...
What are counties, cities and towns?
This group oversees things like hiring teachers and building schools in K-12 schools...
What is the school board?
Federal powers are also called this...
What is delegated powers?
When the governor sends the Virginia National Guard to help when a hurricane floods Virginia Beach I am acting as the ...
What is Commander in Chief?
The two chambers in the bicameral General Assembly are called ....
What is the VA Senate and the House of Delegates?
A local law is called this...
What is an ordinance?
This member of the executive branch enforces local ordinances...
Who is the sheriff?
State powers are also referred to as ...
What is reserved powers?
When the governor gives a speech at fundraiser for a candidate running for the General Assembly, they are acting as...
What is Party Chief?
The Virginia state government gets its power from what document?
What is the Virginia Constitution?
We should always associate Board of Supervisors with this locality...
What is a county?
This official maintains court records, reads verdicts and collects fines...
Who is the Clerk of the Court?
Powers held by both the national and state governments are called...
What are concurrent powers?
Administering and enforcing laws, proposing the budget, and regulating Virginia businesses are all powers of ...
Who is the governor?
The difference in how a bill becomes a federal law or a Virginia law happens in which step?
What is the last step? It goes to the governor instead of the president
We should always associate charter with this locality...
What is city?
This local official is responsible for collecting local taxes...
Who is the Commissioner of the Revenue?
This amendment clarifies federalism by emphasizing that federal power is limited and that the states also hold power.
What is the 10th Amendment?
Unlike the president, the governor has this power to only pass the parts of bills that they agree with...
What is line-item-veto?
Establishing standards for schools, protecting the health of citizens, and protecting natural resources like the Chesapeake Bay are what?
What are the main responsibilities of the state?
The leader of the executive branch in a city or town is called this...
What is a mayor?
Why must the school board, commissioner of revenue, clerk of the court, treasurer and sheriff be elected?
What is, it is required by the Virginia Constitution?