State Powers
The system that divides authority between national and state governments.
What is federalism?
Virginia’s two houses together make up its legislature.
What is The General Assembly
After a bill is introduced, it is usually sent here for study and changes
Committe
he governor proposes the state budget and recommends funding priorities; this role is called the governor as the
Chief Legislator
A local law passed by a city or county is known as this.
Ordinance
Powers specifically left to the states by the Tenth Amendment.
What are reserved powers?
Virginia’s lower legislative chamber is called this.
The House of Delegates
The Virginia official who signs bills into law or can veto them.
Va Governor
When the governor names cabinet secretaries and agency leaders, he is acting as the
Chief Executive
Many Virginia localities elect this official who manages county operations and budgets
Treasurer
Rules requiring states to act, often without extra federal funding.
What is federal Mandates?
Name one statewide elected official who serves a four-year term and leads legal affairs.
The Attorney General
This step comes after committee work and before final votes: lawmakers speak and argue their views
What is floor debate?
The governor can refuse a bill from the General Assembly; this action is called a
Veto
Local governments in Virginia are created by and derive authority from this body
What is the General Assembly
A power shared by national and state governments
What is Concurrent powers?
This official presides over the Virginia Senate and is similar to the U.S. Vice President’s role.
Lt.Governor
Why is the Committee Step important in the Lawmaking process
It gives lawmakers time to study the bill
The governor’s command role over the state National Guard is called this.
Commander-in-Chief
To change the Virginia Constitution, a proposed amendment must go through proposal and this final step by voters.
Ratification
The document that lists powers reserved to states and shared powers.
what is the U.S. Constitution
The system that prevents any one Virginia branch from gaining too much power.
Separation of Powers
A topic that the Virginia General Assembly would likely handle: (example) requiring schools to teach this modern skill.
Digital Citizenship/Literacy
A board or agency that helps carry out state rules and enforces regulations for industries is part of this branch support system
Regulatory Boards
A local response to a national or international health crisis might include creating these enforceable rules for residents
Public Health Guidelines