Structure of VA Government
bicameral
These powers are listed in the US Constitution for the federal government
expressed
At the state level which house of the legislative branch can a bill be introduced
both
how many types of local governments does Virginia have
What gives the power to establish state governments
the US Constitution
what is the name of the Virginia Legilature
General Assembly
All powers not given to the federal government are _______________ for the states.
reserved
after the bill has been introduced, what is the next step
it goes to committees
name the types of local governments in Virginia
county, town, city
What gives the power to establish local governments in Virginia
Virginia State Constitution
Name the two houses of the VA Legislative body
House of Delegates, Virginia Senate
These powers are shared between the federal and state governments.
concurrent
what happens after committee in the state law making process
which types of governments in Virginia have a "Board of Supervisors"
counties
Name the 3 levels of government
federal (central), state, and local
3
Promotes health, safety, education, and public welfare.
State government
after the bill has been debated, what comes next
the bill is voted on
which types of governments in Virginia have mayors
cities, towns
Which laws supersede all other
name the branches of the Virginia government
executive, legislative, judicial
Regulates foreign policy and commerce.
Federal government
after the bill completes a cycle in the house that it was introduced in, what is the next step
it goes to the other house in the General Assembly
what does and "manager" do in local government
may be hired by the elected legislative branch to oversee the operations of the local government
Which government can individuals influence the most
local