The government is not all powerful
Rule of Law
A type of government in which the people rule
Democracy
Powers specifically listed in the Constitution for federal government
Expressed Powers
Chief executive of the state of Virginia
The legislative body of the Commonwealth of Virginia
General Assembly
Everyone including government officials must follow the law
Rule of Law
Each branch of government limits the power of the other two branches
Checks and Balances
Powers not specifically listed in the Constitution (from the "elastic clause")
Implied Powers
Second in command of the executive branch (like the VP of Virginia)
Lieutenant Governor
Name both houses of the General Assembly
Senate
House of Delegates
Protection from unfair government action (5th & 14th Amendment)
Due Process
Powers are separated into the three branches of government
Separation of Powers
Powers shared by both federal and state governments
Concurrent Powers
The Governor of VA has powers granted by which important document
Virginia Constitution
If a bill passes through both houses of the General Assembly, who can sign or veto the bill?
The Governor
People elect officeholders to make laws on their behalf
Representative Government
Governmental powers are shared between state and federal governments
Federalism
Powers not given to the federal government and are left for the states
Reserved Powers
What types of cases are heard in Circuit Court
Felony Criminal
Civil Cases over $2,500
Appeals from General District
On what day does the General Assembly begin meeting each year?
2nd Wednesday of January
Citizens give authority to the government in exchange for rights
Consent of the governed
Richmond
Powers that are denied to national and state governments (Article 1, sections 9 & 10)
Denied Powers
List all four levels of Virginia State Courts
Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Who is currently the President of the Senate (Lieutenant Governor)