Judicial Branch
Which court can hear cases involving crimes committed by those 18 years and younger?
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
What is the formal name of Virginia's legislature?
General Assembly
How many terms in a row can a Virginia governor serve?
One
Where does the executive branch of Virginia get most of its power from?
Virginia Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
U.S. Constitution
Which Virginia court can use a jury?
Circuit Court
What is the primary job of the state legislative branch?
Make laws
Who takes over if the governor dies or resigns?
Lieutenant Governor
What amendment reserves certain powers for the states?
Tenth
All ____ laws must conform to the Virginia and United States Constiutions.
State
Which court will you go to if you commit a misdemeanor?
General District Court
What is the party called that has the most members in Virginia's legislature?
Majority Party
What role is the governor fulfilling when he calls the Virginia National Guard to respond to flooded areas?
Commander-in-Chief
Which article of the U.S. Constitution tells about states' rights and responsibilities?
Article 4
Both Congress and the General Assemby are
Bicameral
What is the formal name for judges who sit on any of the Supreme Courts?
Justices
What are the two houses of the Virginia Assembly called?
Senate & House of Delegates
What is used by the executive branch to check the legislative branch?
Veto a bill
Which Constitution is the most powerful in this country?
U.S. Constitution
Powers that are shared between the national and state government are called
Concurrent
What official in Virginia issues search warrants and arrest warrants for the police?
Magistrate
After a bill is introduced in the General Assembly, what is the next step in the lawmaking process?
The bill goes to a committee
Where does the executive branch of Virginia get most of its power from?
Virginia Constitution
True/False The U.S. President and Congress can amend (change) the Virginia Constitution.
False
What is the top lawyer in the country and in the state of Virginia called?
Attorney General