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100

Which court can hear cases involving crimes committed by those 18 years and younger?

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

100

What is the formal name of Virginia's legislature?

General Assembly

100

How many terms in a row can a Virginia governor serve?

One

100

Which constitution is the most powerful in this country?

U.S. Constitution

100

What is the supreme law of the land?

U.S. Constitution

200

Which Virginia court can use a jury?

Circuit Court

200

What is the primary job of the state legislative branch?

Make laws

200

Who takes over if the governor dies or resigns?

Lieutenant Governor

200
True/False.  The U.S. President and Congress can amend (change) the Virginia Constitution.
False
200

All ____ laws must conform to the Virginia and United States Constitutions.

State

300

Which court will you go to if you commit a misdemeanor?

General District Court

300

What is the party called that has the most members in Virginia's legislature?

Majority Party

300

What role is the governor fulfilling when he calls the Virginia National Guard to respond to flooded areas?

Commander-in-Chief

300

Which article of the U.S. Constitution tells about states' rights and responsibilities?

Article 4

300

Both Congress and the General Assemby are 

Bicameral

400

What is the formal name for judges who sit on any of the Supreme Courts?

Justices

400

What are the two houses of the Virginia Assembly called?

Senate & House of Delegates

400

What is used by the executive branch to check the legislative branch?

Veto a bill

400

Which amendment reserves certain powers for the states?

Tenth

400

Powers that are shared between the national and state government are called

Concurrent

500

What official in Virginia issues search warrants and arrest warrants for the police?

Magistrate

500

After a bill is introduced in the General Assembly, what is the next step in the lawmaking process?

The bill goes to a committee

500

Where does the executive branch of Virginia get most of its power from?

Virginia Constitution

500

How does the Virginia Constitution treat Virginia Supreme Court justices differently than the U.S. Constitution treats U.S. Supreme Court justices?

Virginia Supreme Court justices are elected.  U.S. Supreme Court justices are appointed for life.  

500

What is the top lawyer in the country and in the state of Virginia called?

Attorney General