VA Executive Branch
Where does the Governor of Virginia get their power from?
The state constitution
What is the legislative branch called on the state level?
The General Assembly
This level of government is responsible for elections, education, marriage laws, health and safety?
State Government
What is the job of the county executive/city manager?
They are appointed by the legislative branch and execute/administer local the laws and oversee the local government.
What does the governor do as Chief Legislator?
Signs or vetoes laws. Gives the State of the Commonwealth Address. Suggests laws.
How are the terms of Governor different than the President? How long is one term for the Governor?
The governor cannot run for consecutive terms
They each serve a 4 year term.
What are the 2 houses in the Virginia legislature called?
VA House of Delegates and VA Senate
One of the important responsibilities of Cabinet departments, agencies, commissions and regulatory boards of the State of Virginia is to:
What four government officials does each locality (local government) elect?
Sheriff, clerk of the court, commissioner of revenue and treasurer
How often does the Virginia legislature make a budget?
Biennial (2 year budget)
What is the annual speech the governor makes each year?
State of the Commonwealth Address
How often does the Virginia legislature meet?
Every year. For 45 or 60 days.
What does the governor do as Commander in Chief?
Can call in the State National Guard
What is the job of the School Board?
Oversee the day to day operations of K-12 schools
This person is hired by the elected legislative branch to oversee the operations of the local government.
County Manager/Administrator
What is the job of the Attorney General?
The lawyer for the state
How often does the Virginia legislature make a budget?
Biennial (2 year budget)
Where is the state government located in Virginia? Who is the current governor?
Richmond, Virginia & Glenn Youngkin
What are the three types of local governments?
County, City or Town
This level of government makes ordinances.
Local government
What do state agencies do?
Executes laws, regulates businesses and the economy, and provides services
What powers/issues do the General Assembly make laws about?
Public Health, Environment, Education, State Budget, Taxes (Revenue)
This is the highest court in Virginia.
The VA Supreme Court
What is the name of our Board of Supervisor and what is the name of our district?
Daniel Schmitt. Brookland.
How do the steps of how a bill becomes a law differ in the General Assembly from Congress?
Bills are introduced in either the House of Delegate or VA Senate, then to committee, debated on the floor, voted, sent to the governor to sign or veto. (Governor can do a pocket veto)