State and Local Govt Vocab

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Part of Virginia's bicameral legislature: Lower House, 100 Members

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House of Delegates

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Legislative body in a town/city that enacts local laws and budgets.

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Town or City Council

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Part of Virginia's bicameral legislature: Upper House, 40 Members

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State Senate

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Second in command of the state executive branch (like Vice President)

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Lieutenant Governor

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Bicameral legislative branch in Virginia.

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General Assembly

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Leader of the executive branch in state government, 4-year term.

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Governor

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In Virginia, a manager may be hired by the elected legislative branch to oversee local government operations.

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City Manager

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Legislative body in a Virginia county that enacts ordinances and adopts the annual budget.

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Board of Supervisors

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Powers shared by national and state governments.

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Concurrent Powers

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Leader of a town or city, elected by voters or council members.

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Mayor