VA State Government Flashcard 2022

Front

The form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by the ______.

Back

Virginia Constitution

Front

What is the legislature of Virginia called?

Back

General Assembly

Front

The Virginia General Assembly is bicameral. What are the names of the two houses?

Back

House of Delegates and Senate

Front

Who is the head of the state executive branch in Virginia?

Back

governor

Front

How long is the term of office for the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general of Virginia?

Back

4 years

Front

Which term means division of power between the states and the national government?

Back

federalism

Front

Which level of government is supreme according to the Constitution of the United States?

Back

national

Front

Powers not given to the national government are ____ to the states.

Back

reserved

Front

Conducting foreign policy, regulating commerce, and providing for the common defense are primary responsibilities of the _____ government.

Back

national

Front

Promoting public health, safety, education, and welfare is a primary responsibility of the _____ government.

Back

state