Virginia State Government

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Which of the following are NOT part of the Virginia Executive Branch? Governor, Lt. Governor, Cabinet, General Assembly

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General Assembly

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Who prepares the biennial state budget?

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Governor

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What houses make up the General Assembly? Options: House of Delegates, Supreme Court, House of Reps, State Senate and House of Delegates

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State Senate and House of Delegates

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What is the division of power between the states and the national government called? Options: Principle of separation of powers, Principle of checks and balances, Principle of popular sovereignty, Principle of federalism

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Principle of federalism

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Who is in charge of the executive branch of the state government and how long is the term in office?

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Governor - Four Years

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The federal legislative branch is headed by Congress; the Virginia legislative branch is headed by the ___?

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General Assembly

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The power of Virginia’s government is outlined in which document? Options: United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, Virginia Constitution, Virginia Declaration

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Virginia Constitution

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Powers that both the federal government has and the state governments have are called _____ powers.

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Concurrent

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What is the primary responsibility of the state government?

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Promote public health, safety and welfare

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Who is the chief lawyer for the state?

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Attorney General