Virginia Government and Legislative Process

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Which of the following make up Virginia’s legislature? Senate, House of Delegates, Governor, Judicial Branch, Legislative, Executive, Judicial, chamber of commerce, House of Representatives, Senate, President, Judicial Branch

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Senate, House of Delegates, Governor, Judicial Branch

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Who is the head of the executive branch of state government and how long is his/her term?

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Governor, 4 years

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Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between: A single central authority and local governments, The Federal Government and the State Governments, The executive, legislative, and judicial branches, The government and the private sector

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The Federal Government and the State Governments

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What are concurrent powers, and can you give an example?

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Concurrent powers are powers shared by both the federal and state governments, such as the power to tax.

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Which amendment in the U.S. Constitution says, “powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states.”?

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10th Amendment

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What is the main function of the General Assembly?

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To make and change the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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Identify the three primary issues in the legislative process at the state level: Education, Public Health, State budget, Judicial review, executive orders, and public opinion, Federal oversight, international treaties, and military funding, Healthcare reform, education policy, and foreign relations.

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Education, Public Health, State budget

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Under which primary issue of the state legislative process does a law about road safety fall?

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Public Safety

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Which of the following is a responsibility of the General Assembly in Virginia? Options: Enacting state laws, Appointing federal judges, Conducting foreign policy, Issuing driver's licenses

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Enacting state laws

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What is the role of the Court of Appeals in Virginia’s judicial system?

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To hear appeals from the Circuit Courts