Virginia State Government

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Why do members of the General Assembly write laws?

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To respond to problems or issues facing the states and Virginia citizens.

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How long is the Governor's term of office?

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4 years

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What is the first step in the lawmaking process?

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Propose a bill to the Virginia Senate or House of Delegates.

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True or False: Both the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate must approve a bill before it is sent to the Governor of Virginia for approval.

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True

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What is the name of the Virginia legislative branch of government?

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Virginia General Assembly

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What does the word bicameral mean?

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Having a two house legislature.

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What term refers to a government that is divided into different levels, such as the national and state levels of government?

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Federalism

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Which level of government is considered the "supreme law of the land" or the most powerful level of government?

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National

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Which of the following is not a role of the Governor of Virginia? Chief of State - ceremonial head of state government, Chief Legislator - proposer of the legislative agenda, Chief Executive - head of the state executive branch, Chief Justice - Head of the Virginia Supreme Court

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Chief Justice - Head of the Virginia Supreme Court

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Which of the following is not a purpose of the Governor's Cabinet Secretaries? administer and enforce the state's law's, create regulations to monitor aspects of business and the state economy, provide services for the citizens of the state, Punish citizens who break state laws

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Punish citizens who break state laws