State and Local Government Review

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Which body makes laws for the Commonwealth of Virginia?

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The General Assembly

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Which level of government is responsible for elections, education, marriage laws, and health and safety?

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State

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What legislative body meets annually for a fixed number of days, has a Senate, and has a House of Delegates?

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Virginia General Assembly

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State laws are written for all of these reasons EXCEPT - in response to state problems, identification of individuals' issues of concern for the state

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to undermine (challenge) the power of the US Constitution

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Based on this news story, which of the following would happen next in the legislative process? "Despite student protests, Virginia Senate Education Committee approves bill to lengthen school year." Options: "Virginia Senator Introduces Bill to Extend School Year", "Virginia Senate Debates Controversial School Year Bill Today", "Virginia Senate Votes on Bill that Shortens Summer for Students"

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Virginia Senate Debates Controversial School Year Bill Today

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How does the governor influence policy making in Virginia?

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Signing and vetoing bills

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The governor of Virginia, unlike the president of the United States -

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cannot serve two consecutive terms

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Which is a power of the Virginia Governor? Options: Decide if people have broken the laws, Prepare the biennial budget for approval, Decide when to use judicial review

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Prepare the biennial budget for approval

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The powers of the governor of Virginia are -

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listed in the Constitution of Virginia.

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Which is a power of both the president and the governor of Virginia? Options: Controls local governments, Makes laws, Prepares budgets

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Prepares budgets