Virginia State Government Unit 5

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The structure and power of Virginia's government is established by which document?

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Virginia Constitution

Front

What type of powers does the Constitution give to state governments?

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Reserved powers

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The Constitution forbids the states from doing all but what? Making laws, Declaring war, Coining money, Dealing with foreign countries

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Making laws

Front

When there is a dispute between the state and national government, which level has higher authority?

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National

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What is the government body that makes laws for Virginia?

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General Assembly

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If the Governor of Virginia was asked to give the Queen of England a tour of the Capitol, what role would he fulfill?

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Chief of State

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A riot breaks out in Richmond over a new state law that just went into effect, and the governor is forced to call in the National Guard. The governor is serving as the -

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commander-in-chief

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Who makes laws for a county government?

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Board of Supervisors

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What do you call laws passed by local governments?

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Ordinances

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A document that lists the powers of individual cities in Virginia is called a -

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charter