State Government Review

Multiple Choice

What is the division of power between the national and state government?

• Checks and Balances

• Democracy

• Federalism

• Representation

King and/or Queen

Match

Match the following governmental powers to their definitions.

• Reserved Powers

• Denied

• Concurrent

• Expressed

Powers given to states

Powers not given to government

Powers shared with national and state

Powers listed in Constitution

• Powers given to states

• Powers not given to government

• Powers shared with national and state

• Powers listed in Constitution

Dropdown

The ​

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Government focuses on public health and eduation, where as the ​

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Government conducts foreign policy and regulates interstate commerce

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​

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exist when federal mandates require state actions without adequate ​

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. The Constitution of the U.S. establishes a federal form of government in which the ​

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Government is supreme.

The Outline of the State Government’s Power

vs. National Government’s

U.S. National Government

U.S. Constitution outlines
the structure and powers
of the U.S. National
Government

Virginia State
Government

The form of
government of the
Commonwealth of
Virginia is established
by the Virginia
Constitution.

Legislative, executive, and
judicial powers are separated at
the state level of government.

Virginia Constitution distributes
power among the legislative,
executive, and judicial branches of
the STATE GOVERNMENT

Match

Match the following facts to their details.

• Virginia Constitution

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• U.S. Constitution

Document outlining state govt. power

Branches of State Government

Document outlines powers of National Gov

• Document outlining state govt. power

• Branches of State Government

• Document outlines powers of National Gov

VA State Legislative
Branch
General Assembly, a bicameral legislature—2
Houses

1 House = the House of Delegates

2nd House = Virginia Senate

Meet annually for a fixed
number of days.

Virginia General Assembly

Multiple Select

What is the name of the two houses in the General Assembly or legislative body. of Virginia?

• House of Representatives

• VA Senate

• House of Delegates

• US Senate

Executive Branch of VA

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The executive power is exercised
by the Governor, who is elected
for a four-year term of office.

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The governor appoints members
of the cabinet, who oversee
specific functions of government.

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The lieutenant governor and
the attorney general are
executive branch officers who are
elected for a four-year term of
office.

Executive Branch of
U.S. Government

President is like the
Governor at the National
level

President appoints Cabinet
members at the National
level.

Vice President is like the
Lieutenant Governor at the
National level.

Multiple Choice

How many years in office does the Governor of Virginia serve?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

Multiple Select

Identify the three individuals who are part of the Executive Branch of STATE Government.

• Attorney General

• VA Supreme Court

• Governor

• General Assembly

• Lieutenant Governor

VA Judicial Branch

Interprets laws at the state
level

court system that consists of 4
levels of courts: (Sarah And Chris
Go-kart)
· Supreme Court - Sarah
· Court of Appeals - And
· Circuit courts - Chris
· General District Courts - Go-kart

(including small claims courts
and juvenile and domestic
relations courts)

Interprets Laws at National
Level

Supreme Court can practice
Judicial Review

Judicial Review established
by Marbury v. Madison

Declaring Congress and
Executive actions
Unconstitutional

U.S. Judicial Branch

Reorder

Put the Virginia State Courts in order from highest court to lowest court (Remember our saying Sarah And Chris Go-kart)

• Virginia Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

• Virginia Circuit Court

• General District Court

1

2

3

4

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Virginia State Lawmaking Process

Members of the Virginia
General Assembly are
elected to make state laws.

Citizens learn the lawmaking
process & influence public
policy through direct
participation and/or
simulation.

The lawmaking process
requires collaboration and
compromise

Virginia State Lawmaking Process

General Assembly
Lawmaking

1.

Introducing a bill

2.

Working in Committees

3.

Debating the bill on the
floor of each house

4.

Voting on the bill in each
house (REPEAT)

5.

Sending the bill to the
Governor to Sign into
law

STATE LEVEL

I - INTRODUCE

CAN - COMMITTEE

DRIVE - FLOOR DEBATE

VERY - VOTE IN BOTH
HOUSES

SLOW - SIGNED BY
GOVERNOR

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Place the Virginia State Lawmaking Process in the correct order. Remember I Can Drive Very Slow.

• Introducing a bill in either house of General Assembly

• Working in Committees

• Debating the bill on floor of each house

• Voting on the bill in each house

• Sending bill to Governor to sign into law

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Amending the Virginia Constitution

Step 1 - Amendment
proposed by the General
Assembly

Step 2 - Ratified by the
Voters of Virginia

Why Write Laws and Who Influences????

● Elected officials in the Virginia General

Assembly write laws and take action in
response to problems or issues.

● The formal powers of the General Assembly

are limited by the U.S. Constitution and
Virginia Constitution.

● Individuals and Interest Groups help shape

legislation.

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At the STATE level the ​

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proposes an amendment and it is ratified by the ​

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.

Multiple Choice

Why do elected officials write laws or legislation?

• in response to problems or issues

• in response to what representatives say

• just to make people happy

• In response to commericals

What are the Issues Plaguing the State Legislature???

1.

Education: To promote and informed
and engaged citizenry (establish
minimum standards for local
schools)

2.

Public Health: To promote and
protect the health of its citizens

3.

Environment: To protect natural
resources (improve water quality in
Chesapeake Bay)

What are the Issues Plaguing the State Legislature???

4. State Budget: To
approve a biennial
(two-year) budget prepared
by the governor

5. Revenue: To levy and
collect taxes

Multiple Choice

Who approves the Virginia State Budget?

• Governor

• President

• General Assembly

• C

Executive Branch of Virginia State Government

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Governor Enforces the laws and plays key role in
the policymaking process by…
○Proposes biennial (2-year) budget

○Proposes legislation

○Approves, veto, or line-item veto bills

Line-item Veto - cancel specific parts of a bill
without vetoing whole thing

●Appoints cabinet members, who oversee specific functions
state government

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Governor of Virginia exercises formal powers
granted by Virginia Constitution

Executive Branch Positions - VA Branch Government

Role of Cabinet Secretaries & Departments, Agencies,

Commissions, & Regulatory Boards

● Administer & Enforce

Laws

● Create Regulations to

monitor aspects of
Business & the
Economy

● Provide Services

In carrying out both formal & informal powers of the
office, the governor fills several roles, including…

1. Chief of State:

Ceremonial head of the
STATE government

-Example: Giving out
awards;visiting schools;
military funerals, ribbon
cuttings

Governor’s Roles Continued

2. Chief Legislator: Proposes
New Legislation;Proposer of
the Legislative Agenda

-Examples: Proposes new
legislation agenda during the
State of the Commonwealth
Address.

•Approves/Vetoes laws.

Governor’s Roles Continued

3. Chief Executive: Head of the
Executive Branch of STATE
Government

Example: Makes the Biennial
Budget,Head of the State Bureaucracy,
Ensures laws are carried out.

4. Party Chief: Leader of the
Political Party that controls the
Executive Branch

Example: Youngkin Republican

Governor’s Roles Continued

5. Commander-in-Chief - head
of the armed forces of the
Commonwealth of Virginia

-Example - Anytime governor

deals with state military

6. Chief Citizen - representative
of all Virginians

-Example - governor doing

everyday things

Match

Match the Governor's Hats with their Descriptions.

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Citizen

• Party Chief

• Chief of State

Appoints cabinet members

sign, veto, or line-item vetoes bills

Registering for upcoming 5k

Attending political rally support party

Award police officers at dinner

• Appoints cabinet members

• sign, veto, or line-item vetoes bills

• Registering for upcoming 5k

• Attending political rally support party

• Award police officers at dinner