WV State Government

State Government

by Mrs Amick

​The governor of Virginia

​Is the chief Executive officer of the state.

​The governor is considered the head of the executive branch

​He/She creates the state budget.

​He/She is in charge of the national guard.

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​Lt. Governor

​Is basically the back up for the governor.

​The only real job assigned to him/her is to be in charge of the senate of Virginia. And that means keeping order and making sure the right people talk when they are supposed to.

​Attorney General

​Essentially this guy is the Head lawyer for the state. Legal advice is offered to the governor, senators and House of Representative members.

​If the state needs to sue someone, you call on this position.

​And if the state gets sued, well, you know, see this person also.

Multiple Choice

This building is in the capitol city of Virginia. Where is that?

• Charlottesville

• Williamsburg

• Richmond

• Mineral

Multiple Choice

Which person below is our current governor?

​Virginia General Assembly

​It's bicameral!

Multiple Choice

What does bicameral mean?

• completely dependent on each other

• having only one chamber

• only related to state government

• Has two houses

There is the Senate​

​And the House of delegates