State Government

What establishes the form and structure of Virginia government?

• The governor
• The people
• The Bill of Rights
• The Virginia Constitution

What are the three branches of Virginia state government?

• Legislative, House of Delegates, and Senate
• Supreme Court, Circuit Courts, and District Courts
• Legislative, executive, and judicial
• Left, right, and center

Who is considered the chief of the Virginia executive branch?

• The governor
• The president
• the mayor
• Chancellor Palpatine

How many years do the chief officers of the executive branch serve? (same as President of the United States)

• one

• two

• three

• four

Which of the following is considered a responsibility of the governor?

• Prepare a biennial budget
• Hear appeals of lower court cases
• Appoint cabinet members
• Turn young Jedi warriors to the dark side

What type of legislature does Virginia have? (means "two houses")

• bicameral

• biennial

• bicamel

• bisecting

What is the Virginia state legislature called?

• The National Assembly
• The General Assembly
• The House of Delegates
• The Virginia Senate

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the General Assembly?

• Approves biennial budget for the state

• Elects the Attorney General

• Makes laws for Virginia

• Exercises power under the 10th Amendment

House long do members of the House of Delegates serve?

• 1 years
• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years

House long do members of the state Senate serve?

• 1 years
• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years