State Executive Branch & State Legislative Branch (CE. 8)

What gives the three branches of Virginia government its power and authority?

• Virginia Constitution

• Virginia Beach City Charter

• The Attorney General

• Virginia's Governor

What is one main difference between the Governor and the President?

• prepares a budget

• serves a four year term

• cannot serve two consecutive terms

• are both elected to their positions

Who presides over the Virginia Senate and has the tie-breaking vote?

• Vice Governor

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General

Who serves as the lawyer for the state of Virginia?

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General

• Governor

• Chief of Staff

True or False: The people of Virginia vote on a proposed amendment in order to ratify the Virginia Constitution.

• True

• False

President is to Federal Executive as __________________ is to State Executive.

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General

• Secretary of Education

What do we call the combination of the House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate?

• Congress

• Virginia Congress

• General Assembly

• House of Representatives

Who acts as the Vice President of the State of Virginia's government?

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General

• Lieutenant General

True or False: Both the US and VA Constitutions require a four step process to pass an amendment.

• True

• False

True or False: The US Constitution is ratified by 3/4ths of the states.

• True

• False