CE.6-8 Review 2

Proposed law

• Bill

• Separation of Powers

• Bicameral

Legislature with 2 houses

• Congress

• Separation of Powers

• Bicameral

Legislative branch for the national government that contains the House of Representatives and Senate

• Congress

• White House

• Federalism

Branch of government that deals with the court systems

• Executive Branch

• Judicial branch

• Legislative Branch

Top level officials that advise the president

• Executive branch

• Congress

• Cabinet

What is the name of the legislative branch of Virginia?

• General Legislative Branch

• General Assembly

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

Which is NOT a primary responsibility of state government?

• Promote Safety

• Promote Welfare

• Promote Public Health

• Provide for the Common Defense

Which is NOT a role of a governor?

• Party Chief

• Chief Administrator

• Enforcer of Laws

• Commander-In-Chief

The lawmaking process in Virginia goes from (1. Introducing a bill, 2. Working on committees, 3. ? , 4. Voting on a bill in each house and 5. Sending the bill to the governor to sign.) What is step #3?

• Debating the bill on the floor of each house.

• Sending the bill back to legislators for revisions.

• Putting a bill on the ballot for citizens to vote on.

• Passing the bill into law.

What is the name of the elected leader for many cities and towns?

• Governor

• Sheriff

• Manager

• Mayor