VA Lawmaking, Amendments, Executive

The Governor of Virginia is elected to a term of how many years?

• One
• Four
• Two 
• Three

Governor Northam visits the Virginia National Guard Joint Operations Center. What role is he fulfilling?

• Chief Administrator

• Party Chief

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Legislator

Funding health benefits is an example of which primary issue in Virginia?

• to license professional workers
• to establish local governments
• public health and welfare
• determine qualifications of voters

1. Bill is debated
2. Bill is proposed/introduced
3. Bill is voted 
4. Bill is worked on in committees
What is the correct sequence for the law-making process in either the House of Delegates or VA Senate?

• 1, 3, 4, 2
• 2, 4, 1, 3
• 1, 4, 3, 2
• 2, 1, 4, 3

What most likely takes place when federal mandates require state actions without funding?

• The state may outlaw the mandate.
• The state may ignore the mandate.
• Cooperation exists.
• Tensions exist.

Local governments in Virginia, such as Loudoun County, Fairfax City, and the Town of Leesburg. get their powers from:

• Virginia Constitution
• Virginia Government
• Both the Virginia Constitution and the Government of Virginia
• Neither

After the __________ votes to pass a bill, it does not become a law until it is signed by the __________.

• Congress; Governor
• Governor; General Assembly
• General Assembly; President
• General Assembly; Governor

In Virginia, who has the job of overseeing the functions of government and appointing members of the cabinet?

• State Senator
• President
• Supreme Court Justice
• Governor

Ralph Northam, the new Governor of Virginia, made the following statement this weekend.  Read the statement and determine which role of the Governor he is fulfilling.
"My fellow Democrat, Jennifer Wexton is the best candidate for Northern Virginia's Senate seat.  Vote for her this coming Special Election!"
In this example, which role is the Governor fulfilling?

• Chief of State
• Chief of Party
• Commander-in-Chief
• Chief Legislator

Elected officials in Virginia write laws and take action in response to...

• problems or issues
• the U.S. congress
• the U.S. president
• the U.S. judiciary