Civics Preview: VA State & Local Gov't (CE7 & CE8)

In Virginia, our government's structure and powers are outlined in the

• U.S. Constitution

• VA Constitution

• VA Declaration of Rights

• Charters of the VA Company of London

The Legislative Branch of VA is called the

• VA has no legislative branch

• House of Burgesses

• General Assembly

• Senate

What do Virginia's Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General all have in common?

• they serve 4-year terms

• they are part of the executive branch

• they are elected officials

• all of these

• none of these

What is NOT one of the types of courts in VA?

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

• District Court

• People's Court

Any powers not given to our National Gov't by the U.S. Constitution are

• reserved to the states

• ridiculous

• unconstitutional

• subject to interpretation by the President

State governments are primarily responsible for what THREE things?

• promote public sanity

• promote public health

• promote public education

• discourage political parties

• promote public safety

The VA lawmaking process and National lawmaking process are

• completely different

• about to be cancelled

• very similar

• simple

Which of these is most likely NOT an issue for the Virginia Legislature during the lawmaking process?

• public entertainment

• education

• the environment

• public health

How does the Virginia executive branch influence policymaking?

• proposes legislation

• approves veto bills

• proposes the biennial budget

• none of these

• all of these (except the option labeled "none of these")

Which powers does the governor carry out that the President also carries out?

• chief citizen

• chief legislator

• party chief

• all of these