Three Branches of Government

Virginia's government consists of:

• 3 branches

• 5 branches

• 6 branches

• 4 branches

Which statement about VA's government is true?

• Court cases are decided by the House of Delegates

• The Senate and Congress make up the General Assembly

• The judicial branches makes the state laws

• The executive branch is headed by the governor

If a reporter interviewed a member of the General Assembly, which question might they ask?

• How do you decide what should become a new law?

• Do you enjoy working as a Supreme Court justice?

• How long have you been the leader of Virginia?

• How do you make sure the state laws are carried out?

Which branch of VA's government includes Senators and Delegates?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Congress

Thomas is a member of the House of Delegates, he wants to help make the state laws. Which branch would he work for?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Congress

How many parts is the General Assembly divided into?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

One job of a VA Supreme Court Judge is to-

• make sure state laws are carried out

• create and approve new state laws

• decide cases about people accused of breaking the law

• arrest the people who break VA laws

The Senate and House of Delegates are part of-

• Congress

• The General Assembly

• Judicial Branch

• House of Burgesses

The branch of government that is responsible for making VA laws-

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

• governors office

Which of the following makes up VA's judicial branch?

• transportation system

• education system

• job system

• court system