Virginia State Government

The power of Virginia’s government is outlined in which document?

• U. S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Virginia Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

Powers shared between the national and state governments are called

• Expressed Powers

• Reserved Powers

• Implied Powers

• Concurrent Powers

What is the name of Virginia's lawmaking body?

• General Assembly

• Congress

• Legislative Branch

• House of Delegates

The General Assembly is bicameral. Name the two houses of the General Assembly.

• House of Representatives and Senate

• House of Delegates and Supreme Court

• House of Delegates and Virginia Senate

• House of Representatives and Governor

Who is in charge of the executive branch of state government?

• Chairman

• Governor

• President

• General Assembly

The 10th Amendment outlines which kind of powers?

• Expressed Powers

• Concurrent Powers

• Implied Powers

• Reserved Powers

"Biennial" means every

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

Which branch prepares the biennial state budget?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Branch

What is the primary job of state government?

• Conduct foreign policy and collect revenue

• Regulate interstate commerce and trade

• Promote public health, safety, and welfare

• Regulate the army and print money

Second in command of the executive branch at the state level is called

• Vice President

• Vice Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General