VA State and Local Government

The form of government of the Commonwealth of Virginia is established by the ______.

• Virginia Constitution

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

What is the legislature of Virginia called?

• House of Burgesses

• General Assembly

• State Council

The Virginia General Assembly is bicameral. What are the names of the two houses?

• House of Representatives and Senate

• House of Burgesses and Senate

• House of Delegates and Senate

Who is the head of the state executive branch in Virginia?

• governor

• mayor

• board of supervisors

How long is the term of office for the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general of Virginia?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which term means division of power between the states and the national government?

• federalism

• concurrent powers

• amendment

Which level of government is supreme according to the Constitution of the United States?

• national

• state

• local

Powers not given to the national government are ____ to the states.

• borrowed

• reserved

• amended

• removed

Conducting foreign policy, regulating commerce, and providing for the common defense are primary responsibilities of the _____ government.

• national

• state

• local

Promoting public health, safety, education, and welfare is a primary responsibility of the _____ government.

• national

• state

• local