State Government - VIRGINIA

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

• U.S. Constitution

• the Bill of Rights

• Virginia Constitution

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

The salary for members of the General Assembly is low because ...

• the job isn´t that important

• state taxes are so low

• it is a part time job

• the governor refuses to raise their pay

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

• House of Representatives and the Senate

• House of Delegates and the Supreme Court

• House of Delegates and the Senate of Virginia

• House of Representatives and the Cabinet

How long is the term of office for Virginia governors?

• Four years

• Two years

• Six years

• ten years

How many justices sit on Virginia´s Supreme Court?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 10

How many members are in the General Assembly?

• 40
• 100
• 140
• 270

Congress is to the General Assembly as the President is to the _______.

• Mayor

• Governor

• Lt. Governor

• Attorney General

According to Article 6 of the U.S. Constitution, state governments are supreme.

• True

• False

In which role is the governor acting when he deploys the National Guard?

• Chief Executive

• Commander-in-chief

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Citizen

The legislative branch in Virginia is known as the _______.

• Parliament

• Congress

• Diet

• General Assembly