CE.7 Review Quiz

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

• Virginia Constitution

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

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

What do you call a two house legislature?

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Tricameral

• Multicameral

What is the name of Virginia's legislative branch?

• General Congress

• General Meeting

• General Assembly

• House of Burgess

What do you call the leader of the state executive branch?

• President

• Governor

• Mayor

• Board of Supervisors

The Virginia Senate and the House of Delegates are parts of the...

• General Assembly

• Governor's house

• Judicial branch

• National Congress

What are the two parts of the Virginia District Courts?

• Small claims and juvenile and domestic relations

• Civil courts, juvenile and domestic relations

• Small claims, criminal court

• Civil court, criminal court

How often does the General Assembly meet?

• Biennially for a set number of days

• Biennially five days a week

• Annually for a set number of days

• Annually five days a week

Which of the following is the state government responsible for funding? (3 answers)

• Environmental protection

• Child services

• K-12 education

• Sanitation services

What is the division of power between state and national governments called?

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty