State and Local Government

The General Assembly is bicameral. What are the two parts?

• House of Delegates and Virginia Senate

• House of Representatives and Virginia Senate

• Senate and the White House

• Senate and the cabinet

Which step in the lawmaking process belongs in the blank?

1. Introduce a bill

2. Work in committees

3. ______________

4. Vote on the bill

5. Governor signs or vetoes the bill

• Speak with General Assembly

• Debate on the floor

• Propose and ratify

• Go to court

What are the primary issues in the legislative process in the General Assembly?

• education and environment

• public health and safety

• state budget and revenue

• all of the above

Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?

• President

• Vice President

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

Which of these individuals/groups of people are NOT members of the state's executive branch?

• President

• Governor

• Regulatory Groups

• Agencies

_________ is the head of the National Guard of Virginia.

• Chief of State

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Executive

What is the highest level court in the Virginia Court System?

• Virginia Court of Appeals

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

• Virginia Supreme Court

What type of jurisdiction does the Circuit Court have?

• Appellate

• Appellate and original

• Original

• Judicial review

A civil case is when a court settles a dispute or disagreement between parties.

• True

• False

A ____________ is a less serious crime, whereas a __________ is a more serious crime.

• felony, misdemeanor

• felony, burglary

• burglary, felony

• misdemeanor, felony