VA State Govt

Which is NOT a court that has appellate jurisdiction?

• circuit court

• supreme court

• domestic court

• court of appeals

The governor of Virginia appoints a new secretary for the Department of Finance.  Which role is the governor fulfilling?

• Commander in Chief

• Chief of state

• Chief administrator

• Party Chief

How are members of the General Assembly selected?

• Chosen by a commission

• Elected by the people

• Elected by the council

• Appointed by the governor

Which of the following is not a primary issue of the Virginia General Assembly?

• Public health

• Foreign affairs

• Environment

• Education

Which Virginia court has only appellate jurisdiction?

• General District Court of Virginia

• Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

• Court of Appeals of Virginia

• Circuit Court of Virginia

What is the basic relationship between state and federal governments?

• It is the state's decision to dismiss federal law if it conflicts with state laws.

• States must follow federal laws and maintain state-level laws as well.

• The federal government must observe the state laws when imposing new laws.

• Federal law claims that state laws are rendered obsolete when interpreting laws in court.

What type of powers does the Constitution give to state governments?

• Reserved powers

• Concurrent powers

• Expressed powers

• Inherent powers

What is the job of the governor of a state?

• Debate laws

• Enforce state laws

• Make state laws

• Interpret state laws

The Virginia Supreme Court has what type of jurisdiction?

• All Original; No Appellate

• Limited Original; Mostly Appellate

• All Appellate; No Original

• Limited Appellate; Mostly Original

How often does the GA approve the state's biennial budget?

• Twice a year

• Once a year

• Once every 2 years

• Once every 4 years