Virginia Today

What is the purpose of Virginia's 3 branches of Government?

• To ensure citizens pay taxes

• To ensure Virginia's laws agree with the state Constitution

• To ensure Virginians write their own laws

• To ensure there are enough laws in Virginia

What does the Legislative branch do?

• Creates the state laws

• Makes sure the laws are carried out

• Decides if laws follow the Constitution

What does the Executive branch do?

• Makes sure laws are carried out

• Creates the states laws

• Decides if laws follow the Constitution

• Hears cases of those accused of breaking the law

Which of the following does the Judicial branch do? (Choose 2)

• Makes sure the laws are carried out

• Creates the states laws

• Decides if laws follow the Constitution

• Hears cases of those accused of breaking the law

Which of the following is true about coal production today?

• Coal is more important today

• Coal is less important today because we use other forms of energy

• Coal has disappeared in Virginia

In which region of Virginia is fishing, crabbing, and shipbuilding a successful industry?

• Coastal Plains

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Piedmont

Which of the following makes agriculture successful in Virginia? (CHOOSE 2)

• Fertile Soil

• Tourism

• Technology

• Climate

Which is true about tobacco in Virginia today?

• Tobacco is the most valuable source of agriculture

• Tobacco has never been important in Virginia.

• Tobacco has been replaced by livestock as the most valuable source of agriculture

Jobs such as nursing, teaching, and military are part of which industry?

• Technology industry

• Agricultural industry

• Manufacturing industry

• Service industry

What has caused Virginia's population to become more diverse?

• Virginia has more technology jobs

• People have moved to Virginia from other states

• Virginia has many goods and services

• Virginia has more houses for people