State and Local Government Review

Which body makes laws for the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• The General Assembly

• The United States Congress

• The Governor of Virginia

Which level of government is responsible for elections, education, marriage laws, and health and safety?

• Local

• National

• State

What legislative body meets annually for a fixed number of days, has a Senate, and has a House of Delegates?

• Virginia General Assembly

• Board of Supervisors

• Fairfax City Council

State laws are written for all of these reasons EXCEPT -

• in response to state problems

• to undermine (challenge) the power of the US Constitution

• identification of individuals' issues of concern for the state

Based on this news story, which of the following would happen next in the legislative process?

"Despite student protests, Virginia Senate Education Committee approves bill to lengthen school year."

• "Virginia Senator Introduces Bill to Extend School Year"

• "Virginia Senate Debates Controversial School Year Bill Today"

• "Virginia Senate Votes on Bill that Shortens Summer for Students"

How does the governor influence policy making in Virginia?

• Signing and vetoing bills

• Appointing and nominating officials

• Passing the biennial budget

The governor of Virginia, unlike the president of the United States -

• cannot serve two consecutive terms

• is the head of an executive branch

• appoints members of a cabinet

Which is a power of the Virginia Governor?

• Decide if people have broken the laws

• Prepare the biennial budget for approval

• Decide when to use judicial review

The powers of the governor of Virginia are -

• expressed in the Bill of Rights.

• listed in the Constitution of Virginia.

• declared by the Supreme Court.

Which is a power of both the president and the governor of Virginia?

• Controls local governments

• Makes laws

• Prepares budgets