Virginia State Government Unit 5

The structure and power of Virginia's government is established by which document?

• Virginia Bill of Rights

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Virginia Constitution

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Which of the following are parts of the Executive Branch in the State Government?

• Member of the House of Delegates

• Cabinet Members

• Attorney General

• Member of the Virginia Senate

• Governor

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

• Reserved powers

• Concurrent powers

• Expressed powers

• Inherent powers

The Constitution forbids the states from doing all but what?

• Making laws

• Declaring war

• Coining money

• Dealing with foreign countries

When there is a dispute between the state and national government, which level has higher authority?

• Local

• National

• State

• State and national

Which of the following are not government responsibilities belonging to the states?

• Establishing speed limits

• Conducting foreign policy

• Declaring war

• Coining money

• Promoting public health

What is the government body that makes laws for Virginia?

• General Congress

• General Assembly

• General Meeting

• National Caucus

If the Governor of Virginia was asked to give the Queen of England a tour of the Capitol, what role would he fulfill?

• Chief Citizen

• Chief of State

• Commander in Chief

• Party Chief

A riot breaks out in Richmond over a new state law that just went into effect, and the governor is forced to call in the National Guard. The governor is serving as the -

• chief legislator

• commander-in-chief

• chief administrator

• party chief

Who makes laws for a county government?

• Town Council

• Mayor

• Board of Supervisors

• County Manager