State Gov't

Which basic principle of United States government would best describe the image above?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Reserved powers

• Separation of powers

What is a primary issue concerning the legislative process on the environment at the state level?

• To promote and protect the health of all its citizens

• To protect natural resources

• To approve a biennial budget proposed by the governor

• To levy and collect taxes

Small claims court and juvenile and domestic relations courts are included in which level of the Virginia court system?

• VA Supreme Court

• VA Court of Appeals

• Circuit Court

• General District court

How long is the Virginia governor's term of office?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which of the following statements is not true about the Virginia General Assembly?

• Members approve the federal budget

• Members are elected into office

• Members make state laws

• Members approve the state budget

Which of the following roles is not held by the governor of Virginia?

• To levy and collect taxes

• Proposer of the legislative agenda

• Head of the executive branch of state government

• Ceremonial head of state government

The General Assembly receives its powers from the--

• Virginia Constitution

• Board of Supervisors

• United States Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

The governor of Virginia, judges, and members of the General Assembly fulfill their job duties as explained in the—

• Virginia Bill of Rights

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Virginia Statue of Religious Freedom

• Virginia Constitution

Both Congress and the General Assembly— (Select all that apply)

• make laws

• have a House of Representatives

• are bicameral

• are parts of the executive branch

• have elected representatives

Virginia's governor can do all of the following to a bill except—

• have the people vote on it

• sign it

• veto it