Federalism Quiz

Who is in charge of the state executive branch?

• The President

• The Governor

• The Mayor

• The Senator

Who is next in line after the governor? (Like their Vice President)

• Lieutenant Governor

• Secretary of State

• Chief of Staff

• Speaker of the House

Every two years (biennial) the Governor is responsible for proposing the _______.

• state budget

• new laws

• cabinet members

• federal regulations

What document gives us our structure of government and federal laws?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

• The Emancipation Proclamation

What document gives us our structure of government and state laws?

• The VA Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

Define ordinance:

• local laws

• A religious ceremony or ritual

• A standard of measurement

• A type of medieval weapon

The General District Court of Virginia has which type of jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases?

• Appellate

• Original

Which court in Virginia is the only court to use juries?

• General District Court

• Circuit Court

• Virginia Supreme Court

• Virginia Court of Appeals

What are the two ways to amend the Virginia Constitution?

• By a constitutional convention and a referendum

• By a legislative act and a public vote

• By a governor's decree and a legislative act

• By a public vote

What is the 10th amendment?

• It reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or to the people.

• It grants the right to bear arms.

• It prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishments.

• It guarantees freedom of speech and religion.