Virginia Government and Legislative Process

Which of the following make up Virginia’s legislature?

• Senate, House of Delegates, Governor, Judicial Branch

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial, chamber of commerce

• House of Representatives, Senate, President, Judicial Branch

Who is the head of the executive branch of state government and how long is his/her term?

• Governor, 2 years

• Governor, 4 years

• Lieutenant Governor, 2 years

• Lieutenant Governor, 4 years

Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between:

• A single central authority and local governments

• The Federal Government and the State Governments

• The executive, legislative, and judicial branches

• The government and the private sector

What are concurrent powers, and can you give an example?

• Concurrent powers are powers shared by both the federal and state governments, such as the power to tax.

• Concurrent powers are powers exclusive to the federal government, such as declaring war.

• Concurrent powers are powers exclusive to state governments, such as issuing licenses.

• Concurrent powers are powers shared by local governments only, such as zoning laws.

Which amendment in the U.S. Constitution says, “powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states.”?

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 11th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

What is the main function of the General Assembly?

• To pass binding resolutions

• To elect the Secretary-General

• To make and change the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• To enforce international law

Identify the three primary issues in the legislative process at the state level.

• Education, Public Health, State budget

• Judicial review, executive orders, and public opinion

• Federal oversight, international treaties, and military funding

• Healthcare reform, education policy, and foreign relations

Under which primary issue of the state legislative process does a law about road safety fall?

• Public Safety

• Education

• Healthcare

• Taxation

Which of the following is a responsibility of the General Assembly in Virginia?

• Enacting state laws

• Appointing federal judges

• Conducting foreign policy

• Issuing driver's licenses

What is the role of the Court of Appeals in Virginia’s judicial system?

• To hear appeals from the Circuit Courts

• To conduct trials for criminal cases

• To oversee the Virginia Supreme Court

• To handle small claims and civil disputes