State and Local Government Test Review

Front

Who holds executive powers in a county government?

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Manager

Front

Which branch makes sure that VA state laws are carried out?

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Executive

Front

What are the two parts of today's General Assembly? Options: House of Representatives & Senate, House of Burgesses & Senate, House of Burgeses & Governor's Council, House of Delegates & Senate

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House of Delegates & Senate

Front

This man, Ralph Northam, is head of the Executive Branch. What is his title?

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Governor

Front

How is the General Assembly set up? Options: Tricameral Legislature, Bicameral Legislature, Unicameral Legislature, Multi-cameral Legislature

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Bicameral Legislature

Front

Who is the chief lawyer for the state?

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Attorney General

Front

Where are the powers of the governor listed? Options: The State Constitution, VA Declaration of Rights, The U.S. Constitution, The Law Book

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The State Constitution

Front

The division of power between the states and national government is known as the principle of ______________.

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federalism

Front

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

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National

Front

What type of powers does the Constitution give to state governments? Options: Expressed powers, Concurrent powers, Inherent powers, Reserved powers

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Reserved powers