Understanding How Virginia Laws Are Made

What is the Virginia General Assembly?

• The state's lawmaking body

• A sports team

• A historical society

• A university

What is the purpose of the Virginia General Assembly?

• To entertain the public

• To solve problems and make decisions for the people of Virginia

• To organize festivals

• To teach history.

What is the first step in making a law?

• Voting on the bill

• Introducing a bill

• Debating the bill

• Sending to the governor.

Experts and citizens may provide input during which step?

• Voting

• Debating

• Working in committees

• Signing into law

Members of the House or Senate debate the pros and cons of the ______.

• Weather

• Bill

• Election

• Festival

What is required for a bill to move forward after debate?

• A majority 'yes' vote

• A unanimous decision

• A public protest

• A governor's signature.

Why might some members vote against a bill?

• They disagree with its content

• They want to delay the process

• They are not present

• They are confused.

The governor can either sign the bill into law or ______ it.

• Ignore

• Veto

• Celebrate

• Publish

What happens if the governor vetoes a bill?

• It becomes law

• It is sent back to the legislature

• It is discarded

• It is signed into law.

The role of citizens includes attending ______.

• Private parties

• Public meetings

• Secret gatherings

• None of the above.