State Government Virginia

The power of Virginia’s government is outlined in which document?

• U. S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Virginia Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

What is the name of Virginia's lawmaking body?

• General Assembly

• Congress

• Legislative Branch

• House of Delegates

The General Assembly is bicameral. Name the two houses of the General Assembly.

• House of Representatives and Senate

• House of Delegates and Supreme Court

• House of Delegates and Virginia Senate

• House of Representatives and Governor

Who is in charge of the executive branch of state government?

• Chairman

• Governor

• President

• General Assembly

Local governments in Virginia are political subdivisions created by..

• the General Assembly

• the Virginia Senate

• the Virginia Governor 

• the Virginia Supreme Court 

Who is the head of the Executive Branch in Virginia?

• The President

• The Governor

• The Mayor

• The Attorney General

What document established the current form of government for the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• Virginia Constitution

• Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom

Who can veto bills in the Virginia state government?

• The Chief Justice

• The Governor

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

What is the form of government in the Commonwealth of Virginia established by?

• The Governor of Virginia

• The Virginia General Assembly

• The United States Constitution

• The Virginia Constitution

How many branches of VA Government?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5