State Government Virginia

After a bill is introduced in the General Assembly, what happens next?

• Debate

• Committee

• Vote

• Readings

How many readings does a bill get in the House of Delegates?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the name of the Virginia legislative branch of government?

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• Virginia Senate

• Virginia House of Delegates

• Virginia General Assembly

Which of the following is not a role of the Governor of Virginia?

• Chief of State - ceremonial head of state government

• Chief Legislator - proposer of the legislative agenda

• Chief Executive - head of the state executive branch

• Chief Justice - Head of the Virginia Supreme Court

Why do members of the General Assembly write laws?

• To respond to problems or issues facing the states and Virginia citizens.

• To control Virginia citizens.

• To gain money and power from their political office.

How long is the Governor's term of office?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 1 year

What is the first step in the lawmaking process?

• Propose a bill to the Virginia Senate or House of Delegates.

• Virginia Senate votes on the bill.

• The bill is signed by the Governor of Virginia.

• The bill is vetoed by the Governor of Virginia.

True or False: Both the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate must approve a bill before it is sent to the Governor of Virginia for approval.

• True

• False

What are the names of the two different parts of Virginia's bicameral legislature called?

• Virginia General Assembly

• Virginia House of Delegates

• Virginia Senate

• Virginia House of Burgesses

Which of the following is not a purpose of the Governor's Cabinet Secretaries?

• administer and enforce the state's law's

• create regulations to monitor aspects of business and the state economy

• provide services for the citizens of the state

• Punish citizens who break state laws