Virginia State and Local Government

Commander in Chief

• The governor is in charge of the security of the state (police, fire, etc.)

• The president oversees the military operations of the country.

• The mayor manages the local law enforcement agencies.

• The chief justice interprets state laws and regulations.

General Assembly

• The legislative branch of the VA state government.

• The executive branch of the VA state government.

• The judicial branch of the VA state government.

• A local government body in Virginia.

Federalism

• The splitting of powers between the national and state governments.

• A system where the national government holds all power.

• A political system where states have no authority.

• A form of government where local governments are more powerful than the national government.

House of Delegates

• Upper house of the VA state government.

• Lower house of the VA state government.

• Judicial branch of the VA state government.

• Executive branch of the VA state government.

Lieutenant Governor

• In charge of VA Senate, helps Governor, Next in Line to be governor

• Responsible for managing state budgets

• Oversees the state's education system

• Acts as the chief law enforcement officer of the state

VA Senate

• Upper house of the VA state government.

• Lower house of the VA state government.

• Judicial branch of the VA state government.

• Executive branch of the VA state government.

Major Decisions for Local Government

• Trash/Recycling, First Responders, Local Roads

• Education Policy, National Defense, Foreign Affairs

• Healthcare Services, Space Exploration, International Trade

• Public Transportation, Federal Taxes, Immigration Policy

Glenn Youngkin

• Current governor of VA

• Former governor of VA

• Senator of VA

• Mayor of Richmond, VA

Board of Supervisors

• The law making body (legislative branch) of a County.

• A group of elected officials overseeing county budgets.

• An advisory committee for local businesses.

• A judicial body for resolving county disputes.

Primary issues at State Level

• Education

• Transportation

• National Defense

• Space Exploration