Unit 7: Purposes of State Government Review

What are Reserved Powers?

• Powers for both State and Federal governments

• Powers for the Federal government only

• Powers for State government only

• Items required by the Federal government to receive funding.

What are Denied Powers?

• Powers for both State and Federal governments

• Powers for the Federal government only

• Powers for State government only

• Items required by the Federal government to receive funding.

What are Concurrent Powers?

• Powers for both State and Federal governments

• Powers for the Federal government only

• Powers for State government only

• Items required by the Federal government to receive funding.

What are Federal Mandates?

• Powers for both State and Federal governments

• Powers for the Federal government only

• Powers for State government only

• Items required by the Federal government to receive funding.

What does 'bicameral' mean in the context of the State Legislative Branch?

• One house

• Two houses

• Three houses

• Four houses

The Virginia General Assembly consists of...

• Senate

• House of Delegates

• Congress

• Assembly

How often does the State Legislative Branch meet?

• Monthly

• Annually

• Biannually

• Quarterly

What is one of the responsibilities of the State Legislative Branch?

• Makes Laws for Virginia

• Conducts foreign policy

• Manages national defense

• Oversees federal budget

The State Legislative Branch approves a biennial budget. What does 'biennial' mean?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every three years

• Every four years

Fill in the blank: The State Legislative Branch promotes an informed and engaged _________.

• citizenry

• population

• community

• public