Unit 7: State Executive & Judicial Branch

The formal powers of the Governor of Virginia are granted by what document?

• Virginia Constitution
• U.S. Constitution

• Virginia Declaration of Rights
• Virginia Bill of Rights

The governor must prepare a biennial budget for the General Assembly. How often must he/she do this?

• Twice a year

• Once every two years

• Once a month

• Once every four years

Who can grant pardons in the state of Virginia?

• Governor

• President

• Attorney General

• Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court

Which of the following are included in Virginia's executive departments and agencies?

• Commissions

• Departments

• Cabinet Secretaries

• Regulatory boards

• Agencies

How many separate levels are there in the Virginia Court System?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 5

Who serves in the Virginia Supreme Court?

• Judges only

• Justices only

• Both judges and justices

• None of the above.

The Virginia Supreme Court has which of the following jurisdictions?

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Limited original jurisdiction
• Federal jurisdiction only

What type of jurisdiction does the Court of Appeals of Virginia have?

• Original jurisdiction only

• Appellate jurisdiction only

• Both original and appellate jurisdiction

• No jurisdiction

Which court has appellate jurisdiction and only hears cases from the Circuit Court?

• VA Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals of Virginia

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

Circuit Courts have orginial jurisdiction for:

• Felony criminal cases

• Civil cases over $15,000

• Misdemeanor criminal cases

• Civil cases under $15,000