Virginia State Government Quiz

What is the legislative branch of the Commonwealth of Virginia called?

• The Virginia Congress

• The General Assembly

• The State Senate

• The House of Representatives

How many members are in the Virginia Senate?

• 50

• 40

• 100

• 60

Who serves as the lawyer for the state government in Virginia?

• The Chief Justice

• The Attorney General

• The Lieutenant Governor

• The Governor

Which court is the highest in the Virginia state court system?

• Circuit Court

• Court of Appeals

• District Court

• Virginia Supreme Court

What is the term length for the Governor of Virginia?

• Eight years

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

Which of the following is a responsibility of the national government?

• Conduct elections

• Establish local governments

• Regulate commerce between states

• Promote public health

What is the primary role of the Virginia General Assembly?

• To make state laws

• To conduct foreign policy

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

Which of the following is a power shared between the national and state governments?

• Establishing post offices

• Conducting foreign policy

• Printing money

• Concurrent powers

What is the role of the Governor as 'Chief of State'?

• Leader of the political party

• Ceremonial head of the state government

• Head of the armed forces

• Proposer of the legislative agenda

What is the first step in the lawmaking process in the Virginia General Assembly?

• Working in committees

• Voting on the bill

• Debating the bill on the floor

• Introducing a bill in either house