CE.7 and CE.8: Structure of State and Local Governments

The diagram below illustrates the principle of-

• Rule of law

• Majority rule

• Separation of powers

• Consent of the governed

Which document does the structure and powers of the Virginia government come from?

• Magna Carta

• Constitution of Virginia

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

Which of the following executive positions are elected to four-year terms in Virginia? Select all that apply.

• Governor

• Attorney General

• Governor's Cabinet

• Lieutenant Governor

Which of the following best summarizes the role of the cabinet at the state level? Select all that apply.

• The cabinet falls under the executive branch of government.

• The cabinet falls under the judicial branch of government.

• The cabinet is elected to four year terms and is responsible for the court system of Virginia.

• The cabinet is appointed by the governor and is responsible for overseeing specific functions of the government.

The General Assembly consists of which of the following? Select the two (2) correct answers.

• U.S. Senate

• Virginia Senate

• House of Delegates

• House of Representatives

How are the legislative branches of the national and state governments similar? Select all that apply.

• A. Both are bicameral (two houses).

• B. Both are responsible for making laws.

• C. Both are headed by a Supreme Court justice.

• D. Both are responsible for approving the annual budget.

What principle is the diagram above an example of?

• Socialism

• Federalism

• Nationalism

• Communism

Taxes and courts are listed in the center of this diagram. What do they represent?

• Denied powers

• Implied powers

• Reserved powers

• Concurrent powers

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

• The state government is supreme.

• The national government is supreme.

• The state governments are able to deny certain powers.

• The national government controls the concurrent powers.

What can be inferred from the cartoon below?

• Federal mandates usually help support the state government.

• The states request too much support from the federal government.

• There is tension between the states and the federal government because of federal mandates.

• The states are grateful for the support provided by federal mandates and the federal government.