State and Local Government

What kinds of issues are local governments concerned with? (Check all that apply)

• education

• war

• public health

• treaties with other countries

What is Virginia's Legislative Branch called?

• Congress

• General Assembly

• Board of Supervisors

• Town Council

What is Fairfax County's Legislative Branch called?

• Congress

• General Assembly

• Board of Supervisors

• Town Council

What duty must all citizens do to ensure a person receives a fair trial?

• serve in the armed forces

• vote

• serve on a jury

• evaluate judges

Powers not delegated to the Federal Government by the U.S. Constitution are reserved to the people or the--

• local government

• courts

• states

• congress

What is the purpose of a civil case?

• to determine if someone is guilty of breaking the law

• to determine the outcome of a legal dispute between individuals or groups

What is the purpose of a criminal case?

• to determine if someone is guilty of breaking the law

• to determine the outcome of a legal dispute between individuals or groups

Where does the power of Virginia's local government come from?

• U.S. Constitution

• VA Constitution

• Congress

• The Courts

What are the two chambers (bicameral) of the General Assembly called?

• Supreme Court and White House

• State Police and Rescue Squad

• Virginia Senate and House of Delegates

• Congress and Federal Government

What are the responsibilities of the General Assembly? Check all that apply

• judicial review

• make state laws

• make federal laws

• approve state budget