State and Local Government

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What is Virginia's Legislative Branch called?

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General Assembly

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What is Fairfax County's Legislative Branch called?

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Board of Supervisors

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

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serve on a jury

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

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states

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What is the purpose of a civil case?

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

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What is the purpose of a criminal case?

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to determine if someone is guilty of breaking the law

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

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VA Constitution

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

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Virginia Senate and House of Delegates

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Who is the legislative branch for Cities?

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City Council

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Who is in charge of Education (schools, textbooks, paying teachers, determining standards, etc.), programs like Medicaid, state highways, state-owned land, police, environmental conservation, etc.?

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State Government