Virginia Government and Legislative Process

What is the General Assembly in Virginia?

• A group of judges

• The legislative branch of Virginia

• The executive branch of Virginia

• A local government council

How often does the General Assembly meet in even-numbered years?

• 90 days

• 60 days

• 30 days

• Year-round

What is the lower house of the General Assembly called?

• The House of Representatives

• The House of Delegates

• The Senate

• The Council

What is the primary role of the General Assembly?

• To judge laws

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

What is the first step in the legislative process in Virginia?

• Idea

• Executive signs into law

• Debate

• Vote in both chambers

What is federalism?

• A system that divides power between national and state governments

• A system where states have more power than the federal government

• A system where only the federal government has power

• A system where local governments have the most power

Which of the following is a power shared by both federal and state governments?

• Issuing passports

• Declaring war

• Conducting foreign relations

• Taxation

What is an example of a responsibility funded by state tax dollars?

• Space exploration

• Building roads

• International trade

• National defense

Who can influence the policymaking process in Virginia?

• Only during elections

• Citizens year-round

• Only federal government

• Only elected officials

What is the upper house of the General Assembly called?

• The Council

• The Assembly

• The Senate

• The House of Delegates