VS.10a - VA Branches of Government

Virginia's executive branch is headed by the...

• Governor

• Senator

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General

Which branch of government decides whether or not a law agrees with Virginia's Constitution?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Administrative Branch

What document sets up our branches of government?

• Statute for Religious Freedom

• Declaration of Independence

• Virginia Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

Virginia's legislative branch is divided into two parts called the...

• Senate & House of Delegates

• Senate & House of Representatives

• Assembly & Senate

• Council & House of Delegates

Which branch of government makes state laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Administrative Branch

Which branch of government makes sure state laws are carried out and enforced?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Administrative Branch

Laws that do not agree with Virginia's Constitution are...

• Unconstitutional

• Invalid

• Irrelevant

• Unenforceable

Who is in charge of the legislative branch for Virginia?

• General Assembly

• Virginia Senate

• Virginia House of Delegates

• Virginia Governor

Which branch of government is run by the state's court system?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Administrative Branch

Who has the power to veto a law?

• President

• Governor

• Senate Majority Leader

• Chief Justice