WorksheetsOur Virginia State Government
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 28mins
Division of power between the National and State governments is called what?
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Expressionism
Bicameral
In federalism the state governments are supreme.
True
False
Powers given to the states are called ______ powers.
Federal
Indirect
Reserved
Implied
Select all the true statements.
Tension exists between national and state governments as national government increases its power.
The Constitution denies powers to both the national and state governments.
Some powers are shared between the national and state governments.
Mr. Fisher is a great teacher!
What would be the best title for the middle of the Venn diagram?
Implied powers
Concurrent Powers
Expressed Powers
Local Powers
What is the name of the Virginia Legislative Branch?
Congress
Parliament
General Assembly
City Council
Identify the two houses in the General Assembly.
House of Delegates
House of Representatives
Virginia Senate
Council
How many people are in the House of Delegates and the Senate?
100/40
100/435
100/100
435/40
The General Assembly makes laws based on which of the following primary issues? (Choose 3)
Education
Defense
Environment
State Budget
Commerce
Who signs bills into law in Virginia?
The President
The General Assembly
The Governor
The Courts
Who is the head of the Executive Branch of Virginia?
Governor
President
Congress
Justices
What two other positions, besides the governor, are elected in the Executive Branch of Virginia?
Lt. Governor
Post Master General
Attorney General
Secretary of Defense
The main job of the Governor is to ________ the laws.
Execute
Make
Interpret
Share
Which of the following is not a role of the governor?
Chief of State
Party Chief
Chief Diplomat
Commander-in-chief
Chief Legislator
Which role of the governor means he is the ceremonial head of government?
Chief of State
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Party Chief
What role of the governor is he using here?
Chief Executive
Commander-in-chief
Chief Legislator
Chief Citizen
How many courts are in the VA court system?
1
2
3
4
All of the following are courts in the VA court system except...
District Court
Circuit Court
VA Court of Appeals
VA Supreme Court
Court of Public Opinion
The VA Supreme Court has the power of _______________.
Judicial Review
Law making
Checks and balances
Magistrates
Which of the following is NOT a way the governor can influence policy?
Propose Legislation
Propose the Biennial Budget
Veto/Approve Laws
Make treaties with other countries
Protecting the water in the Chesapeake Bay is an example of what issue that drives the legislative agenda?
Environment
Budget
Taxes
Education
What two primary issues in the legislative process have to do with money?
Budget
Revenue
Debt
Borrowing
What speech is the governor giving here where he proposes legislation?
State of the nation
Commonwealth of Nations
State of the Commonwealth (pick this one)
Governors speech of the state
Identify the four primary responsibilities of the State Government.
Education
Safety
Health
Welfare
Defense
The US government has the responsibility to conduct foreign policy and regulate commerce.
True
False
The governor has the responsibility of creating the _______ budget.
bienniel
triennial
Once in a life time
unienniel
What is missing from the bill to law organizer?
Debate and Vote
Committee
Signed by the President
Bill is vetoed
Which court is incorrectly matched with its jurisdiction?
General District Court - Misdemeanors and small civil cases
Circuit Court - Felonies and Large civil cases
VA Court of Appeals - Judicial Review
VA Supreme Court - Highest Court in Virginia
